Wesley Creative School for Children LLC

DADE CITY, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

2.9based on state inspection data
Capacity96
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

Address37628 Church Ave, Dade City FL, 33525

CityDADE CITY, FL 33525

CountyPASCO

Phone3525673024

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

Capacity96

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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37628 Church Ave, Dade City FL, 33525, DADE CITY, FL 33525

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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 staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  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: 6/17/2026

  • High6
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 456/17/2026

    45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-04)

    An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 staff personnel that did not have their employment history verification was not on file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D 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. 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT 47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 Not Monitored Due: 7/19/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-17. View official inspection document (report 41e34326-535e-40da-8721-2b471e545d09)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 076/17/2026

    07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (07-06)

    The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the alarm did not sound within one minute. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 17 A. All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle. B. The maximum number of individuals transported in a vehicle may not exceed the manufacturers designated seating capacity or the number of factory installed seat belts. C. When transporting children, staff-to-child ratios must be maintained at all times. The driver may be included in the staff-to-child ratio if he or she meets screening and training requirements. D. All child care facilities must comply with the insurance requirements found in Section 316.615(4), F.S. Documentation shall be maintained at the facility. E. The interior of vehicles, when being used to transport children, must be maintained at a temperature comfortable to children (between 65- and 82- degrees Fahrenheit). The vehicle can be ventilated either by mechanical or natural means to maintain the temperature. F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. 2. List of approved alarm manufacturers may be found on the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare . 3. Alarms must be installed and maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations. 4. Alarm systems installed according to the manufacturers instructions prior to October 1, 2021, will be deemed to satisfy this requirement if they meet the criteria set forth in 2.5.4.F.1. above. Under this allowance, the existing alarm system must always be properly maintained in working order. Should at any time the alarm system require replacement, the new system must be selected from the Departments approved list referenced in 2.5.4 F.2. above. 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 Due: 7/19/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-17. View official inspection document (report 41e34326-535e-40da-8721-2b471e545d09)

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 331/26/2026

    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 Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 17 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 17 of the 17 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. 33-13: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 10 child care personnel did not complete the School Readiness Pre- Service training within 90 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7, 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: 2/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-26. View official inspection document (report 53e693bd-70d5-4471-aece-aedbb6b93382)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 3911/7/2025

    39. (39-03)

    Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: 39-3: During the inspection, it was determined that the provider did not write an incident report for the child. Teacher 2 stated that the child fell on the playground two weeks ago and hit his lip, he was climbing and fell, hitting his lip. Teacher 2 stated that she did not write an incident report. Teacher 2 stated that the mom was told about the accident when she picked up. Teacher 2 advised that she did not let the director, or the assistant know about the lip injury. During the inspection, teacher 2 wrote an incident report for the child. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, 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. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT 47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 CCF Handbook, Section 8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored SCHOOL READINESS 48. Group Size (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-07. View official inspection document (report b299be34-f9aa-472a-8a2a-4f2a40a3c75d)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 3311/7/2025

    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: 33-13: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 1 child care personnel did not complete the School Readiness Pre- Service training within 90 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7, 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. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 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) Not Monitored Due: 1/7/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-07. View official inspection document (report b299be34-f9aa-472a-8a2a-4f2a40a3c75d)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 3311/7/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-03)

    The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: 33-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 1 child care personnel did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their hire date. The child care personnel started the DCF 40 hours of introductory training on 11/29/2025. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 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. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-07. View official inspection document (report b299be34-f9aa-472a-8a2a-4f2a40a3c75d)

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium-Low riskStandard 449/10/2025

    44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-05)

    A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 17 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 17 of the 17 employee records. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist updated the People Section in CARES. 44-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed one volunteer did not have a volunteer acknowledgment form completed. During the inspection, the volunteer acknowledgment form was completed. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F Prior to beginning volunteering in a child care facility, a CF-FSP 5217, Volunteer Acknowledgment which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(e), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website www.myflfamilies.com/childcare, must be completed and on file at the child care facility for the volunteer. Written documentation of volunteer hours must be maintained at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-10. View official inspection document (report 651c0cc6-9c9b-4372-815c-0203202534b7)

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 069/10/2025

    06. (06-01)

    The facility's driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR] Comments: The director advised that there are 2 drivers. Driver 1s license will expire on 1/15/2027, the physical was conducted on 3/24/2025,, the CPR and First Aid certificate is valid until 6/30/2027 and the driver has completed the transportation training. Driver 2s license will expire on 7/12/2027, physical was conducted on 8/13/2025 and the driver as completed transportation safety training. 6-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that driver 2 did not have CPR-Frist Aid training. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. Not Monitored Comments During the inspection, the director advised that currently there is one transportation vehicle 2004 Ford E450 (B44873) that was last inspected on 10/16/2024 and is insured through Progressive Express Ins with an effective date of 12/3/2024. The director advised that the vehicle was not on-site. 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored Not Monitored Comments During the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the parents are responsible for providing food. 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Not Monitored Due: 9/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-10. View official inspection document (report 651c0cc6-9c9b-4372-815c-0203202534b7)

    Not corrected
  6. High riskStandard 059/10/2025

    05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (05-04)

    The facility's transportation log did not include [time on the vehicle, time off the vehicle, and secondary signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments: 5-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed multiple transportation logs entries were missing required information, such as time on the vehicle, time off the vehicle, and secondary signature. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 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 child care 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 Noncompliance Due: 10/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-10. View official inspection document (report 651c0cc6-9c9b-4372-815c-0203202534b7)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 398/15/2025

    39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-01)

    Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR] Comments: 39-01: During the inspection, the preschool teacher stated that on 8/11/2025, her classroom was on the playground with the assistant directors class. At around 10:30 am the preschool teacher saw the child running to get to the metal car and tripped over the mulch and hit the side of his face on the metal car. The preschool teacher stated that she took him inside, washed the injury and put ice on it. The preschool teacher stated that the child did not cry. The preschool teacher wrote the accident report. The preschool teacher stated that she did not see any bruising and that the child acted fine for the rest of the day. The preschool teacher advised that in the afternoon, he only had a little swelling. The preschool teacher advised that the facilitys protocol regarding serious injuries is to contact the director, and the director will call the parent. The preschool teacher did not see the accident as serious, so the parents were not contacted. EMS was no contacted. The mom stated that when she picked up the child, she saw his eye and the afternoon teacher said that she had an incident report for the mom from the preschool teacher. The teacher could not give an explanation for what happened. The mom signed the incident report. The mom stated that his eye was almost swollen shut. The mom took him home. The child was complaining that his head was hurting so the mom gave him medicine and took the child to the ER Licensing Specialist received via email from the Program Safety Manager, images of the child that were sent by the mom. Licensing Specialist also received a copy of the accident report dated 8/11/2025 and the Emergency Room visit summary from 8/11/2025 that stated the diagnoses was traumatic injury of the head, contusion of right eyebrow, and abrasion, neck w/o infection. The child is no longer enrolled. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, C Custodial parents or legal guardians must be notified immediately if the event of any serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child, and their specific instructions regarding action to be taken under such circumstances must be obtained and followed. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-15. View official inspection document (report d743d1bd-7b97-48e3-af0a-e977d1fcd52d)

    Corrected at inspection
  8. High riskStandard 398/15/2025

    39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-07)

    The facility failed to report a serious injury or death to the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, E Health Requirements [SR] Comments: 39-07: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist determined that the provider did not contact the Licensing Specialist in regard to the serious injury that occurred on 8/11/2025 when the child accidently hit their head on a metal car on the playground. The child is no longer enrolled. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, E In the event of serious injury or death, the incident must immediately be reported to the licensing authority. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-15. View official inspection document (report d743d1bd-7b97-48e3-af0a-e977d1fcd52d)

    Corrected at inspection
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 455/5/2025

    45. (45-09)

    The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (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. 45-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the background screening employee/contractor roster was not maintained in that there were 12 employees that were added within 10 days of their hire date. During the inspection, the director added the staff to the roster. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-05. View official inspection document (report ee9ad709-80dc-43dc-82c6-39044035ee6b)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 065/5/2025

    06. (06-01)

    The facility's driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: The director advised that there is one driver. Driver 1s license will expire on 1/15/2027, the physical was conducted on 3/24/2025, and the driver has completed the transportation training. 6-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 1 driver did not have CPR-Frist Aid training. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. Not Monitored Comments During the inspection, the director advised that currently there is one transportation vehicle 2004 Ford E450 (B44873) that was last inspected on 10/16/2024 and is insured through Progressive Express Ins with an effective date of 12/3/2024. The director advised that the vehicle was not on-site. 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 2025-05-05. View official inspection document (report ee9ad709-80dc-43dc-82c6-39044035ee6b)

    Not corrected
  11. High riskStandard 035/5/2025

    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 [6] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [14] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: 1:4 infants 2:14 one year olds and two year olds (non-compliant) 2:20 three year olds and four year olds 2:21 four year olds and five year olds 1 director Corrected ratio 1:4 infants 3:14 one year olds and two year olds (corrected at the time of the inspection) 2:20 three year olds and four year olds 2:21 four year olds and five year olds 1 director 3-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the Toddler classroom was out of ratio, in that there were 2 teachers and 14 one year olds and two year olds in the Toddler classroom. During the inspection, a third staff member came into the Toddler Classroom, making the ratio 3 teachers to 14 one year olds and two year olds. 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 2025-05-05. View official inspection document (report ee9ad709-80dc-43dc-82c6-39044035ee6b)

    Not corrected
  12. Medium-High riskStandard 391/31/2025

    39. (39-05)

    Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [see below]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: 39-5: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 7 accident/incident reports that did not have the time of the accident/incident on the report or, 11 reports did not have the childs last name, and 3 reports did not have the date of the incident/accident. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-31. View official inspection document (report 2ab119ec-4f24-4248-aa7d-9387e6fb7701)

    Not corrected
  13. Medium-High riskStandard 331/31/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-06)

    The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: 33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 child care personnel that did not complete the early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-31. View official inspection document (report 2ab119ec-4f24-4248-aa7d-9387e6fb7701)

    Not corrected
  14. Medium-High riskStandard 331/31/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 15 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 15 of the 15 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. 33-1: During the 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, exceeding 15 months. 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 2025-01-31. View official inspection document (report 2ab119ec-4f24-4248-aa7d-9387e6fb7701)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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22Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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About this daycare

  • Location: DADE CITY, PASCO County
  • Capacity: 96
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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