Sugar & Spice Learning Center
LAND O LAKES, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address3508 Land O Lakes Blvd, Land O Lakes FL, 34639
CountyPASCO
Phone8139963115
Operating details
HoursMon 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity107
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High7
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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3508 Land O Lakes Blvd, Land O Lakes FL, 34639, LAND O LAKES, FL 34639
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/6/2026
- High6
- Medium-High5
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 054/6/2026
05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (05-04)
The facility's transportation log did not include [arrival time]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the transportation log was missing the arrival time on the following dates: 3/5/26, 3/6/26, and 3/19/26. The director was given until May 6, 2026, 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). 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 5/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report 8ce06dfa-45bc-488f-a749-5cbfdd82053d)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 124/6/2026
12. (12-02)
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the cafeteria the bottom of the cabinet the surface has worn off and is exposing the particle board. The director was given until May 6, 2026, 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. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 5/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report 8ce06dfa-45bc-488f-a749-5cbfdd82053d)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 174/6/2026
17. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the toddler playground the following equipment had a black substance on it: the dinosaur statue, the little tyke jungle gym, the kitchen set, and the white fence in between the toddler playground and the 3 &up playground. On the toddler playground the wood at the bottom of the pavilion is deteriorating and a screw is sticking out. The green swings on the toddler playground is missing the safety restraints. On the 3 & up playground the dinosaur the tail is cracked and there is a whole in it. The director was given until May 6, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, 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. Due: 5/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report 8ce06dfa-45bc-488f-a749-5cbfdd82053d)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 334/6/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-13)
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 19 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 19 of the 19 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed 2 personnel that did not complete their School Readiness training within the 90 days. The director was given until May 6, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Section 3.1 Preservice. Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section,as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. Due: 5/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report 8ce06dfa-45bc-488f-a749-5cbfdd82053d)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 404/6/2026
40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (40-04)
A medication, [Nystatin], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in classroom Estella there was medication (Nystatin) prescribed by a doctor that was not in its original container. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by returning the medication to the parent. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 6.5 Medication C. Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. All prescription and non-prescription medication must be dispensed according to written directions on the prescription label or printed manufacturers label and maintained at the appropriate temperature. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report 8ce06dfa-45bc-488f-a749-5cbfdd82053d)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 404/6/2026
40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (40-22)
Additional documentation describing the symptoms that would require the prescription and/or non-prescription medication used on an as needed basis to be administered was not on file. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and 2.5.3, C & D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the medication forms for diaper ointment cream did not state how much to apply on the child and when to apply. It did not state what to look for. The director was given until May 6, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 A. Medication. Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: A. The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non-prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs name; the name of the medication to be given; and date, time and amount of the correct dosage to be given. Prescription and non- prescription medications that are used on an as needed basis require the parent/ legal guardian to provide additional documentation on the authorization form to describe symptoms that would require the medication to be given. The child care provider must never administer a medication that is prescribed for one child to another child. RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 115 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 115 of the 115 childrens records. 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 19 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 19 of the 19 employee records. Due: 5/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report 8ce06dfa-45bc-488f-a749-5cbfdd82053d)
Not corrected
2025
- High riskStandard 035/27/2025
03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (03-01)
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [44] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: 5:27/2025 at 11:11 Ratio 2:10 one year olds 2:15 three year olds and four 2:19 two and three 1:18 four and five 2:5 infant and one 2:18 four and five 5/13/2025 ratio on camera During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the camera footage from 5-13-2025. At time stamp 6:56 am (actual time 7:56 am. Staff advised that the cameras time stamp is an hour behind), Licensing Specialist observed that the cafeteria was out of ratio, in that there were 3 staff with 44 children with mixed ages of infants (1) one year olds (4) through school age children. During the inspection, the children were separated into different classrooms. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. 7. When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the largest number of children within the group. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-27. View official inspection document (report 445721ed-d098-4fcc-8624-19cc1f9d5780)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 045/27/2025
04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (04-01)
Supervision of children in the [cafeteria] group was inadequate in that [teacher 1 was in the kitchen prepping the food, leaving the children in the cafeteria unsupervised. Teacher 1s back was to the children while she was in the kitchen]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: 4-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the camera footage from 5-13-2025. At time stamp 5:08 am through 5:26 am (actual time 6:08 am through 6:26 am. Staff advised that the cameras time stamp is an hour behind), Licensing Specialist observed that the cafeteria did not have adequate supervision, in that the teacher 1 was in the kitchen prepping the food, leaving the children in the cafeteria unsupervised. Teacher 1s back was to the children while she was in the kitchen. During the inspection, teacher 2 entered the cafeteria at 5:26 am (actual time 6:26 am) and was supervising the children. 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. C. Supervision standards apply at all times away from the child care facility, including during field trips, outdoor play, and when picking up or dropping off children at designated locations, such as bus stops, school, or a childs home. For school-age children, personnel must know where the children are and what they are doing at all times and capable of responding to emergencies including when children are separated from their group. D. At all times, lighting must allow child care personnel to see and supervise children while in care. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-27. View official inspection document (report 445721ed-d098-4fcc-8624-19cc1f9d5780)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 045/27/2025
04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (04-09)
Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: 4-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the camera footage from 5-13-2025. At time stamp 6:37 am through 7:00 am (actual time 7:37 am through 8:00 am. Staff advised that the cameras time stamp is an hour behind), Licensing Specialist observed that an infant and one year olds were in high chairs outside of feeding time. The children were removed from the high chair. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B Infants must be held for bottle feedings until they are developmentally ready to sit in an age appropriate chair with good head control. Children must not be left in high chairs or other types of feeding chairs other than during feeding times. The use of safety straps is required to prevent children from falling out of the high chair. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-27. View official inspection document (report 445721ed-d098-4fcc-8624-19cc1f9d5780)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 095/27/2025
09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (09-06)
The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: 9-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the camera footage from 5-13-2025. At time stamp 6:39 am through 6:59 am (actual time 7:39 am through 7:59 am. Staff advised that the cameras time stamp is an hour behind), Licensing Specialist observed that an infant and one year olds were watching electronic media. During the inspection, staff turned off the electronic media at 6:59 am (actual time 7:59 am). This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day. 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-27. View official inspection document (report 445721ed-d098-4fcc-8624-19cc1f9d5780)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 155/27/2025
15. (15-03)
The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [19] based on 35 square feet and [44] children were observed in care. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: 15-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the camera footage from 5-13-2025. At time stamp 6:56 am (actual time 7:56 am. Staff advised that the cameras time stamp is an hour behind), Licensing Specialist observed that the cafeteria was over capacity, in that the capacity for the cafeteria is 19 children and there were 44 children in the cafeteria. The children were split into different classrooms. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.2 D Each room routinely used as a classroom must provide the minimum 35 square footage of usable indoor floor space per child. A. Space that is used as a common dining area or for large group assemblies/activities is included in the usable indoor floor space for purposes of determining overall facility capacity. TA: CCF Handbook Section 3.4.3 D., While a common area is being used for dining or specific large group assemblies/activities (special events), the applicable 20- or 35- square foot requirement of usable indoor floor space does not apply, although supervision and ratios must still be maintained. This means that for special events, the overall room capacity may be greater than it would be under normal use; however, the facility must maintain minimum square footage per child in accordance with the local fire authority requirements. 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-27. View official inspection document (report 445721ed-d098-4fcc-8624-19cc1f9d5780)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
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About this daycare
- Location: LAND O LAKES, PASCO County
- Capacity: 107
- Type: Child Care Facility
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