The Children's Courtyard
LAND O LAKES, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address17727 Mentmore Blvd, Land O Lakes FL, 34638
CountyPASCO
Phone8139208700
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:30PM
Capacity258
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/30/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High6
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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17727 Mentmore Blvd, Land O Lakes FL, 34638, LAND O LAKES, FL 34638
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/30/2025
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 336/30/2025
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 30 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 30 of the 30 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. 33-1: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 12 months of starting the DCF courses. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-30. View official inspection document (report 4e86c5e7-0add-4f0a-8219-51a5aa75158b)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 123/21/2025
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: 12-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that some areas of the facility was not in good repair, in that there was peeling paint/peeling wall in the Toddler 1 room, Toddler 2 room, and Toddler 3 room. Licensing Specialist also observed that the wood on the wooden play stove in the Pre-K 3 room was peeling. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A 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. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-21. View official inspection document (report 03a0d220-13e8-4009-9f96-2aeb2ec79b9a)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 243/21/2025
24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (24-21)
Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Comments: 24-21: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was opened packages of food (carrots, cheese slices, shredded cheese, and baked pasta) in a zipplock bag that were not labeled with the name and date it was opened. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E D. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-21. View official inspection document (report 03a0d220-13e8-4009-9f96-2aeb2ec79b9a)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$869/month
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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: 258
- Type: Child Care Facility
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