Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.09
- Local median
- 0.1
Episcopal Children's Services, Inc Highlands Head Start
1132 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
- License:
- C08AL0100
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, Head Start, VPK, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 4:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 137
- License expiration:
- April 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
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 inspectionMarch 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Episcopal Children's Services, Inc Highlands Head Start from March 22, 2023 through March 12, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 2, 2024 and involved supervision.
Five later inspections, from October 25, 2024 through March 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in 32601
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 10%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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.
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
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a 4 year old child was left on the playground.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A
- Inspector notes
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that a 4-year-old child was left on the playground for several minutes. A staff member did a playground visual sweep, found the child and returned her class. The incident was documented, and parents were called. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A A. Childcare personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
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 the current procedures for ensuring children are accounted for during transitions between the playground and the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2024 noted a finding regarding the supervision of a child on the playground. This question helps parents understand the steps taken to ensure all children are supervised and accounted for during outdoor activities.
- Context
- The finding noted in the October 2024 report was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What training or daily practices do you use to help staff stay alert and attentive to all children in their care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about staff training and daily routines provides insight into how the center prioritizes consistent supervision throughout the day.
General question
How do you communicate with families if there is an unexpected change in a child's routine or an incident during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication protocols help parents feel confident about how the center handles information sharing and maintains transparency.
General question
What is your process for conducting headcounts when moving groups of children between different areas of the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the specific methods used for tracking children during transitions helps parents evaluate the center's approach to maintaining group safety.
General question
How does your team ensure that new staff members are fully integrated into your supervision and safety protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about the onboarding process for new employees helps parents understand how the center maintains consistent standards of care as the team changes.