SouthRidge Day School
162 SW Ridge St, Lake City FL, 32024
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity198 children
Overview
About Us
SouthRidge Day School is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 198 children in Lake City, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Columbia County for 9 years.
The provider identifies as a faith-based program in its DCF filing. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting SouthRidge Day School.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C03CO0041
Inspection History
3 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 7
FindingApr '23
Apr 12, 2023
33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ…
FindingApr '23
Apr 28, 2023
11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B Comments The staff's employment was immediately terminated once the Di…
FindingApr '24
Apr 11, 2024
28-04: Formula and/or food brought from home was not labeled with the childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, B Comments Several packages of breast milk stored in the freezer did not have th…
- CleanMar '25
- CleanJul '25
- CleanNov '25
FindingJul '26
Jul 14, 2026
07-03: A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A Comments The last vehicle inspections w… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [building D had equipment (with slides) that had a broken platform with sharp edges.]. CCF Handboo…
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.
What the record says
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