Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.53
- Local median
- 0.33
Little Sprouts Learning Center, LLC
200 S 7th St, Palatka, FL 32177
- License:
- C07PU0077
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 124
- License expiration:
- December 26, 2026
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 inspectionApril 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Little Sprouts Learning Center, LLC from April 19, 2023 through April 17, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 2, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of April 17, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
5 in last 12 months
3 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
- 20%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 26, 2025November 18, 2025April 2, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 26, 2025November 18, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel who completed ELFL health and safety modules did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.2.a. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- 2 staff members did not complete required School Readiness training within 90 days of employment. Both staff have completed DCF 45 hours but failed to complete DEL School Readiness Training. Start dates for this staff are 7/18/25 and 8/18/25 3 Training Requirements School Readiness Handbook pages 7,8, 9 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 children. 3.1 Preservice Child care personnel must succes ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-17
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- One staff member did not complete testing for DCF 45-hour training. She completed all coursework in 2024 but never took required testing. 4.2 Training Requirements page 40 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There were 5 former staff members that information for their departure from facility was not recorded timely. All resignations were in effect in May and June of 2025. 1 new staff member who started working at facility on 10/9/25 was not added within 5 business days as required. All information was updated 11/18/25 during renewal inspection. Provider stated that she has had issues and errors messages in Clearinghouse. Specialist gave provider Clearinghouse workbook which has a phone number for Clearinghouse and advised her to call when issues arise. 5 Background Screening page 51 and 52 5.1 Initial Screening K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a 2.5 year old child was left unsupervised in atrium playground. This was self reported by Director ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- On 7/7/25, the Director self-reported that a child had been left outside in atrium playground for 18 minutes. Parent was notified and a staff who was responsible for child was terminated from her position at facility. 2.4 Supervision page 12 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements B. Childcare personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without childcare personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- 2 staff members whose industry start dates are 7/22/24 and 9/20/24 did not sign up for required DCF training within 90 days as indicated. 4.2 Training Requirements pages 40-41 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Proovider had failed to update clearinghouse roster within 5 days for adding and ending staff employment. 5 Background Screening page 50-51 5.1 Initial Screening A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 5 days of when the individual has rec ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 3 children files had expired immunizations. 7.1 Immunization Records page 59 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immuniz ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Personnel Records for working staff were not on site as required. 7.4 Personnel Records page 61 Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all childcare personnel. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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
What steps have been taken to strengthen supervision practices for children in outdoor play areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that supervision in outdoor areas has been a topic of concern in past reports. This question allows the director to explain the current protocols in place to ensure children are always actively monitored while outside.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the employee roster in the state Clearinghouse to ensure it stays up to date when staff join or leave the team?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted difficulties in maintaining a current employee roster in the state's background screening system. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff records are accurate and compliant with state requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the current process for ensuring all staff members complete their required health and safety training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that some staff members had not completed required health and safety training by the expected deadline. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks and manages these training requirements for all personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to ensuring that new staff members complete their required introductory training within the first 90 days of employment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records indicate that training completion timelines have been a recurring topic during past inspections. This question provides an opportunity to learn how the center tracks training milestones for new hires to ensure they are fully prepared.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and aware of who is caring for them. Understanding how the center shares this information supports a transparent and collaborative relationship between families and staff.