Gan Chaya Preschool
PALM HARBOR, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address3696 Fisher Rd, Palm Harbor FL, 34683
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7277890408
Operating details
HoursMon 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Tue 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Wed 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Thu 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Fri 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Capacity20
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High5
- Medium6
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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3696 Fisher Rd, Palm Harbor FL, 34683, PALM HARBOR, FL 34683
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/13/2026
- High4
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 184/13/2026
18. Medication: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36) (18-20)
Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. Comments: Pease submit a completed medication authorization for the child noted. Due: 4/30/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report dde9e618-b9af-4ad1-97ae-274f47813417)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 184/13/2026
18. Medication: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36) (18-01)
Prescription/non-prescription medication [for 1 child] brought to the childrens center was not in the original container. (Section 16, number 3) Comments: Please submit proof of original container for the medication noted. Due: 4/24/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-13. View official inspection document (report dde9e618-b9af-4ad1-97ae-274f47813417)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 6012/8/2025
60. Toxic Hazardous Materials (60-04)
The childrens centers storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. Comments: Multiple items were in unlocked and accessible drawers. The items were removed, and the Director will ensure that they are in a locked cabinet moving forward. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 90ed7e62-a206-47f7-a017-dd526736f195)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 2111/24/2025
21. Accidents/Incidents V. A. (21-01)
Child care personnel failed to share the accident or incident report with the custodial parent/legal guardian or individual authorized to pick up the child on the date that the incident occurred. Comments: There was an incident that occurred on 11-20-25 when a staff member grabbed a child on the arm and forced her to sit on the floor. The children's center did not write a incident/accident report or give it to the custodial parent until 11-21-25. The same incident included 2 other children when the staff member forcefully sat those children on the floor as well. Submit a corrective action statement ensuring that all staff write incident or accident reports on the day of occurrence and give to the custodial parent for signature. 22. Posted/Appropriate Activities: V. A. Not Monitored 23. Written Plan (Infants) V. A. Not Monitored 24. Written Report (Infants) V. A. Not Monitored 25. Field Trips V. A. Not Monitored 26. Emergency Plan/Diagram Posted V. A. Not Monitored PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT VI 27. Fire Inspection VI.B. Not Monitored 28. Telephone VI.B. Not Monitored Due: 12/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-24. View official inspection document (report 9f046eef-5c04-41c4-9af7-c8c669acd055)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 0911/24/2025
09. Disciplinary Practices III. (09-03)
Child care personnel did not comply with the childrens center written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Comments: Licensing Specialist confirmed that child care staff did not comply with the children's center written disciplinary policy when a staff member grabbed a child by the arm and forcefully sat that child plus 2 other children to a sitting position on the ground. Submit a plan to ensure that all staff is aware of the center's discipline policy and adheres to it. REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IV Compliance Comments All necessary agencies were contacted. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-24. View official inspection document (report 9f046eef-5c04-41c4-9af7-c8c669acd055)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 428/21/2025
42. Napping Space VI. E. (42-03)
A childs napping or sleeping space was against more than two solid barriers. Comments: Director asked staff to rearrange space to allow for no more than 2 solid barriers for children at naptime in the 2's room. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-21. View official inspection document (report b74b32da-bf74-4149-91e8-b34f159b641a)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 348/21/2025
34. Lighting VI. C. (34-02)
Lighting was insufficient to visually observe and supervise children including at naptime. Comments: The 2's classroom was extremely dark during naptime, and the staff was asked to remove window coverings so that the children can be seen. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-21. View official inspection document (report b74b32da-bf74-4149-91e8-b34f159b641a)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 168/21/2025
16. Childrens Records (16-05)
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. Comments: Please submit a completed EMR for the child noted. Due: 8/28/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-21. View official inspection document (report b74b32da-bf74-4149-91e8-b34f159b641a)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 018/21/2025
01. General/Direct II. A. (01-01)
Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [3's and 4's] group of children as evidenced by [leaving the children unattended to answer the door. ]. Comments: A staff member left the building to answer the door. The Director was not present at the time, and when she returned, she reiterated to the staff that this cannot happen moving forward. Compliance Comments The 1's room was closed. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-21. View official inspection document (report b74b32da-bf74-4149-91e8-b34f159b641a)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 124/7/2025
12. (12-20)
Program 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 program. (Section 18.1) Personnel I [SR] Comments: One staff member did not have the pre-service completed within the 90-day timeframe or prior to unsupervised care of children. Please submit updated an DCF Transcript showing completion of all pre-service for the staff member noted. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-07. View official inspection document (report a54fbb5a-9688-4c7e-8c74-915c48f33d42)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,188/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: PALM HARBOR, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 20
- Type: Child Care Facility
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