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Dots Tots Preschool
628 S Bay St, Eustis FL 32726 · License #C05LA0999 · Child Care Facility
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- (352) 977-3061
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- 628 S Bay St, Eustis FL 32726 · Directions
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- Accepts School Readiness subsidy
- Licensed for 37 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation- Class 3
34-01 · Credentialed Staff
It was found that 26 children were at the facility without a credentialed staff
- Class 3
33-01 · Training Requirements
It was found that staff listed on the supplemental did not complete there 40-hour childcare training
- Class 3
33-06 · Training Requirements
It was found that staff listed on the supplemental did not complete the five hours early literacy and language development course
- Class 2
17-02 · Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Provider is expanding playground and counselor found that the play area was unlevel, nails exposed, power tools in the area. At this time provider is not taking children outside. Counselor will return on 2/11/2025. Technical Assistance was provided to provider that the play area needs to be kept clean and free of hazardous materials that could harm children
- Class 3
- Class 3
37-06 · First Aid Requirements
Counselor found that first aid kit was missing tweezers, scissors, gloves, and a bottle of water. Counselor will reinspect on February 11, 2025. Technical Assistance provided to provider that first aid kits should have required items in kit at all times
- Class 3
42-01 · Student Health and Records
Physical records missing for children listed on supplemental Technical Assistance provided to provider that all children's file should have physical records
- Class 3
43-05 · Enrollment Information
Food permission slip missing in children's file added on supplement Technical Assistance provided to provider that all children's file should have a signed food permission slip
- Class 2
03-01 · Ratio Sufficient
Ratio was corrected at the time of inspection. Another staff took the 1 year old child from the Infant leaving 1:4 (Infants) and added to the 1 -2 year old room, having a 9 children (1-2 year old) with 2 staff
Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
- Class 2
13-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
Cleaning supplies observed at the reach of children under the sink cabinet at the restroom
Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
- Class 3
24-09 · Food Preparation Area
No running water on the portable handwashing sink on the food prep area. The portable sink was not plugged and no evidence of recent water on it. Random stuff (towel, electrical plug and a purse) was on top of the sink. TA given to have handwashing portable sink working all time and fresh water always replenish. The handwashing sink must be empty all time, to facilitate the handwashing practice once an individual enters on the food prep area
Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
- Class 3
24-22 · Food Preparation Area
Open dry goods (mashed potatoes, cereal, grits) were observed not sealed. Dry food was placed on zip lock bags at the time of inspection
Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
- Class 3
32-08 · Outdoor Equipment
Provider shuffle toys and equipment around creating adequate distance from other equipment. TA to properly placed the outdoor equipment to prevent overcrowding or accidents
Corrected by Sep 24, 2024
- Class 3
33-03 · Training Requirements
Staff have not commenced the training within timeframe. Staff have 90 days of employment to commence DCF classes
- Class 3
33-09 · Training Requirements
Staff have not complete the fire extinguisher within timeframe. Staff have 30 days from employment to complete the training
- Class 2
12-18 · Facility Environment
No covers for electrical outlets in the mixed group roo. TA given to keep outlets covered all time and monitoring them thru the day
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Class 2
03-01 · Ratio Sufficient
An extra staff came in the room. Classes were spilt, having 6-1 year old with one teacher and 11 children of 2-4 with the second teacher
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Class 2
21-06 · Restrooms and Bath Facilities
Pee was observed sitting on the potty chair at children reach. TA given to have the potty chairs cleaned and sanitize between each use. Potty chair was emptied and cleaned at the time of inspection
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Class 2
32-06 · Outdoor Equipment
No 6" of mulch under and beneath the slide equipment. TA given to keep and maintained the mulch in place assuring there is the proper amount of mulch
- Class 3
44-03 · Personnel Records
No employment Attestation in staff files. TA given to have employment attestation completed at the time of employment
- Class 3
45-01 · Background Screening Documents
No 5131 completed in staff files. TA given to have form 5131 completed at the time of employment
- Class 3
45-04 · Background Screening Documents
No employment history for last 5 years documented in staff files. . TA given to have employment history completed at the time of employment
- Class 3
45-09 · Background Screening Documents
There is not an account created on Clearinghouse for the facility. There is not roster for all childcare personnel. Ta given to provider to commenced the process to get and account and get access to clearinghouse
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 6, 2025 inspection noted: “It was found that 26 children were at the facility without a credentialed staff” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 28, 2025 inspection noted: “Provider is expanding playground and counselor found that the play area was unlevel, nails exposed, power tools in the area. At this time provider is not taking…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 24, 2024 inspection noted: “Ratio was corrected at the time of inspection. Another staff took the 1 year old child from the Infant leaving 1:4 (Infants) and added to the 1 -2 year old room…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Florida DCF, Office of Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error