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Hagios Early Learning Center

1704 NE 9th St, Gainesville, FL 32609

License:
C08AL0091
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:15AM to 5:45PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
52
License expiration:
December 9, 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 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 26, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for Hagios Early Learning Center from March 8, 2023 through February 26, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on March 27, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of April 28, 2025.

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

Four later inspections, from April 18, 2025 through February 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32609

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.33
Local median
0.09

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
8%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
17%
Local median
8%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
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.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

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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 Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed the vents in each classroom needs to be cleaned. The grates located on the bottom of the wall also needs to be cleaned due to rust. Technical Assistance: 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 months.
Correction status
Due by April 28, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed the changing station in the 2-year-old classroom used a kitchen floor mat to change diapers. The changing station was also dirty under the mat. Technical Assistance: 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 months.
Correction status
Due by April 28, 2025
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [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 ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concr] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing Specialist observed that the playground area needs mulch around the fall zones. Technical Assistance: 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 ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area.
Correction status
Due by April 28, 2025
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
View official report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Staff member Z.S. who was hired on 07/29/2024 had a N/A under childcare eligible. Background Screening 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. A. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offende ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 28, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-02

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 verifying that all staff members have completed their required background screenings before they begin working with children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an October 2024 inspection indicate that documentation for a staff member's background screening was missing at that time.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage the maintenance of your outdoor play areas to ensure that ground cover remains at the appropriate depth for safety?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2025 noted that the protective ground cover on the playground needed maintenance.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps do you take to ensure that all diaper changing surfaces are kept clean and meet the necessary standards for sanitation?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from March 2025 identified a concern regarding the type of surface used for diaper changing.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you handle routine cleaning and maintenance for facility features like air vents and wall grates to keep the environment in good repair?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official report from March 2025 noted that certain areas of the facility required additional cleaning.
Related violations
General question

What is your approach to daily facility inspections, and how do you document that these checks are completed consistently?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Regular facility checks help ensure that the environment remains clean and well-maintained for all children throughout the day.