Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.17
- Local median
- 0.36
Little Rainbow's Learning Center
255 SE 6th Ave, Lake Butler, FL 32054
- License:
- C08UN0004
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 435
- License expiration:
- August 2, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Union County.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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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 12 available inspections for Little Rainbow's Learning Center from March 29, 2023 through March 12, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 26, 2023 and involved supervision.
Eight later inspections, from November 21, 2023 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
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 10 local median in Florida
Compared to 9,543 Florida facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 24%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.91
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
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Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child was left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location away from the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The child was left on the bus without assigned staff members and was not discovered on the bus until the contracted driver noticed him asleep in a seat during his physical and visual sweep of the bus once he got back to the bus depot. This was resolved when the bus driver brought the child back to the facility. Technical assistance: Please ensure that physical inspections and visual sweeps are completed on all vehicles, whether its a facilitys vehicle or contracted transportation. 2.4. Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-10
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival at the destination, the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, and second adult failed to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no child was left in the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F and G
- Report comments
- The staff members stated that they did a face to name recognition roll call to make sure every child was present, however, they never did a physical inspection or visual sweep of the vehicle after the children exited the vehicle. This resulted in a child being left on the vehicle. This was resolved when the child was brought back to the facility by the contracted driver. Technical assistance: Please ensure that physical inspections and visual sweeps are completed on all vehicles, whether its a facilitys vehicle or contracted transportation. 2.5.2 Transportation Log F. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: 1. Mark each child off the log as ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-06
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
Can you walk me through the specific steps staff take to ensure children are accounted for during transportation and arrival?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2023 noted a concern regarding supervision and vehicle checks. Asking about current procedures helps parents understand how the center ensures children are safely transitioned from vehicles into the facility.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the 2023 inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What training do drivers and staff receive regarding vehicle safety and visual sweeps?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 identified a need for improved physical inspections and visual sweeps of vehicles. This question allows the provider to explain the current training and oversight protocols in place for transportation.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the 2023 inspection.
Related violations
General question
How does the center communicate with parents about daily routines and any changes to the standard pickup or drop-off process?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between families and staff is essential for maintaining consistent care. Understanding how the center shares information helps parents feel confident in the daily flow of operations.
General question
What is your process for verifying that all children are present when moving between different areas of the facility or during transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent transition procedures are a key part of maintaining a secure environment for children. Learning about these routines helps parents understand how the center manages group movement throughout the day.
General question
How do you ensure that new staff members are fully integrated into your safety and supervision protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staff training and onboarding are vital for maintaining high standards of care. This question helps parents understand how the center supports its team in following established safety practices.