Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.47
- Local median
- 0.33
Round Lake Academy LLC
3800 Crill Ave, Palatka, FL 32177
- License:
- C07PU0067
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 215
- License expiration:
- June 25, 2027
Typical cost: $802 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$802/mo
Median daily rate: $37.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Putnam County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Round Lake Academy LLC from January 25, 2023 through June 4, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 20, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of June 5, 2026.
Two later inspections, from May 29, 2026 through June 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32177
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.53
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The outside gates need to be adjusted for more secure closure in playground space. A missing slate on gate to VPK area needs to be replaced. Cement walkway in front of VPK and other classrooms needs to be pressure washed. 3 Physical Environment page 20 Children are much more susceptible to the adverse effects of environmental factors, materials and toxicants. It is imperative that the childcare environment is conducive to the healthy development of children. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- One staff member who started industry on 9/22/25 failed to completed required School Readiness training with in 90 days. Start date in industry 9/22/25 at this location. DCF 45-hour training started 9/6/25. The staff member cannot return to working with children until School Readiness training completed. 3 Training Requirements School Readiness Handbook page 7 Training requirements of this section do not apply to child care personnel who do not work directly with children, such as cooks, bookkeepers, and janitors who are considered other personnel. Training is required for other personnel if they at any time fill in for classroom child care personnel and are in direct care of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A biting incident on a 2 year old child occurred on 5/9/23. No incident report was completed and documented as required. Technical assistance was rendered 6/23/23 and 6/28/23 as Director understands the importance of incident reporting even if it is the next day. Child is no longer enrolled or in attendance at facility. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification page 55 A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Report comments
- There was an infant sleeping in a crib while swaddled. The swaddle was removed while counselor was present. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 26: A. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
- Report comments
- The refrigerator in the four-year-old room did not have a thermometer. One was placed in the refrigerator while counselor was present. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 31: Refrigerators/freezers: 1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- There were two bottles in an infant room that were not labeled with child's first and last name. Bottles were labeled while counselor was present. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 35: Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [all playground equipment.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- All areas of the playground need mulch to be replenished in order to meet fall zone requirements. Director stated that the mulch is due to be completed on Memorial Day Weekend. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 38 and 39: D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you describe the current process for ensuring playground equipment and facility areas are kept in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2026 mention that certain facility areas and playground gates needed repairs. Asking about the current maintenance routine helps parents understand how the center keeps the environment in good condition.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on June 4, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What are the center's current policies regarding safe sleep practices for infants?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 show a finding related to infant sleep safety. Asking about current practices helps parents feel confident in the center's commitment to following safe sleep guidelines.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage staff training requirements to ensure everyone is fully prepared before working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted a finding regarding the completion of required training for a staff member. This question allows the director to explain the current tracking system for staff certifications and training timelines.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on June 4, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle documentation and communication with parents if an accident or incident occurs during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 report indicate a finding regarding the documentation of an incident. This question helps parents understand the center's current protocols for reporting and record-keeping.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to ensuring that all food and supplies brought from home are properly labeled and stored?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from 2023 noted a finding regarding the labeling of bottles. Asking about current procedures helps parents understand how the staff ensures items are correctly identified and managed.
Related violations