Creative World School Apollo Beach
APOLLO BEACH, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address5931 Frond Way, Apollo Beach FL, 33572
CountyHILLSBOROUGH
Phone8136491820
Operating details
HoursMon 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity255
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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5931 Frond Way, Apollo Beach FL, 33572, APOLLO BEACH, FL 33572
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/12/2026
- High1
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 475/12/2026
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 time of the complaint the Licensing Specialist observed footage of an incident on 5/5/2026 were childcare personnel inappropriately interacted with a child in care in a manner that was aggressive. According to the DCF Handbook Section 8.2 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. Fixed at the time of the inspection. Director informed Licensing that childcare personnel had been terminated. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments During the time of inspection, the Provider advised the Licensing Specialist they did not have any additional comments, questions, or concerns they wanted to include on the inspection. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Cecilia Torres Date: 05/12/2026 ____________________________________________ Received by: Charlene Wiggins Date: 05/12/2026 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-12. View official inspection document (report 4ae089ec-fd87-47d1-ab0c-f6d2d34d1f8d)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 333/20/2025
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 the inspection Licensing Specialist observed that childcare personnel did not complete DCF requirements. According to the DCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: ? Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations ? Health, Safety and Nutrition ? Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect ? Child Growth and Development ? Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: ? Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or ? Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours) Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-20. View official inspection document (report e3680b5d-7b67-4172-b777-895d46397394)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium riskStandard 2111/21/2024
21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 (21-07)
Children did not receive assistance with toileting or bathing in accordance with their age or required needs. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the time of the complaint Licensing Specialists observed the footage from the facility and saw that the childcare personnel did not assist children in the bathroom. According to DCF Handbook Section 3.7.F Restrooms and Bath Facilities F. Children must receive supervision and assistance as required by their age and developmental needs. They must be accounted for at all times while bathing and toileting. 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-21. View official inspection document (report 55751265-9100-44dc-ba7c-27611a4d70cb)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 4411/21/2024
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-04)
The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the time of the compliant inspection Licensing observed that childcare personnel child abuse and Neglect form was expired. According to DCF Handbook Section 7.4, C Personnel Records C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. Fixed at the time of the inspection. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-21. View official inspection document (report 55751265-9100-44dc-ba7c-27611a4d70cb)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4711/21/2024
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 time of the complaint inspection, Licensing Specialist viewed the footage from the facility and observed that the childcare personnel interacted with the child aggressively by dislocating the child's arm. According to the DCF 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 Provider had no comments Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-21. View official inspection document (report 55751265-9100-44dc-ba7c-27611a4d70cb)
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
$922/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: APOLLO BEACH, HILLSBOROUGH County
- Capacity: 255
- Type: Child Care Facility
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