Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.25
- Local median
- 0.54
Simmons Family Daycare
6310 Rivers Landing Ct, Tallahassee, FL 32303
- License:
- L02LE0005
- Type:
- Large Family Child Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri: 7:00PM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 12
- License expiration:
- May 22, 2027
Typical cost: $780 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$780/mo
Median daily rate: $36.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Leon 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 inspectionApril 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for Simmons Family Daycare from April 28, 2025 through April 13, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 13, 2025 and involved health or food records, with a due date of November 13, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Two later inspections on April 13, 2026 showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 8 local median in 32303
Compared to 39 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 12%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.18
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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2, A Children's Records [SR]
- Report comments
- 8.2 Student Health Records A. The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed DH 3040, Student Health Examination form, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, or a signed statement by an authorized professional that indicates the results of the components of the form are included in the health examination from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. There is a child in care with no physical form on file.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Health Records
- Official code
- 33-01
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 process for ensuring all required health and immunization records are collected and updated for new children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection noted that a child did not have the required health examination form on file within the expected timeframe. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks these documents for all families.
Related violations
General question
How do you keep parents informed about their child's daily activities, meals, and any developmental milestones throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication helps families feel connected to their child's care and ensures that parents and providers are aligned on the child's daily needs and routines.
General question
What is your approach to managing staff-to-child ratios, especially during busy drop-off or pick-up times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center maintains adequate supervision during transition periods provides insight into how they prioritize consistent attention for every child.
General question
Can you describe the daily routine and how you balance structured learning with free play for the children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the daily schedule helps parents determine if the program's environment and activities are a good fit for their child's personality and development.
General question
What steps do you take to ensure that your facility remains clean and organized throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- A consistent cleaning routine supports a healthy environment for children and demonstrates the provider's commitment to maintaining a well-managed space.