Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.22
Gainesville Country Day School
2304 SW 75th St, Gainesville, FL 32607
- License:
- C08AL0232
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 75
- License expiration:
- March 9, 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
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Gainesville Country Day School from February 6, 2023 through June 18, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 27, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of February 26, 2026.
Two later inspections, from February 13, 2026 through June 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
5 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32607
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 22%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.55
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 11, 2025January 27, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 1, 2023January 27, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- A daily inspection has not been documented since December 2025. A staff member conducted and documented one during this inspection. Technical support was provided. 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 months.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Report comments
- The last documented monthly physical environment inspection was 8/19/25. The director completed one today and documented it on the log. Technical support was provided. B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swing set on the north side] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- Technical support was provided regarding resilient material in all fall zones. Director stated that she will monitor the mulch when the daily and monthly inspections are completed to ensure more mulch is added or raked in the fall zones when needed. D. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- The three staff listed on the Supplemental Sheet began working over 90 days ago and still has not started the 40 hour Introductory Training. Director stated that she will track when staff have worked 30 days and require them to submit documentation of starting this training. Technical support was provided. 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete 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 be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Correction / follow-up note
- The three staff listed on the Supplemental Sheet began working over 30 days ago and still has not completed the Safe Sleep Training. Director stated that she will track when staff have worked 30 days and require them to submit documentation of completion of this training prior to 30 days. Technical support was provided. 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Inspector notes
- The new staff listed on the Supplemental Sheet did not have an Employment History Verification (for the last five years). Director stated that she will verify (and document) the last five years of employment for all new staff. Technical support was provided. D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at le ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [all fall zones] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing specialist observed in need ground cover under all fall zones. **Technical Assistance** D. 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 July 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[December and Janurary was not documented]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed no fire drill was documented for December and January. Fire drill was conducted at time of inspection. **Technical Assistance** C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The f ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The online CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment and is invalid for the individual. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, E
- Report comments
- All staff members conducted the CPR online with no on-site skills assessment. **Technical Assistance** E. CPR courses must include on-site, instructor- based skill assessments by a certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment must be maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by November 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the supplemental have not completed the required in-service training. **Technical Assistance** 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock- hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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
Can you walk me through your current process for verifying the employment history of new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a January 2026 inspection indicate that employment history documentation was missing for some new staff, and this question helps ensure that current hiring practices meet all required standards.
- Context
- The facility was required to address this documentation gap by February 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the schedule for routine maintenance and safety checks on your outdoor playground equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show repeated findings regarding the maintenance of outdoor equipment and fall zones over the past year, so this question helps clarify how the center now tracks these important safety tasks.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure all new staff members complete their required introductory training and safe sleep certifications on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from multiple dates show instances where training documentation for staff was incomplete, and this question helps parents understand how the center currently monitors training deadlines.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your daily routine for inspecting indoor and outdoor play areas to ensure they are ready for the children each morning?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from January 2026 noted that daily safety logs were not being consistently maintained, and this question helps confirm that these daily health and safety checks are now a standard part of the center's routine.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the January 2026 inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents about the center's daily activities and any updates to safety or facility policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps families feel confident in the center's daily operations and ensures that parents are well-informed about how the facility maintains a safe and organized environment for children.