Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.55
Tonika's Home Child Care
2536 SW 165th Street Rd, Ocala, FL 34473
- License:
- F05MA0305
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- January 14, 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
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 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers two available inspections for Tonika's Home Child Care from January 9, 2026 through June 1, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 1, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 2
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
2 total inspections vs 2 local median in 34473
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 16%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.44
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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- No fire drill for the month of May. Counselor completed one regular route fire drill and one emergency lockdown at the time of inspection. Technical Assistance: During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licens ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-01
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 current process for scheduling and documenting monthly fire drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that a monthly fire drill had been missed. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the facility ensures these important safety exercises are consistently conducted and recorded.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle emergency preparedness training for new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how staff are trained in emergency procedures provides insight into the center's commitment to maintaining a prepared environment for all children.
General question
What is your approach to communicating with parents about daily routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication channels help ensure that families stay informed about how the center operates and any updates to their daily practices.
General question
How do you determine the appropriate supervision levels for children during different times of the day, such as nap time or outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about supervision strategies helps parents understand how the provider maintains a watchful environment throughout the various activities in the daily schedule.
General question
Can you describe how you maintain and update your facility's equipment to ensure it remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular maintenance of equipment is a key part of providing a well-kept space, and asking about this process shows how the center prioritizes the quality of their environment.