Budd Bell Early Learning Center
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Verified evidence places this provider between 3 and 15. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
306 Laura Lee Ave, Tallahassee FL, 32301
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 199 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Budd Bell Early Learning Center 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C02LE0314
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 199 children
- Address
- 306 Laura Lee Ave, Tallahassee FL, 32301
- County
- Leon County
- Phone
- +18502190037
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- March 2, 2004
- License expires
- March 1, 2027
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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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
0 clean inspections · 7 with findings in the last 7
FindingJun '23
Jun 14, 2023
13-04: Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments LC observed 2 pair of black adult scissors sitting in a catch -all cup on…
FindingSep '23
Sep 21, 2023
36-03: The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]… | 37-02: The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Req…
FindingOct '24
Oct 2, 2024
32-06: A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [the bench swings and the pull up bars. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitatio…
FindingOct '25
Oct 3, 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 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilitie… | 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 4.2.1 Manda… | 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 Comments 4.1… | 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 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents C. A co… | 45-08: The child enrichment provider was missing level 2
FindingJan '26
Jan 12, 2026
04-01: Supervision of children in the [3 year old age ] group was inadequate in that [the teacher that was present was engaged writing a report and not actively supervising the children the date the incident… | 39-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [accurate information of the incident that ocurred and had to be rewritten.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Heal… | 47-02: The owner, operator, employee or substitute, while caring for children, committed an act or omission that meets the definition of child abuse or neglect provided in Chapter 39, Florida Statutes or Cha…
FindingJan '26
Jan 15, 2026
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 Licensing S… | 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 Licensing Specialist observed level 2 screen… | 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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Licensing… | 45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist o…
FindingJun '26
Jun 29, 2026
No background screening or introductory training documentation for some staff.
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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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Programs: Head Start participant
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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Questions parents ask about Budd Bell Early Learning Center
Is Budd Bell Early Learning Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Budd Bell Early Learning Center holds Florida DCF licence C02LE0314, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on March 2, 2004. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Budd Bell Early Learning Center offer free VPK?
- Yes. Budd Bell Early Learning Center 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.
Is Budd Bell Early Learning Center a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Budd Bell Early Learning Center holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Budd Bell Early Learning Center accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Budd Bell Early Learning Center participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
How many children can Budd Bell Early Learning Center care for?
- Budd Bell Early Learning Center is licensed for up to 199 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Budd Bell Early Learning Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 17 inspections at Budd Bell Early Learning Center, 7 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.
