Creative Early Learning Academy

NEW PORT RICHEY, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

2.2based on state inspection data
Capacity97
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

Address4219 US Highway 19, New Port Richey FL, 34652

CityNEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652

CountyPASCO

Phone7278418900

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

Capacity97

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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4219 US Highway 19, New Port Richey FL, 34652, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/12/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 046/12/2026

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

    Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was pushed off of a toy and kicked in the face while the teacher sat and watched it happen]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the licensing specialist while viewing the camera footage observed a child get pushed down and kicked in the face while the teacher sat on the caterpillar toy and watched the incident occur and did not intervene. The operator brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by giving a supervision training and a verbal warning to the teacher that was sitting on the caterpillar watching. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 2.4.1, A -Supervision A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. 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 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Not Monitored 09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Not Monitored 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-12. View official inspection document (report 8aa8084f-7afe-4bec-8313-45ad6782fcbd)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 256/12/2026

    25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (25-20)

    Clean, sanitary drinking water was not available to all children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.8 Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the licensing specialist while viewing the camera footage observed the teacher holding the sippy cup up out of the reach of the child and then giving the cup to another child. The operator brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by making sure the teachers bring out the sippy cups and the water jug so the children can have water on the playground. Also making sure the teachers know to walkie talkie if they need more water or cups. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.9.8, A Drinking Water A. Clean, sanitary drinking water shall be readily accessible in indoor and outdoor areas, throughout the day. On hot days, bottle fed infants may be given additional breastmilk or formula mixed with water provided by their parent/legal guardian. Infants should not be given plain water in the first six months of life unless directed to by the childs physician. For the purposes of providing clean, sanitary drinking water, sink/water fountain combinations are prohibited if the handwashing sink is used for hygiene procedures after toileting or diaper changing. 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-12. View official inspection document (report 8aa8084f-7afe-4bec-8313-45ad6782fcbd)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 476/12/2026

    47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 (47-01)

    Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist while viewing the camera footage observed the teacher come over and grab the childs left wrist and right upper arm and pulls the child off the toy and released the child in front of the toy, the child then sat on the ground and cried. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by terminating the teacher. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 8.2, C Child Safety. C. Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments During the inspection, the Operator did not have any additional questions, comments or concerns that they wanted to include in the inspection. Counselor Comments COUNSELOR COMMENT SECTION: Information Updates: Please visit our website at, View official inspection document for information regarding - Child care news/announcements - Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Codes, Licensing Handbooks, and Classification Summaries - Brochures, fact sheets, publications, reports, forms, and applications Important Contacts: Child Care Training Information Center [CCTIC]: 1-888-FL-CCTIC | 1-888-352-2842 Background Screening Helpdesk: 1-888-352-2849 Florida Abuse Hotline: 1-800-96-ABUSE | 1-800-962-2873 Background Screening Documents 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. ***Please ensure that your email in the Clearinghouse is current, as notifications are sent via email. ***** ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Margorie Haimes Date: 06/12/2026 ____________________________________________ Received by: Tristanna Bleau Date: 06/12/2026 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-12. View official inspection document (report 8aa8084f-7afe-4bec-8313-45ad6782fcbd)

    Corrected at inspection
  4. High riskStandard 045/27/2026

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

    Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [children went under the jungle gym unsupervised and were touching each other.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the teacher stated The 3 children went under the slide where we could not see them. They went really under there but if we were rotating then we could have seen them. The operator brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by giving a verbal warning and had a training on supervision. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 2.4.1, A -Supervision A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. 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 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Not Monitored 09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Not Monitored 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-27. View official inspection document (report 0d086aee-5df7-43d2-b4c8-a638a41a85f5)

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 125/4/2026

    12. (12-01)

    Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. 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 following rooms there was a black substance on the wall: 2 year old room, 3B classroom, VPK A bathroom, and VPK B. The director was given until June 4, 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. Due: 6/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-04. View official inspection document (report 5f2bf85d-360d-4db5-852f-ff41a39d48f8)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 125/4/2026

    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 2 year old room the back door had a hole by the door knob. In the VPK B the carpet had strings sticking up off of it. In the preschool B classroom the sink does not turn on. The director was given until June 4, 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: 6/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-04. View official inspection document (report 5f2bf85d-360d-4db5-852f-ff41a39d48f8)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 175/4/2026

    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 platform in the back has soft spots. On the 3 and up playground there is black marker on all of the playground equipment. The director was given until June 4, 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: 6/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-04. View official inspection document (report 5f2bf85d-360d-4db5-852f-ff41a39d48f8)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 405/4/2026

    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 June 4, 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 Due: 6/4/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-04. View official inspection document (report 5f2bf85d-360d-4db5-852f-ff41a39d48f8)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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8Total Violations
8Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$973/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: NEW PORT RICHEY, PASCO County
  • Capacity: 97
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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