Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.33
- Local median
- 1.54
Leon County Schools - Buck Lake Elementary School - VPK Wrap
1600 Pedrick Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32317
- License:
- E02LE0025
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Not listed
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 0
- 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
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 inspectionJune 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 5, 2024
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for Leon County Schools - Buck Lake Elementary School - VPK Wrap from February 5, 2024 through June 4, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with four 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.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 3 local median in 32317
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 28%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.89
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 2 recorded violations.
March 24, 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 [the stationary anchored down equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility stationary and anchored down equipment on the VPK playground does not have 6inches of resilient surface. The LCS dept of Early learning and EDEP notifies me when the facility fall zones are delivered and to date, they have not notified me. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The classroom was missing 3 plug covers in the area where children were learning and playing. Corrected at time of inspection. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements I. All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- The freezer at this facility does not have a thermometer in place. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [The stationary anchored down equipment ] 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 facility stationary and anchored down equipment on the VPK playground does not have 6inches of resilient surface. 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 a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 tell me about the current process for ensuring that electrical outlets in the classrooms remain properly covered?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2026 indicate that some electrical outlet covers were missing in a classroom. Asking about current practices helps understand how the facility maintains these safety features for children.
- Context
- The facility corrected this issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to maintain the ground cover in the playground areas to ensure it stays at the recommended depth?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March and June 2026 show that the protective ground cover under playground equipment was not maintained at the required depth. This question helps clarify how the facility monitors and manages playground surface maintenance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff monitor the temperature of food storage units to ensure they are working properly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that a freezer was missing a thermometer. Discussing the current procedure for monitoring food storage helps parents understand how the facility ensures food safety.
Related violations
General question
What is the daily routine for checking the classroom environment to ensure all materials and equipment are in good working order?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the staff conducts daily walkthroughs or safety checks provides insight into how the facility proactively maintains a secure and prepared learning space.
General question
How do you communicate with parents if there are any updates or changes regarding facility maintenance or equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the communication process helps parents feel informed about how the center manages facility updates and keeps families updated on the environment.