Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.67
- Local median
- 1.03
Leon County Schools - Desoto Trail Elementary - VPK Wrap
5200 Tredington Park Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32309
- License:
- E02LE0023
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:50AM to 2:10PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 36
- License expiration:
- Not found
Typical cost: $1,001 - $1,343 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,001 - $1,343/mo
Median daily rate: $46.19 - $62.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Leon 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 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 5, 2024
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for Leon County Schools - Desoto Trail Elementary - VPK Wrap from February 5, 2024 through June 4, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 4, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of July 6, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 3 local median in 32309
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 48%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 31, 2026June 4, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [all anchored equipment at the facility] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The fall zones at the facility does not meet 6 inches in depth, it measures 2 inches. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extendsa minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types ofground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence ofinjuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area.
- Correction status
- Due by July 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- The refrigerator in the classroom did not have a thermometer. 3.9.2 Food Storage F. Refrigerators/freezers: 1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe type thermometer; and adjustments to the unit ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [there is no cover for the sandbox at the facility playground.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility sandbox on the VPK playground is without a cover at the time of inspection. The facility has 30 days to get a cover in place. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the fall zones at the facility does not meet 6 inches in depth, it measures 2 inches.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The fall zones at the facility does not meet 6 inches in depth, it measures 2 inches. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, who were in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3.4.A Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- There are staff members that have not completed the SR preservice training at this facility. b. After January 1, 2024, the DEL-approved online School Readiness health and safety courses as evidenced by successful completion of the examination at the end of the modules with a weighted score of 70 or better. Course access can be found at the Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Child Development in the School Readiness Program; Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program; Safe Sleep Practices in Child Care (not required for school-age only programs); Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program; and Tr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
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 your current process for maintaining the playground surface and ensuring it meets safety standards for depth?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that inspections in March and June 2026 identified concerns regarding the depth of the ground cover under playground equipment.
- Context
- The facility is currently working to address this item by the designated due date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting and maintaining outdoor play equipment, such as sandbox covers, to ensure everything stays in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that equipment maintenance, including ground cover and sandbox covers, has been a repeated topic of discussion in recent reports.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the temperature of your food storage units to ensure they are always operating within the required range?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted an instance where a refrigerator lacked a thermometer or showed an incorrect temperature reading.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you share how you track staff training requirements to ensure all team members complete their mandatory coursework on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2026 indicated that some staff members had not completed required training modules within the expected timeframe.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families if a maintenance need or a change in daily routine arises?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center keeps parents informed about facility updates helps families feel confident in the transparency and management of the program.