Kids World Of Zephyrhills LLC

ZEPHYRHILLS, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity84
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Est. price$973/mo

Contact information

Address6145 Abbott Station Dr, Zephyrhills FL, 33542

CityZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33542

CountyPASCO

Phone8138380868

Operating details

HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM

Capacity84

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High14
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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6145 Abbott Station Dr, Zephyrhills FL, 33542, ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33542

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/20/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 392/20/2026

    39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-04)

    Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR] Comments: 39-4: During the inspection, the director stated that the teacher write an incident report for child 1. An incident report was not written for child 2 because she did not see any hair cut on child 2. At the end of the day when child 1 went into a different classroom, the teacher did not move the incident report to child 1s closing class, so the parent did not get the incident report at the end of the day. The mom texted the director asking about what had happened the child 1s shirt. The director stated what had occurred and said that the incident report is waiting for her to sign the next morning. When the mom came in the next day she signed the incident report, however she dated her signature for the date of the incident instead of the date signed. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D 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. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-20. View official inspection document (report 9bc1592f-3953-4df3-95ae-78d7b0580501)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 042/20/2026

    04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)

    Supervision of children in the [three year old] group was inadequate in that [a number of children were not being safe with scissors]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: 4-01: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the video footage from 2/18/2026 of the three-year-old room. At the 9 second mark child 2 is cutting with the scissors above child 1s head and then child 1 cuts above child 2s head. Child 2 turned to the child next to him (in a green shirt) and cuts with his scissors at the child, the child in the green shirt pushes the scissors away. Child 2 turns back toward Child 1 and reaches to cut above Child 1s head and the child in the green shirt reaches above child 2s head and cuts with his scissors. The children stop and the teacher is seen by the table passing out more paper. The teacher is seen assisting a child with scissors. At the 1 minute 54 second mark, Child 2 turns toward child 1 and cuts at child 1s shirt. Child 1 looks down and touches his shirt. Child 2 cut at Child 1s shirt again and child 1 pushes child 2s scissors away. Child 1 is seen looking at his shirt. At the 3 minute 22 second mark, a child at table 2 in a blue shirt reaches behind him to cut at Child 2s shirt. At the 3 minute 48 second mark, Child 2 cuts at child 1s shirt again. At the other table, four children are cutting at each others hair. The teacher looks over and says something and the children stop. At the 4 minute 58 second mark, two children at table 2 (one in blue and one in white) are cutting at each other and cutting each others scissors. They stop at the 6 minute 4 second mark. At the 6 minute 15 second mark, a child with longer hair at table 2 appears to be cutting at his own fingers and then appears to cut at his own hair. At the 6 minute 57 second mark, the child in the black shirt at table 2 appears to be cutting at his own hair. At the 7 minute 24 second mark, Child 2 grabs Child 1s paper, child 1 pulls it back and child 1 cuts at child 2s shirt, then child 2 cuts at child 1s shirt. At the 7 minute 43 second mark teacher took away child 2s scissors. 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. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-20. View official inspection document (report 9bc1592f-3953-4df3-95ae-78d7b0580501)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 456/5/2025

    45. (45-05)

    Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist reviewed the background Screening Clearinghouse Roster. Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: The Background Screening Clearinghouse will generate e-mails and send you, the provider, a reminder at 60, 30, and 21 days prior to the retention date expiration. Please note, you will only receive that notification for the staff that are on your facility/home roster. Please keep your roster current in the Clearinghouse to avoid confusion on expiration dates, or unwanted notifications. 45-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 employee did not have documentation that the 5 year employment history was verified. During the inspection, the director contacted that 2 employees former employees within the last 5 years and documented it on the verification form. This is being marked compliant. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (page 51) The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-05. View official inspection document (report 90eb07b6-930e-41e4-b542-e376203a5d5d)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 336/5/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 14 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 14 of the 14 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. 33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 employee did not have documentation that the safe sleep training was completed within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 (page 41) 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. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-05. View official inspection document (report 90eb07b6-930e-41e4-b542-e376203a5d5d)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 306/5/2025

    30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (30-10)

    Soiled disposable diapers were not disposed of in a plastic-lined, securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: 30-10: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the diaper garbage in the one year old classroom did not have a lid. The director replaced the diaper garbage with a garbage that had a lid. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J (page 37) Soiled or wet disposable diapers must be disposed of in a plastic lined, securely covered container that is not accessible to the children. The container must be emptied, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected, at least, daily. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-05. View official inspection document (report 90eb07b6-930e-41e4-b542-e376203a5d5d)

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 236/5/2025

    23. (23-04)

    The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children or in vehicles used to transport children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The last fire drill was conducted on 5/5/2025. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 5/2026. The annual fire inspection was conducted on 10/29/2024. 23-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fire extinguisher in the vehicle had a 1A:10BC fire extinguisher. During the inspection, the director stated that she had an extra tagged fire extinguisher that was greater then the 2A:10BC rating. The director put the extra fire extinguisher into the transportation vehicle. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.8.2 B (page 27) Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-05. View official inspection document (report 90eb07b6-930e-41e4-b542-e376203a5d5d)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 262/7/2025

    26. (26-01)

    The facility's menu was not [ was not dated, did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: 26-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the posted menu was not dated or updated with corrections. During the inspection, staff added the date and the updates to the menu. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Meal and snack menus must be planned, written, dated, and posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place, accessible to the parents/guardians. Any menu substitutions must be noted on the menu. A generalized menu of possible snack choices for programs that receive food donations is acceptable. All meals and snacks prepared outside of the facilitys kitchen or designated food preparation area, such as catered food, must be listed along with the source. Daily meal and snack menus must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months for licensing purposes. Operators who participate in the USDA Food Program must keep menus in accordance with the Department of Health and USDA requirements. Not Applicable Comments During the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the school prepares the food for the children on site. 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-07. View official inspection document (report eabede07-b288-46e5-a064-b227521b3215)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 252/7/2025

    25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (25-02)

    Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: 25-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the size of the food for the one year old was greater than 0.5 inches. During the inspection, staff broke the food into smaller pieces. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, C Foods that are associated with young childrens choking incidents must not be served to children under 4 years of age, such as, but not limited to, whole/round hot dogs, popcorn, chips, pretzel nuggets, whole grapes, nuts, cheese cubes/sticks and any food that is of similar shape and size of the trachea/windpipe. Food for infants must be cut into pieces inch or smaller, food for toddlers must be cut into pieces inch or smaller to prevent choking. This applies to all food, even food provided by parents/guardians. 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-07. View official inspection document (report eabede07-b288-46e5-a064-b227521b3215)

    Not corrected
  7. High riskStandard 242/7/2025

    24. (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: 24-18: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed expired milk. The milk was discarded. 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. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-07. View official inspection document (report eabede07-b288-46e5-a064-b227521b3215)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 172/7/2025

    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: 17-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the white vinyl fence was dirty. Staff cleaned the vinyl fence. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-07. View official inspection document (report eabede07-b288-46e5-a064-b227521b3215)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 2310/28/2024

    23. (23-02)

    The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The last fire drill was conducted on 10/28/2024 with Licensing Specialist. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 05/2025. During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the annual fire inspection was not conducted annually in that the last inspection was completed on 07/21/2023. Staff was given until 11/12/2024 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.8.2 Fire Safety Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-28. View official inspection document (report 0cede860-0c27-4c87-9adc-9b9998bad4e9)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 3410/28/2024

    34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-07)

    The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, D. 1 and 2 Comments: During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the director responsible for daily operations was not at the facility. Licensing Specialist reviewed timesheets for director responsible and observed the last day the director clocked in was 10/07/2024. Staff advised the director was on leave due to damages at home from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance; CCF Handbook Section 4.7 Director Credential: Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CF FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. All applications and documentation will be verified, and,if complete, the credential will be issued by the Department or its designated representative on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(g), F.A.C. A. Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority. B. CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, must be maintained at the facility for review by the licensing authority. A Director Credential, as documented on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, is active for five years from the date of issuance. C. An individual may not be the director of child care facilities that overlap in the hours of operation. D. An individual with an inactive Director Credential is ineligible to be the director of a child care facility. E. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. F. Child care facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. 1. The licensing authority will then issue a provisional license for a period not to exceed six months for any facility without a credentialed director. 2. The provisional license will have an effective date of the first day the facility was without a credentialed director. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Compliance Comments REMINDER: There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facility's exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facility's annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood, and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review (CCF Handbook, p. 53). 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-28. View official inspection document (report 0cede860-0c27-4c87-9adc-9b9998bad4e9)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 3310/28/2024

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 Comments: During the time of inspection, staff advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 12 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 12 of the 12 employee records. During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 employee who did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year. The employee completed 5 hours in total. Staff was given until 11/29/2024 to come back into compliance with this standard. REMINDER: In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. Counselor reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-28. View official inspection document (report 0cede860-0c27-4c87-9adc-9b9998bad4e9)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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About this daycare

  • Location: ZEPHYRHILLS, PASCO County
  • Capacity: 84
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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