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The Oak Tree Christian Academy (North)

1414 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609

License:
C08AL0021
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, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
188
License expiration:
November 21, 2026
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

Questions worth asking

The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionFebruary 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 12, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for The Oak Tree Christian Academy (North) from February 20, 2023 through February 12, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on February 19, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of March 10, 2025.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Four later inspections, from March 10, 2025 through February 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
12

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32609

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.86
Local median
0.09

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
7%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
8%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.35

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Staff listed on the supplemental sheet do not have a CPR/FA on file at the time of licensing inspection. Technical Assistance: One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing review. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A
Correction status
Due by March 10, 2025
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
Official code
36-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Documentation of first aid training was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Staff listed on the supplemental did not have CPR/FA on file at the time of licensing inspection. Technical Assistance: One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing review. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A
Correction status
Due by March 10, 2025
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
Official code
37-07
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Children listed on the supplemental have expired records on file (Immunization record or Health Examination record). Licensing Specialist reviewed 56 children's files. Technical Assistance: The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 5219. CF- FSP Form 5219 may be obtained from the licensing authority or on the Departments ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 10, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During a routine inspection two of bathroom exhaust vans were full of dust and need to be cleaned. • CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A • Technical assistance: • 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 be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 19, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-01
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 3 new staff had to be printed from the main office and sent to the facility. The files of three new staff were sent via email to the at today's inspection. • CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 • 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. B. Documentation of position and date of employment.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
A completed CF-FSP Form 5131, were missing for employees listed on the supplemental page A 5131 form was completed for both staff at today's inspection • CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A • Technical assistance: 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: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-01
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
Report comments
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all childcare personnel in the Clearinghouse. • CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K • Technical assistance: K. The employer/owner/operator must add childcare 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 July 22, 2024
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-09
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Three-bathroom exhaust fans were filled with dust and were in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
Correction status
Due by November 10, 2023
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [The staff had began 45 hour training.]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
Report comments
The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that the staff had begun 45-hour training. During today's inspection staff printed their training transcript CCF Handbook, Section 4.5
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
Report comments
The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [ 2023 ] . CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
Correction status
Due by November 10, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-10
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 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
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 Two staff completed Child abuse and neglect at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
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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
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. FSC was notified there is no credentialed director on sight as of 2/6/2023. Technical assistance: 4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CF-FSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Ed ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 6, 2023
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
Official code
34-04

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

How does the center ensure that all staff background screening rosters are kept current and accurate?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2024 inspection indicate the facility did not maintain a current employee roster in the required clearinghouse system.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the process for ensuring that all required personnel background screening forms are complete and on-site for every employee?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2024 noted that specific background screening documentation was missing for some employees at the time of the visit.
Context
The records were completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you explain how the center tracks and maintains current CPR and first aid certifications for all staff members?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that staff training documentation, including CPR and first aid certifications, has been a repeated topic of discussion in multiple reports.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the facility take to ensure that regular cleaning and maintenance of shared spaces, such as exhaust fans, are consistently performed?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that facility cleanliness, specifically regarding dust in exhaust fans, was noted in inspections across different years.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage the organization of child enrollment files to ensure all required health and immunization records are up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that recordkeeping for enrollment and personnel files has been identified as an area for improvement in several reports.
Related violations