New Horizons Preschool and Learning Center

PORT RICHEY, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity131
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
Est. price$869/mo

Contact information

Address7440 Ridge Rd, Port Richey FL, 34668

CityPORT RICHEY, FL 34668

CountyPASCO

Phone7278447100

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

Capacity131

Compliance snapshot

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

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  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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7440 Ridge Rd, Port Richey FL, 34668, PORT RICHEY, FL 34668

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

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

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  • Medium-High3
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  • Medium-Low0
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2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 292/2/2026

    29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (29-02)

    Child care personnel did not wash their hands [after diaper changing]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: 29-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist watched the camera footage from 1-23-2026 from 7:26 am-7:31 am in the Ones A room. Licensing Specialist observed that the teacher changed the diaper at 7:24:53 am. The teacher completed the diaper change at 7:27:00 am and did wash the childs hands or her own hands. The teacher sanitized the diaper table. The teacher changed the next childs diaper at 7:28:57 am. The diaper change was completed at 7:30:15 am and the teacher did not wash the childs hands. The teacher did wash her own hands at 7:30:50 am. The teacher did not sanitize the diaper table. The teacher changed another child at 7:36:06 am. The teacher completed the diaper change at 7:37:46 am and did not wash the childs hands. The teacher sanitized the diaper table at 7:38:24 am. The teacher did not wash her hands. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-02. View official inspection document (report 87f793b6-4733-4a4b-8ed6-c3d23e9d8bbe)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 292/2/2026

    29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (29-03)

    Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [diaper changing]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: 29-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist watched the camera footage from 1-23-2026 from 7:26 am-7:31 am in the Ones A room. Licensing Specialist observed that the teacher changed the diaper at 7:24:53 am. The teacher completed the diaper change at 7:27:00 am and did wash the childs hands or her own hands. The teacher sanitized the diaper table. The teacher changed the next childs diaper at 7:28:57 am. The diaper change was completed at 7:30:15 am and the teacher did not wash the childs hands. The teacher did wash her own hands at 7:30:50 am. The teacher did not sanitize the diaper table. The teacher changed another child at 7:36:06 am. The teacher completed the diaper change at 7:37:46 am and did not wash the childs hands. The teacher sanitized the diaper table at 7:38:24 am. The teacher did not wash her hands. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-02. View official inspection document (report 87f793b6-4733-4a4b-8ed6-c3d23e9d8bbe)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 302/2/2026

    30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-05)

    The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: 30-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist watched the camera footage from 1-23-2026 from 7:26 am-7:31 am in the Ones A room. Licensing Specialist observed that the teacher changed the diaper at 7:24:53 am. The teacher completed the diaper change at 7:27:00 am and did wash the childs hands or her own hands. The teacher sanitized the diaper table. The teacher changed the next childs diaper at 7:28:57 am. The diaper change was completed at 7:30:15 am and the teacher did not wash the childs hands. The teacher did wash her own hands at 7:30:50 am. The teacher did not sanitize the diaper table. The teacher changed another child at 7:36:06 am. The teacher completed the diaper change at 7:37:46 am and did not wash the childs hands. The teacher sanitized the diaper table at 7:38:24 am. The teacher did not wash her hands. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. 31. Indoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Not Monitored 32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 Not Monitored TRAINING 33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 Not Monitored 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 Not Monitored 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 Not Monitored 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-02. View official inspection document (report 87f793b6-4733-4a4b-8ed6-c3d23e9d8bbe)

    Corrected at inspection

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

3Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(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: PORT RICHEY, PASCO County
  • Capacity: 131
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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