Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.75
- Local median
- 1.44
Grace Garden Academy, Inc
463 Emerald Rd, Ocala, FL 34472
- License:
- X05MA0066
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 47
- License expiration:
- December 19, 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
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 inspectionMay 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Grace Garden Academy, Inc from February 20, 2024 through May 29, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 30, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of May 25, 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
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
5 in last 12 months
13 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 8 local median in 34472
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 43%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 16, 2025April 30, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 2, 2025December 16, 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor conducted an inspection on 12/16/2025 at which time the facility did not have proof of a fire inspection. During todays inspection Owner still does not have a fire inspection. Counselor will notify the accrediting agency. School Readiness Handbook 14.2 Fire Safety 1. All school readiness programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report by a certified fire inspector in compliance with s. 633.081, F.S., must be maintained on file at the program and ava ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [13] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [13] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 2 staff- 13 children- 2 infants, 2-1 yoa, 2-2 yoa, 4-3 yoa, 3-4 yoa (one staff had to keep leaving the class due to breakfast) full staff arrived after 10 AM.
- 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 [infant and ones] group was inadequate in that [no teacher]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor arrived and observed that teacher had left the children (infants - 2 year old) unsupervised in that teacher was in the kitchen. Teacher returned to the classroom 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed ceiling tiles with water marks. Tiles need to be replaced.
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Facility does not have proof of current fire inspection. Last Fire Drill conducted on 11/18/2025, 3 staff, 13 children, 5 minutes to clear building Fire Drill using alternate route was conducted on 10/27/2025. Fire Drill during naptime was conducted on 10/27/2025 at 2:18PM. Fire Drill with Counselor present was conducted on day 2 of visit 12/17/2025. Emergency drill for lockdown was conducted on day 2 of visit 12/17/2025. Emergency drill for storm/tornado was conducted on day 2 of visit 12/17/2025
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Thermometers in both refrigerators are not working. F. Refrigerators/freezers: 1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe type thermometer; and adjustments to the unit setting to reach and maintain ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- Employee listed on supplement did not complete the 10 hours in-service training between July 1, 2024 - June 30th, 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-10
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
- All staff missing the Exposure to Blood Plan.
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
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
- 9 children listed on the supplement immunization has expired or missing.
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
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
- 8 children listed on supplement has expired, missing or incomplete physicals
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Employees listed on supplement does not have a Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on file for Counselor to review. All school readiness program providers and personnel are required to be screened according to the requirements of chapter 402, F.S.13 Initial Screening. Screening information must be documented on Form CF-FSP 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements (July 2012), which is incorporated by reference. 1. Level 2 background screening, as defined in section 435.04, F.S. is required for all personnel employed by a provider participating in the School Readiness Program pursuant to s. 1002.88(1)(e), F.S., and volunteers as de ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-01
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
- 3 staff missing the current Attestation of Good Moral Character (July 2024)
- Correction status
- Due by January 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-06
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Child is no longer enrolled.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 38-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel who completed ELFL health and safety modules did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.2.a. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Report comments
- No staff on site had the school readiness training. No staff on site has 5-hour early literacy training. 2 staff on site have not completed the 40-hour training.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-11
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 ensuring all staff background screening documents are complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection noted instances where required background screening and attestation documents were missing for staff. Asking about the current process helps understand how the center now tracks and maintains these essential personnel records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage daily staffing levels to ensure that required ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, including during transitions or meal times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 identified a time when staffing ratios were not met. This question allows the director to explain the current procedures in place to ensure children are always supervised by the required number of staff.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that children are always under active supervision, especially when staff might need to step away for tasks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 indicated a concern regarding supervision in a classroom. This question helps clarify the current protocols for maintaining constant oversight of children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you tell me about your current system for keeping track of annual fire inspection requirements and other emergency preparedness documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that the center was previously noted for not having proof of an annual fire inspection on file during multiple visits. This question helps parents understand how the center now ensures these safety documents are current and available.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you support your staff in completing their required ongoing health and safety training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2025 indicate that staff training requirements were not met at the time of inspection. Asking about the current training program helps parents understand how the center ensures all employees stay up to date with their professional development.
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