Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.54
- Local median
- 0.09
Gainesville Circus Center
1925 NW 2nd St Ste B, Gainesville, FL 32609
- License:
- C08AL0089
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Drop In, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Tue: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Wed: 1:00PM to 6:00PM; Thu: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Fri: 2:00PM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- October 26, 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 inspectionJune 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Gainesville Circus Center from February 2, 2023 through June 4, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 5, 2025 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of February 28, 2025.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Five later inspections, from February 10, 2025 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
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32609
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 8%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 15, 2024February 5, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have current vaccination records for the pet observed. Vaccinations are available for this type of animal. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, C
- Inspector notes
- Expired 11/15/24 Dog: Benny Animals must be properly vaccinated (if a vaccination is available for the specific animal), free from disease, and clean. Animals that are poisonous, venomous, aggressive, or pose a potential threat of harm to children in care are prohibited. Parents/guardians must be informed in writing of all animals on the premises. Notice may be provided by a conspicuously posted notice or bulletin, policy handbook, parent flier, or a statement included on the enrollment form. Current vaccinations records must be available for review by the licensing authority. No animal may freely roam the indoor/outdoor premises. Animals are prohibited in areas where food is ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Official code
- 12-11
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Report comments
- Provided technical support for the daily inspection logs.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain emergency preparedness drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the emergency preparedness drill. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B
- Report comments
- There were no Emergency preparedness drills to review at the time of licensing inspection. To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector, and they must perform monthly drills/exercises to practice fire, inclement weather and lockdown procedures. Frequent practice of emergency procedures will facilitate a calm and competent reaction in response to an actual emergency, should it occur. Section 3.8.5, B
- Correction status
- Due by February 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-17
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 of the permanent/stationary playground equipment. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.11, D
- Report comments
- Provided technical assistance was given for the physical environment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 26 - Indoor Equipment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.11
- Official code
- 26-10
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4
- Report comments
- Transportation training is needed for the driver and second visual sweeper. All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Child care personnel working at a facility currently providing transportation must complete training by April 1, 2020. Documentation of training must be maintained on the training transcript in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Disposable, non-porous gloves, Cotton balls or applicators, Pre-moistened wipes, A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures]. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C
- Report comments
- First aid kit was missing the following items for both indoor space and on the transportation bus: Gloves, q-tips or cotton balls, soap, hand sanitizer, wipes, and a first aid guide. At least one first aid kit must be maintained on the premises at all times. The kit(s) must be accessible to the child care personnel at all times and kept out of the reach of children. If the first aid kit is stored in the food preparation area, it must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or first aid supplies. 6.2, C.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - First Aid Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2
- Official code
- 32-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility vehicle alarm system was not working. 2.5 Transportation Child care providers must comply with minimum health and safety standards to ensure the well-being of children in their care being transported. For the purposes of this section, transportation pertains to travel by foot or in a vehicle that is owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles used to provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Prior to transporting children, the facility must be approved by the Department to offer transportation services. Transportation services will be approved if the conditions set forth in parts 2.5.1, 2.5.4., 2. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Official code
- 07-05
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
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 walk me through your current process for ensuring all pets on the premises have up-to-date vaccination records?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2025 inspection show that the facility did not have current vaccination records for a pet observed on-site.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members who assist with transportation are fully trained on current safety practices?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that transportation-related topics, including staff training and vehicle safety, were noted in multiple reports between 2024 and 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for checking that first aid kits are fully stocked and accessible both in the building and on the transportation vehicle?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2025 noted that the facility's first aid kits were missing several required supplies.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the documentation for your monthly emergency preparedness drills to ensure they are always up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from February 2025 indicate that the facility did not maintain the required 12 months of emergency preparedness drill records at that time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for conducting and logging daily safety inspections of the indoor and outdoor play areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from February 2025 show that daily safety logs for play areas were not being maintained as required.
Related violations