Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.38
- Local median
- 0.56
God's Gifts Preschool LLC
2303 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala, FL 34470
- License:
- X05MA0059
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- 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: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- Not listed
- License expiration:
- March 15, 2027
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
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 inspectionJanuary 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for God's Gifts Preschool LLC from April 27, 2023 through January 20, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 10, 2025 and involved background screening.
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
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 27
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 4
2 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 34470
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 63%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 1
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 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
October 12, 2023April 3, 2025November 10, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
October 12, 2023April 3, 2025November 10, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
October 12, 2023May 2, 2025November 10, 2025Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 12, 2023May 2, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire inspection expired 10/28/2025 Last Fire Drill conducted on 11/5/2025, 4 staff, 40 children, 3 minutes to clear building. Fire Drill using alternate route was conducted on today 11/10/2025, 6 staff, 30 children, 3 minutes to clear building. Fire Drill during naptime was conducted on today 11/10/2025 at 1:51PM. Fire Drill with Counselor present was conducted on today 11/10/2025. Emergency drill for lockdown is required during this licensure year. Emergency drill for storm/tornado is required during this licensure year.
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [chipped paint]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed metal orange and blue climber with chipped paint. Counselor advised the Director to maintain metal equipment from chip / peeling.
- Correction status
- Due by December 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings and slides] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that 6 inches of resilient surface was not maintained under and around the fall zones of the swings and slides. Counselor observed that some equipment is placed over asphalt surface wherein more mulch is needed to prevent any injuries to children in care while playing.
- Correction status
- Due by December 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 supplement did not complete the in-service hours for July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
- Correction status
- Due by December 10, 2025
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 the School Readiness training prior to being left alone in a classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by December 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Employees listed on supplement did not complete the Exposure to Blood training prior to being in a classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by December 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 34-12
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
- 5 children listed on supplement immunizations expired.
- Correction status
- Due by December 10, 2025
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 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
- 10 children listed on supplement does not have page 1 of the physical completed, signed and dated by the parent
- Correction status
- Due by December 10, 2025
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 had expired. Staff completed at the time of inspection. Child Abuse and Neglect are required to be signed annually. 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
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- All staff did not have the current Attestation of Good Moral Character completed. All staff completed new July 2024, Attestation of Good Moral Character at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-06
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [17] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the School Readiness monitor on 4.25.2025, the following issues were observed: (1) Provider was found to be of ratio with a mixed age group of children ages 3-4 years old. The ratio was 1:17 (13-3 year olds and 4-4 year olds). A second teacher did arrive shortly after to fix the ratio issue. TA: Ratio must be maintained at all times for the safety of the children. RATIO on 5/2/25: 1:11 (2's) 2:19 (8/3's, 11/4's) 1:4 (infant's) 1:6 (1's)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [3's and 4's] group was inadequate in that [the room was out of ratio and a child left the room unnoticed. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- a child had left the class, without the teacher's knowledge, to go to the bathroom. the teacher for the classroom was observed calling the child's name from the door of the classroom and the child was returned back to the class. TA: the room was out of ratio, there were too many children in the room for one teacher to supervise all of the children. Ratio must be kept at all time for the safety of the children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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
- Staff supervising children at the facility has no child care training started. Staff was not alone with the children but has been employed by the facility since 2023 and has not done any training. Staff is listed in CARES as other personnel and should not be supervising children. Staff has been removed from supervising children and placed back as other personnel. TA: Staff supervising children need the proper training for child care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [2] for [14] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.4 Group Size, Page 4) School Readiness [SR]
- Report comments
- In the two year old group, no staff had an active credential in the group. Group size was 2:14. TA: Facility must follow credentialed staff ratio. For 2's, there must be 1 credentialed staff for a class exceeding 11 2's. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No comments. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Sharity Barnes 05/02/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Carla Shaw 05/02/2025
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Group Size (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 47-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [exposed nails, sharp corner]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed exposed nails, sharp corner, holes, and loose ladder on playhouse climber. Counselor observed play boat needs to be cleaned due to dirt and grime.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [all fall zones] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed 6 inches of mulch needs to be around all fall zones of the play equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that all staff have no documentation for Blood Borne Pathogens Training.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 34-12
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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 2 students listed on supplement missing physicals.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 41-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] staff for [5 infant] children is required. There were [1] staff for [5 infant] children observed. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 staff: 5 infants - out of ratio- corrected with teacher arrived after 2PM. 1 staff: 12 - 1-3 yoa, 11-2 - out of ratio, corrected after one child left after 2PM. 1 staff: 7 - 3's / 4's 1 staff: 6-1 yoa
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratios (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 3 Ratios, Page 13)
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [chipped paint on orange and blue climber]. (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed outside play equipment need to be sanded and repainted due to chipped paint. Counselor advised staff to maintain metal equipment from peeling / chipped paint.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Outdoor Equipment (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 27-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. (Section 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Employees listed on supplement did not complete the in-service training for the 22/23 fiscal year.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 28-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on Form OEL-SR-6207, In-service Training Record School Readiness Program or CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record. (Section 18.6, numbers 5 and 6) [SR]
- Report comments
- Director did not have in-service hours on file for Counselor.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 28-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all staff were trained and knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers within 30 days of employment. (Section 14.2, number 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Employee listed did not complete the fire extinguisher training within 30 days of hire.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 28-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Employees listed on supplement did not complete the DCF training or the Pre-service prior to being left alone with children in care.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 28-07
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
- 8 children listed on supplement immunizations expired.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
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
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The personnel record did not include a current Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form, signed annually. (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Employees listed child abuse and neglect expired.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 40 - Personnel Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48)
- Official code
- 40-04
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] staff for [7 (1/infant, 6/2's)] children is required. There were [1] staff for [7 (1/infant, 6/2's) ] children observed. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility was out of ratio due to having 1 staff with 7 (1/infant, 6/2's) children. During the complaint inspection the facility ratio was 1:8 (7/2's, 1/4's) 2: 13 (6/4's, 7/3's) 1:6 (6/1's) Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the facility should stay in ratio at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratios (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 3 Ratios, Page 13)
- Official code
- 03-01
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 explain the current process for ensuring all staff have completed their required background screenings and moral character attestations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in November 2025 noted that some staff records for moral character attestations were not fully completed at that time.
- Context
- The report indicates that the required documentation was completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor classroom ratios and group sizes throughout the day to ensure they remain consistent with state requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple findings related to maintaining proper staff-to-child ratios and group sizes between 2023 and 2025.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on January 20, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all staff members are fully trained before they are left alone to supervise children in a classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 identified a finding regarding staff training requirements for personnel working with children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current maintenance schedule for ensuring all outdoor play equipment remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that several inspections between 2023 and 2025 included findings regarding the maintenance of outdoor play equipment and protective surfacing.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on January 20, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of student health records and immunization status to ensure everything is up to date for all children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025, along with previous reports, noted instances where student health or immunization records were incomplete or expired.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on January 20, 2026.
Related violations