Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.46
- Local median
- 0.45
Jackson County Early Childhood Center
4283 Kelson Ave, Marianna, FL 32446
- License:
- C14JA0071
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 3:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 43
- License expiration:
- March 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
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 inspectionJune 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Jackson County Early Childhood Center from March 8, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 13, 2025 and involved recordkeeping.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
Four later inspections, from July 29, 2025 through June 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in Marianna
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 24%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.92
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 13, 2024October 28, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the Supplemental did not have a Volunteer Acknowledgement on file. Staff signed form. Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
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
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the Supplemental did not have a 5131 on file. Staff filled out the 5131 form and filed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C
- Report comments
- A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file. Staff listed on the Supplemental did not have current level 2 screening.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 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 Rules a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- Staff listed on the Supplemental was not added to the roster within 10 days. Director updated roster. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 describe your current process for ensuring all staff background screening documents are complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that background screening documentation was missing for some staff in past inspections. This question helps parents understand the current administrative procedures used to maintain these records.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on June 30, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all employees and volunteers have completed their required training and personnel documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that background screening and personnel recordkeeping have been recurring topics in past reports. Asking about the tracking system provides insight into how the center manages these requirements today.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on June 30, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that volunteers are fully processed and have all necessary paperwork on file before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 noted an instance where a volunteer acknowledgement form was not on file. This question helps parents understand the current intake process for volunteers.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later clean inspection was recorded on June 30, 2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you support new staff members in completing their required introductory training and early literacy courses?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center prioritizes staff development and training helps parents feel confident about the qualifications and preparedness of the individuals caring for their children.
General question
What is your process for communicating with families about changes in staffing or classroom routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding staffing and daily operations is important for maintaining a consistent and supportive environment for children.