Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.17
- Local median
- 0.09
Persimmon At Millhopper
2211 NW 40th Ter, Gainesville, FL 32605
- License:
- C08AL0125
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 134
- License expiration:
- August 7, 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 inspectionMarch 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 1, 2025
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Persimmon At Millhopper from July 23, 2024 through March 24, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 24, 2026 and involved staff training.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 5 local median in 32605
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.06
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.
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
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that one staff member listed on the supplemental has not begun the required childcare training course since starting in September 2025. 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel must begin training within 90 days of employment and successfully complete the Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframe begins at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care fac ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
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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
How does the center track and ensure that all new staff members complete their required training within the state-mandated timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2026 show that the facility lacked documentation for a staff member's required introductory training. This question helps clarify the current process for monitoring staff training compliance.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for onboarding new teachers to ensure they are fully prepared to work in the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center supports and trains new staff helps parents feel confident about the quality of care and supervision provided to their children.
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily activities and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication between staff and families is essential for maintaining transparency and ensuring parents are well-informed about their child's daily experience.
General question
Could you walk me through how you maintain teacher-to-child ratios throughout the day, especially during transitions or outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Maintaining appropriate supervision levels is a foundational part of a well-run childcare program. This helps parents understand how the center manages group sizes and child safety during busy times.
General question
What steps does the leadership team take to monitor classroom environments and ensure that all center policies are being followed consistently?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular oversight by management is important for keeping operations running smoothly and ensuring that staff have the guidance they need to succeed.