Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.14
- Local median
- 0.25
Full Of Joy Family Child Care Home
3435 SW State Road 247, Lake City, FL 32024
- License:
- F03CO0001
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- June 22, 2027
Typical cost: Not available for Columbia County.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for Full Of Joy Family Child Care Home from May 23, 2023 through June 5, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 6, 2024 and involved attendance accountability.
Three later inspections, from May 9, 2025 through June 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 0 local median in 32024
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 18%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.18
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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4, A and B Children's Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Only four of the five children present were marked in as present. The Operator wrote a current attendance with all five children's names as present during this inspection. Technical support was provided. 8.4 Daily Attendance A. Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded by child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the home. B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the family day care home. However, the operator is responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 walk me through your process for tracking daily attendance and ensuring every child is accounted for throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in December 2024 show a finding regarding the maintenance of accurate daily attendance records for all children in care. This question helps clarify the current procedures in place to ensure attendance is consistently tracked.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families if there is a change in the daily routine or if an unexpected situation arises?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a provider communicates changes helps parents feel confident about staying informed regarding their child's daily experience and the center's operations.
General question
What is your approach to maintaining consistent supervision for children during transitions, such as arrival, departure, or moving between activity areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about supervision strategies during transitions provides insight into how the provider keeps children safe and engaged throughout the day.
General question
Can you describe how you manage staffing levels to ensure that there is always appropriate coverage for the children present?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about staffing practices helps parents understand how the provider plans for consistent care and maintains a stable environment for the children.
General question
What steps do you take to help new children settle into the daily routine when they first start at your program?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Inquiring about the transition process for new children provides insight into how the provider supports emotional well-being and helps children adapt to a new environment.