1 / 4A Great Beginning Daycare
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 26 and 46. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
- No state enforcement-action feed is available yet, so this score cannot confirm or rule out enforcement history.
1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
926 E Park Ave, Tallahassee FL, 32301
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 43 children
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by A Great Beginning Daycare and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- After School
- Before School
- Drop In
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C02LE0086
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 43 children
- Address
- 926 E Park Ave, Tallahassee FL, 32301
- County
- Leon County
- Phone
- +18505771177
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 26, 2022
- License expires
- September 25, 2026
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
2 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 8
FindingJan '23
Jan 24, 2023
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. Comments FSC observed 1 childcare personnel cari… | 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 FSC ob…
FindingMay '23
May 1, 2023
41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments FSC observed expired immunization forms in students' file.… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Comments Physical forms were n… | 43-10: The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child an…
FindingSep '23
Sep 7, 2023
04-05: Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 Comments Children napping at the time of inspection. 1:3 infants 1:2 1yrs old 1:… | 33-07: Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF … | 43-02: The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Comments The children's file listed on the suppl… | 45-07: Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Comments Staff listed on the supplemental statement did not complete a 5-yr rescreen.…
FindingApr '24
Apr 12, 2024
{"kind":"clean","note":"No violation language detected in report."}
FindingSep '24
Sep 17, 2024
23-07: Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [the times conducted.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Comments Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not in… | 23-18: The written record of the fire and emergency preparedness drills conducted was not available at the time of inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, D Comments The written record of the fire and emerg…
FindingSep '25
Sep 3, 2025
33-07: Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF …
- CleanJan '26
- CleanMay '26
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What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.4 average comes from 5 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star4
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star1
- 1 star0
Questions parents ask about A Great Beginning Daycare
Is A Great Beginning Daycare a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. A Great Beginning Daycare holds Florida DCF licence C02LE0086, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 26, 2022. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does A Great Beginning Daycare offer free VPK?
- Yes. A Great Beginning Daycare is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
What are A Great Beginning Daycare's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–5:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can A Great Beginning Daycare care for?
- A Great Beginning Daycare is licensed for up to 43 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has A Great Beginning Daycare had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 16 inspections at A Great Beginning Daycare, 6 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
