
Caverns Learning Center
3383 Caverns Rd, Marianna FL, 32446
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity122 children
Overview
About Us
Caverns Learning Center is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 122 children in Marianna, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Jackson County for 19 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Caverns Learning Center.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C14JA0411
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingJul '24
Jul 31, 2024
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [25] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments Upon arrival…
FindingJul '24
Jul 31, 2024
09-06: The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C Comments Upon entering the nursery, there was an infant holding and watching cell phone … | 20-06: Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Comments Infant…
FindingDec '24
Dec 6, 2024
33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health … | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1… | 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… | 33-13: Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with …
FindingApr '25
Apr 30, 2025
33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments Staff liste… | 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…
FindingSep '25
Sep 12, 2025
04-05: Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments 2's room- Licensing counselor observed this c… | 04-07: Children were not individually fed and supervised during meal times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A General Requirements [SR] Comments 1's room- Children observed on floor during nap time with sippy c… | 18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR] Comments Mats were being stored in the 2 year old bathroom. Mats will no longer… | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments Staff liste… | 33-07: Child care personnel, including volunteers who wo
FindingNov '25
Nov 4, 2025
14-06: Screens were not affixed or maintained on all opened doors and windows in the facility. CCF Handbook Section 3.3.2 Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licesning counselor observed the kitchen window op… | 20-06: Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Enviro…
FindingJan '26
Jan 8, 2026
13-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safet… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [see comments]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanita… | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health … | 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 '26
Apr 23, 2026
14-06: Screens were not affixed or maintained on all opened doors and windows in the facility. CCF Handbook Section 3.3.2 Physical Environment [SR] Comments Kitchen window was observed to be open without a s… | 23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, … | 24-13: Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Staff in kitchen was observed preparing lun… | 45-02: Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR] Comments Staff listed on the Supplemental had expired…
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
Provider highlights
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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