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Childery

Trinity Academy & Preschool

228 MASON AVE, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32117Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 20% violation rate across 10 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 2026) and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Florida's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Florida caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 10 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
40
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:6Not Regulated
Preschool1:20Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 7 Findings
7 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.

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  1. Sep 22, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Form12-01

      Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] During the inspection, the licensing specialist observed walls, doors, and door frames, in need of cleaning. The areas in need of cleaning include the infant room and the walls of the main part of the facility. To come into compliance, the above areas must be cleaned by the reinspection date of 09/29/25. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: Physical Environment Children are much more susceptible to the adverse effects of environmental factors, materials and toxicants. It is imperative that the childcare environment is conducive to the healthy development of children. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. Due Date 9/29/2025

    • Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)25-04

      Food served at the facility was not free from spoilage and contamination, and was not safe for eating as evidenced by [expired food item in freezer. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] During the inspection of the freezer, the licensing specialist removed a frozen bag of butter balls that expired on 05/22/25. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.9.3 Food Safety Handling of food in a safe and careful manner prevents the spread of bacteria, viruses and fungi. Outbreaks of foodborne illnesses have occurred in many settings, including child care facilities. D. If a facility chooses to provide food to children directly or by contract with an outside source, such as a caterer, the food must be free from spoilage and handled in a sanitary manner at all times. The facility must have adequate equipment available to maintain food safety. Due Date Completed at time of inspection

    • Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6,29-16

      Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] While inspecting the restrooms and bath facilities, the licensing specialist observed that there were no handwashing procedure signs. To come back into the compliance, the facility must post handwashing signs in the restrooms. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.10.1 Handwashing D. Situations or times that children, childcare personnel, and/or volunteers must perform hand hygiene must be posted in all food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. Due Date 9/29/2025

  2. Oct 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 CCF Handbook, Section 3.823-08

      The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] The licensing specialist observed an incomplete fire drill log. All emergency drill elements were missing dating back to May 2024. The director filled in the rest of the information during the remainder of the inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook States: 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany child care personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and child care personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee.

  3. Feb 14, 20233 Findings3 Important
    • Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.404-08

      An infant was observed being fed with a propped bottle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, C An infant was given a bottle in a crib. This counselor removed the bottle while in this classroom. The CCF Handbook states that infants must be held for bottle feedings.

    • Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.620-06

      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 Cribs contained balls, other toys, and shoes and a blanket. This counselor removed items from the cribs. The CCF Handbook states that children must not be placed in the cribs, playpens, play yards or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk.

    • Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.546-01

      There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR] No daily attendance was available in the infant and 1 year old room. This staff member completed the classroom attendance in the presence of this counselor. The CCF Jandbook states that daily attendance must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program.

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