Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.74
- Local median
- 0.09
The Palm Preschool - Ave Maria LLC
5068 Annunciation Cir Unit 109, Ave Maria, FL 34142
- License:
- C20CO0159
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 52
- License expiration:
- September 25, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,192 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,192/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $55.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Collier 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 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for The Palm Preschool - Ave Maria LLC from January 13, 2023 through May 29, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 20, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of May 29, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that 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
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 9 local median in 34142
Compared to 28 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 16%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 8%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.11
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 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 14, 2023November 29, 2023January 22, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 14, 2023January 22, 2025September 10, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 15, 2024May 20, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [No fire drill was completed in April 2026]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewed Fire Drill Log and determined a fire drill was not completed in the Month of April 2026. The Provider advised Licensing Specialist that the Landlord of the complex cannot set off the fire alarm. Licensing Specialist provided technical Assistance to the Director: A fire drill with the fire alarm system must be done monthly and documented on the Fire Drill Log. A lockdown drill, a severe weather drill, and alternate route from from the building must be done once a year, and documented. Af ire drill must be done by the due date for the facility to be in compliance. The Last approved Fire Inspection was completed on 08/11/2025. The Fire Exinguishers expire 07/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewed DCF Training Transcripr and written training transcript for Director and the 10 HR. In Service hours were not completed ( 7/2024-6/2025). Licensing Specialist provided technical assistsance: the 10 HR. inservice training must be completed and documented from July-June every year. The Director is required to complete the 10 HR. In-Service Training and provide documentation by the due date for the facility to be in-compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed bottle of cleaner in unlocked lower cabinet in classroom (photo taken). Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to Director: Cleaning supplies must be locked up or out of reach of children at all times. The cabinet was locked at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist reviewed 2 new employee files and observed both employees starting employment over 30 days from hire and not completing the fire extinguisher training. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the Director: Fire Exinguisher Training must be completed with documention in their record within 30 days of hire. Both employees must complete Fire Extinguisher Training and provide documentation by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist reviewed 2 new employee records with Employment History Verification Not on File. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance to the Director: Employment History Verification must be completed on all employers for each employee for the past 5 years with at least 3 attempts made with documentation. The Employment History Verification must be completed and documented by the due date for the facility is in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 19, 2025
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
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
- Report comments
- Reviewed immunization record for one child which expired on 07/18/2024. Provided technical assistance to acting Director: immunization records must be current and not expired. Updated record must be provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
- Inspector notes
- Reviewed child's file and observed No Student Health Examination and child has been enrolled over 30 days (6/3/2024). Provided technical assistance to the acting Director: children enrolled must have a current Student Health Examination which is good for two years from the examination date. A current Student Health Examination must be provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It did not indicate the results of all components included in DH Form 3040]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2
- Report comments
- Reviewed 1 child's Student Health Examination that was missing the examination date on the form. Provided technical assistance to the acting Director: Student Health Examinations must have a date on the form showing the date completed. The physician signature date on the form may not be the actual date the examination was completed. A form with the examination date must be provided by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B
- Inspector notes
- Observed fire extinguishers (photo taken) with an expired tag (expired at the end of April 2024). Provided technical assistance to the acting Director: Fire extinguisher's must be serviced yearly, retagged, before they expire. The fire extinguishers must be serviced and retagged by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- 45-4-An employment history verification was not documented and on file. Class 3 violation. Reviewed 4 new hired staff files without employee history checks not completed. Provided technical assistance to the Acting Director: employee history checks must be completed on all employees prior to hiring with at least 3 attempts made and documented. These checks must be completed by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by December 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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
- Reviewed new staff member training transcript showing Introduction course started on 8/15/2018 (over 1 year) not completed. Provided technical assistance to Acting Director: The introduction course must be completed within one year of the employment in the Florida child care industry or 1 year within the training start date. The staff member is suspended from the facility until the training is completed .
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Report comments
- Reviewed 4 new staff hired without Child Abuse Reporting Forms. Provided technical Assistance to the Acting Director: Childs Abuse Reporting Forms must be signed and dated by all staff prior to their hiring. Completed at time of 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
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- Reviewed 4 new hired staff files without employee history checks not completed. Provided technical assistance to the Acting Director: employee history checks must be completed on all employees prior to hiring with at least 3 attempts made and documented. These checks must be completed by the due date for the facility to be in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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
- Inspector notes
- Reviewed 1 employee transcript and employee work history and observed employee working in the Florida Child Care Industry over 1 year. and not completing Introduction Course. Provided technical Assistance to the Director: Employee must complete the Introduction Course within 1 year from the employee start date in the Florida Child care Industry. The employee must complete the training by the due date for the facility to be incompliance.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
Could you describe the current process for verifying the employment history of new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that employment history verifications were missing from staff files in several inspections between 2023 and 2025. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all background documentation is complete and maintained for new hires.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are kept inaccessible to children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from early 2025 noted an instance where cleaning supplies were accessible in a classroom. This question allows the director to explain the current safety protocols used to keep such items secure.
- Context
- The item was reported as locked at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage monthly fire drill requirements, especially when coordinating with the building's alarm system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2026 indicate a missed fire drill due to challenges with the complex's alarm system. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures these safety drills are consistently performed and documented.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's approach to tracking and completing ongoing staff training requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that staff training documentation, including annual in-service hours and fire extinguisher training, has been a topic in multiple inspections. Asking about the current tracking system provides insight into how the center supports staff in meeting their professional development goals.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding the status of their child's health and immunization records?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staying informed about health and immunization documentation is important for maintaining a healthy environment for all children. This question helps parents understand the center's communication style regarding these essential records.