Creative World School Oakstead
LAND O LAKES, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address3490 Oakstead Blvd, Land O Lakes FL, 34638
CountyPASCO
Phone8138037500
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity310
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High4
- Medium11
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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3490 Oakstead Blvd, Land O Lakes FL, 34638, LAND O LAKES, FL 34638
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/8/2026
- High6
- Medium-High3
- Medium9
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 406/8/2026
40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (40-17)
Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Comments: 40-17: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 expired medication (Benedryl exp 2/2026), 1 medication (Childrens Tylenol) that was onsite and no longer being used by the child and 1 medication on site (Childrens Benedryl), however the 1 child is no longer enrolled. During the inspection, staff discarded the medication. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. RECORD KEEPING Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report 13978c86-3e2a-4a0c-b9d2-42332d52baf4)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 336/8/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-09)
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Comments: 33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the safe sleep training within 30 days of employment. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Departments Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Departments training transcript in the child care personnel record. Due: 7/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report 13978c86-3e2a-4a0c-b9d2-42332d52baf4)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 336/8/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Comments: 33-06: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the DCF 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years. Due: 7/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report 13978c86-3e2a-4a0c-b9d2-42332d52baf4)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 336/8/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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: During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 49 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 49 of the 49 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. 33-01: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel did not complete the 40 hours of introductory training within 12 months from the class start date, exceeding 15 months for their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. Due: 7/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report 13978c86-3e2a-4a0c-b9d2-42332d52baf4)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 246/8/2026
24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-18)
Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Comments: 24-18: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 3 milks in the refrigerator that expired on 6/4/2026 and 6/5/2026. Staff discarded the milk. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report 13978c86-3e2a-4a0c-b9d2-42332d52baf4)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 246/8/2026
24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-11)
Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. Comments: During the inspection, the Operator advised that the facility provides meals and snacks to the children that are in care. 24-11: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the food waste garbage in the kitchen was missing the lid. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8 Leak-proof, non-absorbent containers covered with a tight-fitting lid for all food waste stored inside the facility. The container must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized or disinfected daily. Due: 7/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report 13978c86-3e2a-4a0c-b9d2-42332d52baf4)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 044/15/2026
04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)
Supervision of children in the [Manatee ground] group was inadequate in that [a child was left without adult supervision in the classroom]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 Comments: 4-01: On 4/15/2026, Licensing Specialist observed the recording of the Manatee classroom from 4/13/2026. Licensing Specialist observed the classrooms back door being held open by teacher 1 and that there are 3 children sitting in front of the door waiting to go outside. Two of the children go outside and the child is still sitting on the floor in the classroom. At the 16 second mark, teacher 1 walks away from the door and the door closes. At the 58 second mark, the child stands up and is looking at the window and then looks around. At the 1 minute 52 second mark, the child walks over and stands in front of the window. The window is tinted so that you cannot see into the classroom from outside. At the 2 minute 37 second mark, the child walks away from the window and stands by a toy shelf. At the 3 minute 11 second mark, the child walks over to another window in the classroom. At the 3-minute 25-minute mark, the child starts playing with a toy. At the 3 minute 35 second mark, the seals teacher is seen looking through the window from the Seals classroom. At the 3 minute 51 second mark, the Manatee outside door opens and teacher 1 and teacher 2 and the child goes outside with the class. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 2.4 A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-15. View official inspection document (report 8a0e3e81-edfa-4d84-b896-85b01a9761e7)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 3310/13/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-09)
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 Comments: 33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel that did not complete the safe sleep training within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record. Due: 11/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-13. View official inspection document (report 254b53d9-6ef9-4169-b2bd-f9916dec97d6)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 3310/13/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Comments: During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 46 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 46 of the 46 employee records. Counselor reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. REMINDER: In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. 33-06: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the DCF 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years. Due: 11/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-13. View official inspection document (report 254b53d9-6ef9-4169-b2bd-f9916dec97d6)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 399/10/2025
39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-03)
Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Comments: 39-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist determined an incident report not created on 8/1/2025 for when child 1 was left unattended in a classroom. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist advised that an incident report had to be created. Staff created the incident report and had the parents sign the form. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-10. View official inspection document (report cd864fc7-1c42-43ae-a3bf-e3c744d0dcd2)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 049/10/2025
04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)
Supervision of children in the [Manatee Room] group was inadequate in that [ child 1 was left unattended in the classroom on 8/1/2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 Comments: 4-01: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that child 1 was left unattended in the classroom on 8/1/2025, per the interviews from the director, teacher 1, teacher 2 and the assistant director. The child was found in the classroom by teacher 1. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-10. View official inspection document (report cd864fc7-1c42-43ae-a3bf-e3c744d0dcd2)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 337/10/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Comments: During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 46 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 46 of the 46 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 2 personnel that did not complete their 10 in service for 24-25 year. The director was given until August 10, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 A-D Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration onchildren ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of thefollowing areas (college level courses will be accepted):1. Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infectiousdiseases, sudden infant death syndrome, emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, shaken baby syndrome, use of safe sleep practices, administration of medicine, emergency preparedness, and handling of hazardous materials;2. Pediatric CPR;3. First Aid (may be taken to meet the in-service requirement only once every two years);4. Nutrition;5. Child development - typical and atypical;6. Child transportation and safety;7. Behavior management;8. Working with families; Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 439. Design and use of child-oriented space;10. Community, health and social service resources;11. Child abuse;12. Child care for multilingual children;13. Working with children with disabilities in child care;14. Safety in outdoor play;15. Literacy;16. Guidance and discipline;17. Computer technology;18. Leadership development/program management and child care personnelsupervision;19. Age-appropriate lesson planning;20. Homework assistance for school-age care;21. Food safety training;22. Developing special interest centers/spaces and environments;23. Other course areas relating to child care or child care management;24. Any of the online courses offered through the Departments child care website. B. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CFFSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in- service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for review by the licensing authority. C. All child care personnel employed in the industry beyond 15 months, who change employment from one child care program to another during the fiscal year must complete the annual in-service training requirement. D. Child care personnel not in compliance with the annual in-service training requirement described in this section must complete the remaining in-service training requirement within 30 days of the noncompliance finding by the licensing authority. These hours cannot be used to meet the current years in service training requirements. Due: 8/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-10. View official inspection document (report 7d3f8253-9469-41f0-a8e6-0e91e50c4584)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 337/10/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Comments: During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 46 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 46 of the 46 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel did not finish her 5 hours Early Literacy training. The director was given until August 10, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the childcare industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Childcare personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years. Due: 8/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-10. View official inspection document (report 7d3f8253-9469-41f0-a8e6-0e91e50c4584)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 127/10/2025
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-02)
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the elephant room under the drawing of the elephant there was a broken electrical cover. The director was given until August 10, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- 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: 8/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-10. View official inspection document (report 7d3f8253-9469-41f0-a8e6-0e91e50c4584)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 057/10/2025
05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (05-04)
The facility's transportation log did not include [the second sweep was not conducted]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 Comments: During the inspection, the director advised that currently there are two transportation vehicles. First vehicle was not on site to be monitored. The second vehicle is a 2011 Chevy Express (135829) that was last inspected on 7/27/2024 and is insured through Progressive Express Insurance Company with an effective date of 6/1/2025. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the transportation log was missing the second childcare personnel signatures on 6 entries dated between 6/5/2025 through 7/9/25. The director was given until August 10, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook section 2.5.2 Transportation Log -A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the childcare facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person (s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable). Compliance Comments The director advised that there are 2 drivers. Driver 1s license will expire on 12/20/2031, the physical was conducted on 10/15/2024, the CPR and First Aid certificate is valid until 6/30/2027 and the driver has completed the transportation training. Driver 2s license will expire on 5/19/2032, physical was conducted on 1/9/2025, the CPR and First Aid certificate is valid until10/31/26 and the driver as completed transportation safety training. 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Compliance Due: 8/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-10. View official inspection document (report 7d3f8253-9469-41f0-a8e6-0e91e50c4584)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 173/10/2025
17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-07)
The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed on the playground fence on the young playground (the playground to the far right when facing the playground) had a hole at the base of the fence larger than 3 1/2 inches deep. The whole was on the right side of the playground (when facing the playground), on the left side of the sprinkler system. The sprinkler was in the whole. The whole was 9 inches deep from the bottom of the fence to the bottom of the whole, and 10 inches wide coming away from the fence. On the older children's playground (the playground to the far left when facing the playground), there is a whole on the left fence on the left side of the playground at the bottom of the fence towards the back of the playground. The whole was 10 inches deep, and 10 inches wide when measuring along the fence. The director was given until April 10, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 F- Outdoor Play Area. F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or build- up to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-10. View official inspection document (report 87204dfc-c1fd-4874-a562-126b68276a0d)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 173/10/2025
17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-01)
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed on the middle playground, an area near the back left side of the fence (when facing the playground) across from the school building, there was an area, (which is not a fall/zone area, none of the structures in this playground are anchored into the ground) where artificial turf had come up and exposed the blue foam (the foam, was blue, white, gray, and black) underneath with pieces of foam coming off. During the inspection, pictures were taken. The director was given until April 10, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-10. View official inspection document (report 87204dfc-c1fd-4874-a562-126b68276a0d)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 4210/30/2024
42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (42-02)
The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Comments: 42-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 5 childrens files that did not have a current physical on file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. Compliance Comments During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 262 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 262 of the 262 childrens records. Licensing Specialist monitored the September 2024 Distracted Driver Brochures. Licensing Specialist monitored the August/September 2024 Influenza Brochures. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-30. View official inspection document (report f5900ca7-b74b-47bb-9e53-08a605011d1e)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 0510/30/2024
05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (05-04)
The facility's transportation log did not include [drivers signature, the secondary signature, the time on the vehicle and the time off the vehicle, some had children check marked on the vehicle, but not when they got off the vehicle, and some had children checked off the vehicle but not checked on the vehicle.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 Comments: 5-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed some transportation log entries were missing the drivers signature, the secondary signature, the time on the vehicle and the time off the vehicle, some had children check marked on the vehicle, but not when they got off the vehicle, and some had children checked off the vehicle but not checked on the vehicle. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable). Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-30. View official inspection document (report f5900ca7-b74b-47bb-9e53-08a605011d1e)
Not corrected
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: LAND O LAKES, PASCO County
- Capacity: 310
- Type: Child Care Facility
What parents actually pay
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