Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.79
- Local median
- 0.1
Morning Meadow Preschool Inc
813 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- License:
- C08AL0001
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- July 1, 2027
Typical cost: $1,192 - $1,413 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,192 - $1,413/mo
Median daily rate: $55.00 - $65.20
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Alachua 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 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Morning Meadow Preschool Inc from February 27, 2023 through June 17, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 11, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 18, 2026.
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
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 32601
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 10%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.17
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
May 20, 2025June 11, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 24, 2024June 11, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed expired food in the refrigerator at time of inspection. Food was thrown away at time of inspection. **Technical Assistance** B. Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer. D. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the supplemental was hired on 08/11/2025 and began her training on 02/27/2026. **Technical Assistance** 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the supplemental was hired on 08/29/2024 and have not completed the Early Literacy requirement. **Technical Assistance** 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry.
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- Report comments
- Children listed on the supplemental had expired immunization record at time of inspection. **Technical Assistance** A. Immunizations received out-of-state are acceptable; however, immunizations must be documented on the Florida Certification of Immunization form and must be signed by a physician practicing in the State of Florida.
- Correction status
- Due by June 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2
- Report comments
- Children listed on the supplemental had expired health examination record at time of inspection. **Technical Assistance** B. The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by June 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3
- Report comments
- Children listed on the supplemental did not have enrollment form in the file. **Technical Assistance** A. Enrollment information shall be kept on file, current and available for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by June 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
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
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the supplemental background screening will not eligible since 06/24/2025. Staff contacted background screening help desk at time of inspection to determine what was needed to become eligible for child care. **Technical Assistance** 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.
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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
- Report comments
- Facilitys clearinghouse employee roster was not available for review at time of inspection. Employee roster was search at time of inspection and was determined roster needs to be maintained to show the current staff list. **Technical Assistance** K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
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
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
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplemental had expired DH 680 Florida Immunizations on file. 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 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- Director credentials expired on 08/24/2024. 4.7.2 Director Credential Renewal A. To maintain an active Director Credential at either level, candidates must complete the renewal section of the CF-FSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. B. A Director Credential renewal, as documented on the Departments training transcript is active for five years from the date of issuance. The completed renewal application, including all required documentation, may be submitted to the Department for review and issuance of a Florida Child Care and Edu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed a physical environment check form that had not been maintained and/or was missing. The director resolved this issue at the time of inspection by doing a safety check today and documenting it a blank form until she finds the original. *Technical Assistance Provided* 3.12 Outdoor Equipment B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspectio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-05
No recorded violations in this report
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 explain the process you use to keep your staff rosters and background screening documentation up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in June 2026 indicate that the facility did not have a current employee roster available in the Clearinghouse and was missing documentation for some personnel. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff members are properly vetted and documented.
- Context
- The facility was given a due date of 6/18/2026 to address these documentation items.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track the expiration dates for children's health and immunization records?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show a recurring pattern of expired health and immunization documentation for children in care, noted in reports from 2025 and 2026. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for ensuring these important health files remain current for all enrolled children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure all staff members complete their required training and professional development on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections show findings related to staff training requirements, including introductory training and early literacy courses. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors staff training progress and maintains compliance with professional development standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the food in your kitchen to ensure that all items are fresh and within their expiration dates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that some expired food was found in the refrigerator. This question gives the provider an opportunity to describe their routine for checking food storage and maintaining kitchen safety.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining complete and organized files for every child enrolled at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Keeping accurate enrollment and health records is a fundamental part of daily operations. This question helps parents understand the administrative standards the center uses to keep essential information organized and accessible.