Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.12
- Local median
- 0.5
Grace Academy Early Learning Center 2, LLC
947 10th Ave, Graceville, FL 32440
- License:
- C14JA0006
- 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: 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 64
- License expiration:
- June 29, 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
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 inspectionMay 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Grace Academy Early Learning Center 2, LLC from February 10, 2023 through May 28, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 15, 2026 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 4
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in Jackson County
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 30%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- 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 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 28, 2023February 28, 2024June 25, 2024June 17, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 28, 2024May 15, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 28, 2023May 15, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 25, 2024May 15, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Monitored all child files. Six child files did not have a current immunization record.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Monitored all child files. Seven child files did not have a current student health examination form.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Monitored all child files. Eleven child files did not have an enrollment date on the enrollment form. Provider corrected this during the inspection by writing the enrollment dates on the child enrollment forms. Provider states 55 children currently enrolled.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Monitored all 9 personnel files. The personnel record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually for 2 employees. Provider corrected by having the employees sign the form during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers for 3 personnel. Provider corrected this by having the personnel sign the form during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
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: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [10] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ratio upon arrival 1:15- school age 1:7- 3 and up 1:10- 1 and up 1:6- 1's, 2's, 3's 1 additional staff present Staff moved the one year old back into the 1's, 2's, 3's room Corrected ratio: 1:15- school age 1:7- 3 and up 1:10- 2 and up 1:6- 1 and up 1 additional staff present
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
- Licensing counselor observed a one year old child in the 2's/3's classroom watching television. The one year old child was moved back to the 1's class where there is no screen time. 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: 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete the DCF 40 hours within 15 months of industry start. Mandated Introductory Training 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 Rul ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete literacy within 12 months of industry start. Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the Supplemental did not complete pre-service prior to unsupervised contact with children.
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 13.4, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Facility needed 3 child care personnel on site with CPR. There were only 2 child care personnel with CPR on site. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: 0-25 staff need 3 A Director, on site when children are present, with pediatric CPR certification and first aid training may qualify as one of the child care personnel for purposes of meet ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 13.4, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Facility needed 3 child care personnel on site with First Aid. There were only 2 child care personnel with First Aid on site. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of childcare personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on siteat the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to countto meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnelassigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: 0-25 staff need 3 A Director, on site when children are present, with pediatric CPRcertification and first aid training may qualify as one of the child care personnelfor purposes o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the Supplemental did not have a current Child Abuse Neglect form on file. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the Supplemental did not initiate 40 hours within 90 days. 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 begin training timeframes begin 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 facility. This may be accomplished by ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff listed on the Supplemental did not have an employment history that went back 5 years. 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 least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with readyto- eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area. Staff observed portioning food without proper head covering. Staff put on a hair net.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
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
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the Supplemental did not begin the training within 90 days of industry start. 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 begin training timeframes begin 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 facility. This may ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- During nap time, lighting was insufficient to visually observe and supervise children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Corrected during the inspection. Teacher opened lighted bathroom door and pulled back curtain on one window to let light in. Room with 2's, 3's and 4's.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Corrected during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
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 explain the current process for ensuring all staff background screening documents are complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection show that some personnel files were missing required attestation forms, which were corrected during the visit. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these records for all staff members.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2025 noted a concern regarding staff-to-child ratios that was addressed during the visit. This question helps parents understand the center's daily supervision practices and how they manage staffing levels.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that enough staff members are always on-site with current first aid and CPR certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from June 2024 indicated a need for more staff to hold current first aid and CPR training certifications. Asking about this helps parents learn how the center tracks training requirements to maintain required coverage.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping track of children's health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official records from multiple inspections, including May 2026, have noted instances where student health or immunization forms were missing or expired. This question allows the director to explain the system used to monitor these important health documents.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on May 28, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you support new staff in completing their required introductory training and literacy courses within the necessary timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports from 2023 through 2025 show repeated findings related to the documentation of staff training requirements. This question helps parents understand how the center manages staff professional development and compliance.
Related violations