Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.86
- Local median
- 1
St.Francis Day Care
53 Dogwood Drive Pass, Ocala, FL 34472
- License:
- F05MA0300
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 6:00AM to 6:00AM
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- July 15, 2027
Typical cost: $867 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$867/mo
Median daily rate: $40.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Marion 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 inspectionJune 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for St.Francis Day Care from May 15, 2025 through June 12, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 1, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of June 15, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
6 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 4 local median in 34472
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 43%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.79
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 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 3, 2026June 1, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Outdoor play areas were not in good repair. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The swing seats were broken and have sharp/ jagged edges, Counselor observed weeds growing under the swing in the mulch which needs to be removed. TA: was given to provider to maintain outdoor play equipment free from overgrowth in the mulch and broken / jagged edges
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fencing a minimum of 4 feet in height with at least two exits, with one being remote from the building, was not provided when required. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that the fencing is still not up to 4 feet in height. Counselor advised the Provider that if the bottom of the fencing can be drug out where sand and grass has built up that should lift the fence back up to 4 feet.
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Required background screening was missing for [ a juvenile family members, 12 and older (an FDLE check)]. 402.313(3) F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1 Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Juvenile child that lives in the home does not have a FDLE 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 therefore a LiveScan vendor that is Clearinghouse compatible must be used for submission of fingerprints. Household members aged 12 to 17 years must complete a Juvenile Records Che ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The home did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of employment in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.2.1 and 5.2.2 Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provider did not have proof completing the fire extinguisher training. Provider was doing the fire extinguisher training during time of inspection. 5.2.2 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each home they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. Documentation of completed training must be maintained in the personnel record.
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-09
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Fencing a minimum of 4 feet in height with at least two exits, with one being remote from the building, was not provided when required. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that the playground fencing was less than 4 feet. C. The outdoor play areas must be enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. The fence must not prevent the supervision of children. The fence must be in good condition and conform to applicable local building codes. Reminder: F. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous, and shall not have opening or gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The bottom or base of the fence must remain at ground level and free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside or outside access by children or animals
- Correction status
- Due by January 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The home did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Provider does not have of completing the Exposure to Blood training. Counselor provided materials/booklet to Provider to complete the training. EXPOSUREPLAN(HOMES): Counselor provided information to Operator to ensure that the home has a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. A refresher training is required annually. Not Monitored Comments No daycare children enrolled.
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 28-10
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 describe your current process for ensuring all household members are up to date with required background screenings?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in December 2025 indicate that a required background screening for a household member was missing at that time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have you taken to ensure the outdoor play area fencing consistently meets the required height and safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 noted concerns regarding the height of the playground fencing.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the ongoing maintenance of outdoor play equipment to keep it in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2026 show repeated findings related to the condition of outdoor play equipment and fencing.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you share how you track and document staff training requirements, such as fire extinguisher safety?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from December 2025 noted that documented proof of fire extinguisher training was not available for staff at that time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for maintaining a written exposure plan for health and safety precautions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official records from December 2025 indicate that a written exposure plan for blood and infectious fluids was not present during the inspection.
Related violations