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Little Jem Stones Academy # 4

20561 Powell Rd, Dunnellon FL, 34431

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School ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity43 children

Overview

About Us

Little Jem Stones Academy # 4 is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 43 children in Dunnellon, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 4 years ago.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Little Jem Stones Academy # 4.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C05MA0226

ExpiresApr 19, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingMar '23

    Mar 8, 2023

    03-01: A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [24 (15/2's, 3/3's, 6/4's)] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [24 (15/2's, 3/3's, 6/4's)] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. …

  2. FindingJul '23

    Jul 7, 2023

    03-01: A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [15 (8/2's, 7/3's)] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15 (8/2's, 7/3's)] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirem…

  3. FindingMar '24

    Mar 7, 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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments Counselor found that the f…

  4. FindingJul '24

    Jul 29, 2024

    33-02: The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [SR training was not complete.]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Training… | 34-04: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments Counselor found that the Director credential expired on 6…

  5. FindingNov '25

    Nov 21, 2025

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Counselor observed in the VPK room that the floor had several raised a… | 21-10: The bath facility was not cleaned and/or sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, G Physical Environment [SR] Comments Counselor observed the bathtub in the bathroom was cov… | 24-21: Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Counselor observed three food containers did not have the f… | 24-23: The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Counselor observed the fridge used for VPK extra f… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe o

  6. FindingJan '26

    Jan 12, 2026

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Bottom classroom floor is raised and has hard spots under the bumps. T…

  7. FindingMar '26

    Mar 11, 2026

    12-02: 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] Comments At time of inspection, Counsel… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [several pieces of equipment have peeling paint and rust on the surface. ]. CCF Handbook, Section … | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides and boat] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comment… | 41-02: 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] Comment…

  8. FindingApr '26

    Apr 6, 2026

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At time of reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the dining…

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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.

What the record says

Provider highlights

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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