Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.4
- Local median
- 0.54
Leon County Schools - Springwood Elementary - EDEP
3801 Fred George Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303
- License:
- E02LE0044
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 255
- 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
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Latest inspectionJune 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNot found
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for Leon County Schools - Springwood Elementary - EDEP from April 15, 2024 through June 5, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 5, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of July 6, 2026.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two 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
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 3
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 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
- 100%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- 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.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 15, 2024April 8, 2025May 4, 2026June 5, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 15, 2024April 8, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 15, 2024April 8, 2025Inspection 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 [swing and all anchored playground equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- This is an in-office reinspection, the fall zones at the facility are currently out compliance at zero under the monkey bars and the anchored climbers a minimum depth of 6 inches are required. (Pictures were taken at the time of the inspection conducted on 05/04/2026.) LCS dept of early learning and EDEP notifies me of the delivery of the required fall zones, at this time I have not been notified. I previously sent photographs as documentation of this deficiency. To date the facility have not notify me of the delivery of the fall zone correction. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings and all anchored down eqipment] 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 are currently out compliance at zero under the monkey bars and the anchored climbers a minimum depth of 6 inches is required. (Pictures were taken at the time of inspection) I have obtained photographs as documentation of this deficiency. Please ensure the required corrections are made and provide verification once completed. 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 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- The director immediately removed the cleaning supplies and secured the area. Corrected at time of inspection. There were cleaning supplies accessible to children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Swings] 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
- 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. The fall zones under the swings and in all other area need to be replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
- 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 is one staff member that have not completed the SR training requirements. (See supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- There are not enough staff members trained with CPR. (See supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 35-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total number of child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: Total minimum number of child care personnel with Pediatric CPR certification on site when children are present: Total minimum number of child care personnel with first aid training on si ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 36-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Swings] was not maintained at a minimum of six (6) inches in depth. (Section 11.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- There were no fall zones under the swings.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 26 - Outdoor Equipment (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 25-27)
- Official code
- 26-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The program did not have documentation of staffs completion of required training on one of the accepted training transcripts in that [the file was incomplete]. (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- The require pre-service training were not met by staff members. See Supplemental) There was no training in the files for staff members.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-01
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
- There was no documentation of fire extinguisher training in files.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 27 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 38-41)
- Official code
- 27-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total number of child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: Total minimum number of child care personnel with Pediatric CPR certification on site when children are present: Total minimum number of child care personnel with first aid training on si ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 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
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The program had an inadequate number of staff appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. (Section 13.4, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total number of child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: Total minimum number of child care personnel with Pediatric CPR certification on site when children are present: Total minimum number of child care personnel with first aid training on si ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 30 - CPR Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 13 Health-Related Requirements, Pages 29-31)
- Official code
- 30-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was not maintained by the program for a minimum of fifteen (15) months. (Section 15.1, number 4) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form. There was no documentation of accident or incidents in children files. License specialist was not able to review any incident reports, there were none in children files.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 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
- 32-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. (Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: I was not able to review all staff files because they were not present in at facility.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 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
- 37-01
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
- 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. Staff files were missing employment applications.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 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
- 7.4 Personnel Records 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. There were staff files missing Child abuse and neglect reporting forms.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 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 Background Screening 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 during the preceding 5 years. All fingerprints must be submitted and processed through the Background Screening Clearinghouse and therefore a LiveScan vendor that is Clearinghouse compatible must be used for submission of fingerprints. There are two staff members that is missing clearance from DCF BGS. (See Supplemental)
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 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 tell me about the current process for securing cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials to ensure they remain out of reach for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in April 2025 note that cleaning supplies were found accessible to children, though the issue was corrected at the time of the visit.
- Context
- The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members have their required first aid and CPR training documentation up to date and available on-site?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that maintaining adequate, documented staff training in first aid and CPR has been a repeated topic of discussion in reports from 2024 and 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to maintain the playground fall zones and ensure the ground cover meets safety requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 through 2026 indicate that maintaining proper ground cover depth under playground equipment has been a recurring area of focus.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle the onboarding process to ensure all new staff members complete their required training and documentation before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records show that staff training documentation, including fire extinguisher training and general training transcripts, has been a repeated topic in past inspections.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for communicating with parents about their child's activities and any important updates during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication routines helps parents stay informed about their child's daily experiences and ensures they are aware of the center's standard operations.