Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2
- Local median
- 1.44
Future Scholars Academy Of Ocala Inc.
5854 SE 5th St Unit 5, Ocala, FL 34472
- License:
- X05MA0051
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- September 3, 2026
Typical cost: $997 - $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$997 - $1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $46.00 - $50.00
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 inspectionApril 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for Future Scholars Academy Of Ocala Inc. from February 1, 2024 through April 28, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 17, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of March 16, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
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
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 3
2 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 8 local median in 34472
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 57%
- Local median
- 43%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- 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.
Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
February 1, 2024August 28, 2024February 17, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 28, 2024February 17, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 28, 2024February 17, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Kitchen oven has dried / burnt spills, oven window is dark brown due to cooking, kitchen floor has dirty spots.
- Correction status
- Due by March 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- 2 staff listed on the supplement did not complete the 10 hours in-service training for 2024 - 2025Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, childcare personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
- Correction status
- Due by March 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, who were not in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete required training and any new mandated training prior to employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3.4.B Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- Employee listed on supplement did not complete 2 of the required SR trainings.
- Correction status
- Due by March 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It did not indicate the results of all components included in DH Form 3040]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 22 children listed on supplement, parents did not complete page 1 of the physical.
- Correction status
- Due by March 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of approval from the local governing body to verify compliance for structural modifications made to an existing facility or new building. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that the children was being care for in a space that was not approved by Child Care Regulation. Resolved when Owner moved children back in the main building.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-17
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, who were not in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete required training and any new mandated training prior to employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3.4.B Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- Director listed on supplement did not complete required School Readiness Training prior to 6/30/2024
- Correction status
- Due by September 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff did not complete Exposure to Blood Training. Technical assistance provided to Director to ensure that the facility has a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids; and that the facility has documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan.
- Correction status
- Due by September 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 34-11
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement immunization record expired 7/20/2024
- Correction status
- Due by September 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 40 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 40-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement physical expired 3/14/2024
- Correction status
- Due by September 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff listed on supplement Child Abuse and Neglect expired. Staff updated form at time of inspection. Counselor reviewed all 6 staff files.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 43-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides, swings, ladders and steps] was not maintained at a minimum of six (6) inches in depth. (Section 11.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that all fall zones of playground requires 6 inches of resilient surface. Photos taken.
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Outdoor Equipment (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 27-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of Immunization was not acceptable in that [1] 1.The form was not current (expired). 2.An applicable part of the record was not complete. 3.It did not include the signature of the physician. 4.It did not include the date the form was issued by the physician. (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplement immunizations expired.
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Immunization Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
- Official code
- 37-02
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. (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement is missing an physical.
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Student Health and Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 46)
- Official code
- 38-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that [1]. 1.It was not current (over two years old). 2.It did not indicate results of all components included in DH Form 3040. 3.The exam was completed by a person without statutory authority to perform health exams. 4.The health statement was completed by an unauthorized professional. (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Children listed on supplement physical has expired.
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Student Health and Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 46)
- 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
How does the center ensure that all student health and immunization records are kept up to date for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintaining complete and current health documentation for children has been a recurring topic in past inspection reports.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and food preparation areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted instances where areas of the facility, including the kitchen, required additional cleaning.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the process for tracking staff training requirements to ensure everyone is current on their professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a recurring topic across multiple visits.
Related violations
General question
How do you manage the daily supervision and safety routines for children when they are in different areas of the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages space and supervision helps parents feel confident about the daily environment their children experience.
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families if a child's health or immunization file needs an update?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding record updates ensures that families and the center can work together to keep all necessary documentation current.