Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.45
- Local median
- 0.17
Haley's Place Preschool & Dayschool
3450 County Road 210 W, Saint Johns, FL 32259
- License:
- C07SJ6789
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 37
- License expiration:
- May 28, 2027
Typical cost: $1,430 - $1,452 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,430 - $1,452/mo
Median daily rate: $66.00 - $67.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning St. Johns 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 inspectionMay 21, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 21, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Haley's Place Preschool & Dayschool from May 16, 2024 through May 21, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 13, 2026 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic 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
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 4
5 in last 12 months
11 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 9 local median in 32259
Compared to 33 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.33
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 14, 2025September 8, 2025May 13, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 8, 2025May 13, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 17, 2024May 13, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 14, 2025May 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the rugs in the two- and three-year-old classrooms to be dirty and in need of cleaning. The three-year-old classroom had three ceiling lights that were covered in dust and needed to be cleaned. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 20 that: 3 Physical Environment Children are much more susceptible to the adverse effects of environmental factors, materials and toxicants. It is imperative that the child care 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection of the two- and three-year-old classrooms, the Licensing Specialist observed several sippy cups in each room that were not labeled with the childrens first and last names. The Director labeled the cups that were missing the names during the inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 35 that: B. 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 [large climbing structure] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the playground inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the mulch used to meet the fall zone requirements under the large climbing structure, had washed away and was not 6 inches in depth in certain areas. Extra mulch was observed on the playground that could be used to replenish the area. The facility will either need to move the mulch around from other areas or replace the mulch to bring this standard back into compliance. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 38-39 that: 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 gr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently 11 employees. All 11 employee records were reviewed. One employee, BS, has been at the facility for over 30 days and has not completed the Fire Extinguisher training course. The Chil Care Facility Handbook states on page 42 that: 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A medication, [an epi pen], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed an epi pen in a plastic bag with no box or medication label to identify who the medication was for. The teacher reported it was for enrolled child, LW. The epi pen was removed from the classroom and given to the Director to return to the family during the inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 56 that: C. Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-04
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Additional documentation describing the symptoms that would require the prescription and/or non-prescription medication used on an as needed basis to be administered was not on file. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and 2.5.3, C & D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a medication/epi pen that was kept onsite for a child with no medication/emergency plan documentation. The teacher was aware why the child needed the medication and reported that she has never had to use it. The Director was unable to locate the parent permission and emergency plan for the use of the medication on the child. The facility will need to complete a medication permission and emergency plan for this child.The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 56-57 that: 6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following r ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-22
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One employee, AB, did not have a signed statement about previous work in childcare. The Director had the employee sign the form during the inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 61 states that: 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One employee, BS, did not have a completed 5131/Background Screening and Personnel File Requirement form. The Director completed the form during the inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 62 that: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personne ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently 9 employees. All 9 employee records were reviewed. One employee, AH, was hired at the preschool on 8/11/2025 and did not sign a Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirement form until 8/19/2025. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 61-62 that: 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 child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently 9 employees. All 9 employee records were reviewed. One employee, HT, did not have a cleared background screening for childcare. A background screening had been performed but it did not include results for DCF childcare eligibility. The Director resubmitted the screening information today and understands that the employee will not be allowed to be at the facility until a cleared background screening is received. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 62 that: C. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently 9 employees. All 9 employee records were reviewed. Two newly hired employees, HT and AH, did not have documented 5-year employment history/reference checks in their records. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 51 that: D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least thre ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- There are 9 employees. All 9 employee records were reviewed. Two employees, RP and JB, have been at the facility for over 30 days and have not completed the Fire Extinguisher training. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 42 that: 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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
- There are currently 9 employees. All 9 employee records were reviewed. One employee, RP, has not completed the updated SR pre service training requirements within 90 days of employment at the facility. The School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook explains the requirements on pages 9-11.
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-17
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently 9 employees. All 9 employee records were reviewed. Three employees had expired Abuse/Neglect forms and two newly hired employees, did not have the form in their records. All 5 employees signed the form during the inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 61-62 that: 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 child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
- There are currently 40 children enrolled. All 40 children's records were reviewed. One child, ZP, had a record of immunizations but not on the correct DH Form 680. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 59-60 states that: 7.1 Immunization Records 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 65C 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There are currently 40 children enrolled. All 40 children's records were reviewed. One child, NK, has been at the facility for over 30 days and the shot record on file is expired. The Child Facility Handbook states on pages 59-60 that: 7.1 Immunization Records 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 65C 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 all staff background screening documents are complete and on-site?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an official inspection report identified missing background screening documentation for staff. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these records for all personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure the facility environment remains clean and well-maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that certain areas of the facility were in need of cleaning. This question allows the director to explain the center's routine cleaning schedule and maintenance practices.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track medication documentation to ensure all required plans are on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that an inspection found missing documentation for medication kept on-site. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for handling and documenting medical needs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's approach to ensuring all staff receive required safety training, such as fire extinguisher operation, within the designated timeframe?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that documentation for required staff training has been missing during multiple visits. Asking about the current training tracking system provides insight into how the center ensures all staff are prepared.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all children's health and immunization records are kept current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from previous inspections show that immunization and health documentation were not always up to date. This question helps parents understand the center's process for maintaining accurate health records for all enrolled children.
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