Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.18
- Local median
- 0.5
Mary's Child Care Center
4955 Basswood Rd, Bascom, FL 32423
- License:
- C14JA0075
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 34
- License expiration:
- July 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 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Mary's Child Care Center from February 22, 2023 through June 19, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 8, 2023 and involved hazardous access.
Eight later inspections, from March 27, 2024 through June 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- 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
11 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in Jackson County
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 30%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.2, A, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Parent had used the staff bathroom and did not lock to top lock on the bathroom door. The cleaning supplies were within reach of children in care. Staff locked the bathroom door. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 and 3.2
- Official code
- 13-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Staff medication observed in the refrigerator was not inaccessible to children. Staff will take home. All medication must have child resistant caps, if applicable, and must either be stored in a locked area or must be out of any childs reach. If medication is stored in the food preparation area, it must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or medication.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Medication SACCF Handbook, Section 6.5
- Official code
- 35-15
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
What is the current process for ensuring that medications are always stored in a locked area or kept completely out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in 2023 where medication was found in an area accessible to children. This question helps clarify the current storage protocols to ensure items remain secure.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff monitor the accessibility of cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful materials throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted an instance where cleaning supplies were accessible to children. Asking this helps parents understand the daily routines used to keep these items locked away.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
General question
What training do staff members receive regarding the secure storage of personal items and facility materials?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding staff training helps parents feel confident that all employees are prepared to maintain a secure environment for children. This is a standard part of evaluating how a center manages its daily operations.
General question
How are classrooms and common areas checked throughout the day to ensure everything remains in its proper, secure place?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular monitoring is essential for maintaining a tidy and secure space for children. This question provides insight into the center's proactive approach to daily supervision.
General question
Can you describe the communication process if a parent or visitor accidentally leaves an area unsecured?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between staff and visitors helps ensure that everyone contributes to a secure environment. Knowing how the center handles these situations helps parents understand the facility's commitment to safety.