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Ellie's Day Care Center, Inc.

449 Bell Ave, Brooksville FL, 34601

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  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity71 children

Overview

About Us

Ellie's Day Care Center, Inc. is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 71 children in Brooksville, Florida. The program has served Brooksville families for over 33 years, according to its DCF licensing record.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C05HE0046

ExpiresJun 5, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingApr '23

    Apr 24, 2023

    32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [Chipped paint on toys in the play area. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Comments Counselor…

  2. FindingAug '23

    Aug 25, 2023

    12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments Counselor observed the air conditioning, vents, window seals and blinds contained dust. Counselor obse… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments Counselor observed the seating the facilities vehicles had rips and tears in the seating. Provid… | 13-04: Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Comments Counselor observed a screwdriver, stapler remover, scissors, scraper, box cuter, hand sanitizer, an… | 17-02: The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments Counselo… | 17-05: The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed

  3. FindingJan '24

    Jan 4, 2024

    05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [missing second drivers signature for 11/3/2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 Comments Driver's signature missing 06. Driver's License, Physician Cert…

  4. FindingApr '24

    Apr 30, 2024

    23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Comments Facility's current fire inspection expired 4/4/2024.…

  5. FindingApr '25

    Apr 28, 2025

    12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments Counselor observed the carpet in the 1- and 2-year-old room to be dirty. Counselor conducted wipe test… | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments The playground had styrofoam cups… | 17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Comments Counselor observed gap in the fence due to neighbor's t… | 24-09: The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [hand washing sink is inoperable due to leaking pipes]. CCF Handbook, Section … | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe o

  6. FindingAug '25

    Aug 1, 2025

    11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B Comments At time of inspection, Counselor observed that the staff list… | 39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Comments At time of complaint, Counselor observed that incident reports were n… | 44-04: 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 Comments A…

  7. FindingAug '25

    Aug 21, 2025

    12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments At time of inspection, Counselor observed carpet in the main classroom, 1 year old classroom, and 2's … | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments At time of inspection, Counselor observed the main classroom, 1 year old classroom, and 2's and … | 12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Comments At time of inspection, Counselor observed outlets to be uncovered in th…

  8. FindingJan '26

    Jan 7, 2026

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments At time of inspection, Counselor observed paneling missing from the back of the building allowin… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the equipment has peeling paint and rust on the surface. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F C… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides, swings, and playhouse on the 1s and 2s playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Comments At time of inspection, Cou… | 45-06: 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 Comments At time of inspection, Counse…

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

Verified Credentials

  • Level 2 Background Checks
  • CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
  • Secure Entry System
  • Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)

Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.

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