Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.71
- Local median
- 0.5
Ginger Snaps
1945 Lifetime Ln, Sneads, FL 32460
- License:
- C14JA0005
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 14
- License expiration:
- June 12, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Jackson 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 inspectionMay 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Ginger Snaps from February 9, 2023 through May 28, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 11, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of June 30, 2026.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in Jackson County
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 30%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.88
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 4, 2024May 11, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 (Section 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- 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. Director has 8 hours of in service for fiscal year 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. Director Credential expired on 2/26/2026. Facility has been placed on a provisional license.
- Correction status
- Due by August 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Infant observed in classroom with television on. Staff turned off television. Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Mats were stacked with the linens still on them. Staff removed sheets from mats to launder before next use. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
No recorded violations in this report
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 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete the DCF 40 hours within 15 months of industry start. Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Sa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [the television in the front classroom is not mounted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff moved television to storage. Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, and in good repair. Provider should monitor the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommendations for use of equipment. Walls, ceilings, floors, furnishings, equipment, toys, and other surfaces should be suitable to the location and the users. They should be maintained in good repair, free from visible soil and clean. Equipment and furnishings must be arranged to allow direct supervision of children by child care personnel from all areas within a room/play area. Bookshelves, televisions, and other heavy furnishings must be stable and secured as to not pose a th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [not all children that were enrolled during August and September had a current form on file]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 10/11/23-Director texted picture of signed brochures before inspection was uploaded.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [all children enrolled during the month of September did not have a from on file]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Report comments
- 10/11/23-Director texted picture of signed brochures before inspection was uploaded.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- First aid kit monitored. One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-01
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 tell me about the steps you take to ensure all classroom equipment is securely mounted and stable for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection noted that a television in a classroom was not properly mounted. Asking about this helps parents understand the current process for maintaining a secure environment.
- Context
- This was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track staff training requirements to ensure everyone is up to date on their certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that staff training and credentialing topics have appeared in multiple reports over the last few years. This question helps parents understand the current administrative process for keeping staff qualifications current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring that all bedding and linens are stored and sanitized according to health guidelines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 indicated that linens were not being stored in a sanitary manner. This question allows parents to learn about the facility's daily cleaning and storage routines.
- Context
- This was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the use of electronic media in the classrooms to ensure it aligns with the age-appropriate guidelines for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection noted an instance where electronic media was used with children under two years of age. This question helps parents understand how the center currently monitors media use for different age groups.
- Context
- This was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping parent communication and enrollment documentation organized and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted that some required parent information forms were missing from records. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center currently manages important enrollment paperwork.
- Context
- This was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations