Sandy's Learning Center

LUTZ, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity65
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM
Est. price$1,065/mo

Contact information

Address15923 N Florida Ave, Lutz FL, 33549

CityLUTZ, FL 33549

CountyHILLSBOROUGH

Phone8139615209

Operating details

HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM

Capacity65

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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15923 N Florida Ave, Lutz FL, 33549, LUTZ, FL 33549

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/7/2026

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

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 281/7/2026

    28. (28-02)

    Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed 3 sippy cups and 1 bottle not labeled with the child's first and last name. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the teacher in the classroom labeled the sippy cups and bottles with each child's first and last name. Per the DCF Handbook Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-07. View official inspection document (report 5ca1f037-513f-41f7-a2ed-899db522694c)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 321/7/2026

    32. (32-03)

    The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the wood platform boards on the yellow jeep are broken and yellow metal frame has some rust around the frame located on the preschool playground. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the wood platform boards on the yellow jeep are broken, and yellow metal frame has some rust around the frame located on the preschool playground. Per the DCF Handbook All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. TRAINING Due: 2/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-07. View official inspection document (report 5ca1f037-513f-41f7-a2ed-899db522694c)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 331/7/2026

    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: During the time of the inspection the Licesning Specialist monitored 1 staff file that did not complete the required 5 hour early literacy and language development training within the 12 months of working in the child care industry. Per the DCF Handbook 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. Due: 2/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-07. View official inspection document (report 5ca1f037-513f-41f7-a2ed-899db522694c)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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3Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,065/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: LUTZ, HILLSBOROUGH County
  • Capacity: 65
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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