Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.6
- Local median
- 0.86
Leon County Schools - Hartsfield Elementary - EDEP
1414 Chowkeebin Nene, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- License:
- E02LE0039
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Food Served
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:40AM to 2:00PM; 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
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 inspectionMay 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for Leon County Schools - Hartsfield Elementary - EDEP from April 11, 2024 through May 19, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 27, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of May 27, 2026.
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
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 15 local median in 32301
Compared to 33 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 2.03
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 11, 2024April 27, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility playground gate used for vehicle to enter for maintenance purposes have a gap measuring more than 6inches. Measuring tool was used and pictures were taken. The facility has 30 days to make the corrections to this discrepancy; they were also advised not to utilize that area of the playground until the issue has been resolved. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff member did not complete the required SR training. (See supplemental) 3.1 Preservice Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the programs contract year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [at the EDEP program]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. No fire drills were conducted during the EDEP program times for this facility. FSC conducted a fire drill at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 31-33)
- Official code
- 22-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- 4 Training Training requirements of this section do not apply to child care personnel who do not work directly with the children such as cooks, book keepers, and janitors who are considered other personnel. If at any time other personnel fill in for classroom child care personnel and are in direct care of the children, training is required. Child care personnel in compliance with the school-age requirements shall be considered in compliance with the child care personnel training requirements. There are several staff members that have not completed the required training.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all staff were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of employment. (Section 14.2, number 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training. There are several staff members that have not been trained to use the fire extinguishers properly.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The program did not have an adequate number of staff appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. (Section 13.4, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) A. One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. There are no staff members with a valid first aid training.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 29 - First Aid Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 13 Health-Related Requirements, Pages 29-31)
- Official code
- 29-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The program did not have at least one staff member with current and valid infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. (Section 13.4, numbers 1 and 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) A. One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. There are no valid staff members with CPR training.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 30 - CPR Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 13 Health-Related Requirements, Pages 29-31)
- Official code
- 30-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Program staff failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian on the day that the incident occurred. (Section 15.1, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- There is no parent signatures on the accident incident reports.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Accident/Incident Notification and Documentation (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Pages 33-34)
- Official code
- 32-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not have an employment application on file. (Section 19.4, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. There are several files missing employment applications and other required forms.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Pages 43-44)
- Official code
- 37-02
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The personnel record did not include a current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form, signed annually. (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Several employees are missing the child abuse and neglect reporting form in files.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Pages 43-44)
- Official code
- 37-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 screening clearance from DCF was either incomplete or missing for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C. There are several staff members with incomplete BGS including the director.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Pages 44-45)
- Official code
- 38-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Verification of a five year employment history was not completed and on file prior to hire for the operator, program personnel, volunteers and substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There are no employment verification forms in the staff files at this facility.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Pages 44-45)
- Official code
- 38-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Rescreening was not completed every five years after the initial screening. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. There is a staff member that needs rescreening that have not completed the process.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Pages 44-45)
- Official code
- 38-06
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 ensuring that all playground fencing and gates remain secure and free of gaps?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection identified gaps in the playground fencing that needed correction. Asking about the current maintenance process helps confirm how the facility keeps outdoor areas secure for children.
- Context
- The facility was required to correct this issue by May 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining up-to-date background screening documentation for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted that some background screening and employment verification records were incomplete. Asking about the current record-keeping system provides insight into how the facility manages these requirements today.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and verify that all staff members have completed their required preservice training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2026 show instances where staff training requirements were not fully met. This question helps understand the current administrative steps taken to ensure all personnel are properly prepared before supervising children.
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that staff members are trained in pediatric first aid and CPR, and that this certification is always represented among the staff on-site?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection indicated a need for improved documentation regarding staff CPR certification. This question helps clarify the current practice for maintaining qualified personnel on-site at all times.
Related violations
General question
What is the daily routine for communicating with parents about their child's day, especially regarding any minor incidents that might occur?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication expectations helps parents feel informed about their child's well-being and daily experiences. Understanding the center's approach to sharing information ensures that parents and staff are aligned on routine updates.