Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.8
- Local median
- 0.54
Leon County Schools - Ruediger Elementary - EDEP
528 W 10th Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32303
- License:
- E02LE0041
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Food Served
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 2:20PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 150
- 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 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for Leon County Schools - Ruediger Elementary - EDEP from May 22, 2024 through May 5, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 5, 2026 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 4
2 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 12 local median in 32303
Compared to 32 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 1.44
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.
May 22, 2024April 15, 2025May 5, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 22, 2024May 5, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 22, 2024May 5, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 22, 2024April 15, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toileting facility did not have: [ paper towels or hand drying machines, soap, trash receptacle] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility SR manager added paper towels and soap to the bathroom at the time of the inspection. 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 written record of the emergency preparedness drills was incomplete and did not include the following [December and April did not have emergency preparedness drills completed.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not have emergency preparedness drills conducted the months of December and April. Corrected at time of inspection: conducted a fire drill at the time of inspection, to bring the facility into compliance. 3.8.5 Emergency Preparedness A. The operator must develop a written emergency preparedness plan that includes, at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the facility during a fire, evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, and inclement weather (for example: hurricanes, tropical storms or tornadoes), and to facilitate parent/guardian reunification onsite and offsite. The plan must describe how the facility will notify and update parents/guardians, as ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-16
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 a hole in the middle of the slide that can cause bodily harm to a child if the slide is used. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- There is a hole located in the middle of the slide on the playground assigned for use by the School Readiness (SR) program. This condition presents a safety hazard and could result in bodily harm to a child if the equipment is used. 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 parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [tylenol is being dispensed or], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Ruediger Elementary EDEP facility advised that medication is not administered on site. However, upon inspection of the facilitys first aid kits, Tylenol was observed in all kits. Staff indicated they are permitted to administer Tylenol to children in accordance with Leon County Schools guidelines. This is a discrepancy between the facilitys stated policy and observed practice. All medications must be stored, documented, and administered in accordance with applicable licensing regulations and written parental authorization. The facility is required to ensure that its policies and procedures accurately reflect current practices and that all staff follow established medication a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Medication
- Official code
- 39-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The facility director received the AGMC form at the SR training that I conducted last summer for all SR programs under Leon County schools, at the time of inspection the AGMC form that were observed in all files were not the July 2024 updated form with new disqualifying factors.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-06
No recorded violations in this report
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
- There was a staff member with SR training not completed. (See Supplemental) I received documentation of completion via email on 04/16/2025 prior to this inspection being uploaded
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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 pending Agencey Review for BGS that is employed at the facility. (See Supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-08
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the program facility were found to be in need of cleaning. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The vents in the cafeteria has dust and lint build up.
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 21-25)
- Official code
- 12-01
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 facility]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- 3.8 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector, and they must perform monthly drills/exercises to practice fire, inclement weather and lockdown procedures. Frequent practice of emergency procedures will facilitate a calm and competent reaction in response to an actual emergency, should it occur. The facility did not conduct fire drills during the hours of EDEP time.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 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
- 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. There are several staff members with no SR training.
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The program did not have at least one staff member with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. (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. B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child. There are no staff members with a valid first aid training.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 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
- 29-01
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. B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child. There is no staff member with a valid CPR training.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 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
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
- There are no staff files with Child abuse and neglect reporting requirements forms in files.
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 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
- 5.1 Initial 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 this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. A. Level 2 screening as outlined in s. 435.04, F.S., is required for all child care personnel and includes a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided duri ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 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
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 your current process for ensuring all staff background screening documentation is up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection report from May 2026 identified issues with the completion of required background screening forms. Asking this helps parents understand how the facility currently manages and verifies staff documentation.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your policy regarding the administration of medication, and how do you ensure it is clearly communicated to parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted a discrepancy between the facility's stated policy and observed practices regarding medication. This question helps clarify how the center ensures all medication handling follows proper authorization procedures.
- Context
- The correction for this finding was due by June 5, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all staff members are fully trained and prepared before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections indicate past findings regarding the completion of required staff training. This question allows the director to explain the current process for verifying that all personnel meet training requirements.
Finding-specific
How does the center maintain its playground equipment to ensure it remains in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show findings related to equipment maintenance, including a report from May 2026. Asking about the current maintenance routine helps parents understand how the facility keeps play areas in safe condition.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that essential supplies like soap and paper towels are consistently available in the bathrooms for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 identified a temporary issue with the availability of bathroom supplies. Asking about the current restocking routine helps parents understand how the facility maintains daily sanitary standards.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations