Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 5
- Local median
- 0.75
Leon County Schools - W.T. Moore Elementary
1706 Dempsey Mayo Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- License:
- E02LE0040
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Food Served
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 2:51PM to 6:00PM; 8:30AM to 2:50PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 18
- 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 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 5, 2024
Summary
This summary covers two available inspections for Leon County Schools - W.T. Moore Elementary from February 5, 2024 through May 8, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 8, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 8, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 2
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
2 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32308
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 47%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.91
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.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, there was a large active ant bed observed at the door of the kindergarten portal. The facility director notified maintenance staff for treatment of the area. Corrected at the time of inspection area was observed again prior to departure from the facility to confirm the condition had been addressed. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-04
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, the facility was observed having cleaning supplies accessible to children in the kindergarten classroom bathroom. Corrected: The items were immediately removed and secured by the facility director at the time of inspection, bringing the area back into compliance. 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, it was observed that the fencing outside of the kindergarten area has a gap that is not flush and measures more than six inches. This presents a safety concern, as a small child could potentially pass through the opening. All outdoor fencing must be flush and maintained in a secure condition to ensure the safety and supervision of children in care. (Pictures taken) 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 fe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The bedding available for children in care was not cleaned and/or sanitized at least once a week, and/or before use by another child. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the facility was observed storing childrens bedding linens in the bathroom exposed to the elements within the restroom area. Bedding linens must be stored in a sanitary manner and protected from contamination in accordance with health and safety requirements.
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toileting facility did not have: [ paper towels or hand drying machines, soap] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection there were no paper towels or hand soap in the facility bathroom, this issue was resolved. Corrected at time of inspection the facility janitorial service placed the necessary items in the bathroom brining the facility back into compliance. 3.7 Restrooms and Bath Facilities H. Running water, soap, trash receptacles, toilet paper, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained must be available and within reach of children using the bathroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-14
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, it was observed that the fire extinguisher located in the kindergarten classroom has not been serviced since 10/2023. Fire extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with required safety and fire prevention standards to ensure they are in proper working condition. 3.8.2 Fire Safety B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, it was observed that there are no safe fire exit evacuation routes posted in the kindergarten portal. Emergency evacuation routes must be clearly posted and visible to ensure staff and children are aware of proper exit procedures in the event of an emergency. 3.8.5 Emergency Preparedness E. The operator must prepare and post an emergency evacuation plan in each room of the facility, excluding restrooms, including a diagram of safe routes by which the personnel and children may exit in the event of fire or other emergency requiring evacuation.
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [There is not six inches of resilient surface under any of the facility anchor outdoor play 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
- At the time of inspection, it was observed that there is not six inches of resilient surfacing under any of the facilitys anchored outdoor play equipment. This does not meet required safety standards for fall protection in outdoor play areas. 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.
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There is a child in care with expired immunization. (See supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 40 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 40-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The child enrichment provider was missing level 2 screening or did not met the screening requirements prior to providing services. s.402.3054(3), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- There is a staff member identified who requires an agency review. This individual will not be permitted to supervise children until a cleared background screening (BGS) has been completed through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). All required clearance documentation must be obtained prior to the staff member being assigned supervisory responsibilities. 5 Background Screening A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-08
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 explain the current process for ensuring that all staff members have completed their required background screenings before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2026 show that a staff member was missing required screening documentation. This question helps clarify how the center verifies that all personnel meet these requirements before starting their duties.
- Context
- The May 2026 report noted this as a requirement for correction.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure that all cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are kept securely stored and out of reach of children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 identified that cleaning supplies were accessible to children in a classroom bathroom. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the center maintains a secure environment.
- Context
- This issue was noted as corrected at the time of the May 2026 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor the condition of the outdoor play area fencing to ensure it remains secure and free of gaps?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from May 2026 indicate that a section of the outdoor fence was not flush with the ground. This question allows the center to describe their routine maintenance and inspection process for outdoor safety.
- Context
- The correction for this issue was due by June 8, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for checking that essential supplies like soap and paper towels are fully stocked and accessible in all restrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from May 2026 noted that these items were temporarily unavailable in a restroom. Understanding the center's restocking procedure helps parents feel confident about daily hygiene standards.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the May 2026 inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle the process of updating and tracking immunization records for children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Keeping health records current is a key part of maintaining a healthy environment for all children. This question helps parents understand how the center manages administrative requirements and communicates with families about upcoming expirations.