Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.95
- Local median
- 0.31
Treasure Chest Learning Center
3195 Crystal River High Dr, Crystal River, FL 34428
- License:
- C05CI0073
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Before School, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:45AM to 4:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- October 1, 2026
Typical cost: $975 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$975/mo
Median daily rate: $45.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Citrus County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for Treasure Chest Learning Center from January 11, 2023 through May 11, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 21, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 12, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 6
6 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 12 local median in Crystal River
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 1.56
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 17, 2023January 25, 2024April 21, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 17, 2023January 13, 2026April 21, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 25, 2024April 21, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 17, 2023January 25, 2024Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 25, 2024April 21, 2026Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 16, 2025February 20, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist was made aware that the director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. Provisional license is being extended to 06/24/2026. Technical assistance provided that the director responsible for the daily operation of the program must have an active Director Credential.
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the children listed on the supplemental had expired immunization forms. Technical assistance provided that all children must have a valid immunization record or equivalent on file.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental had an expired Child Abuse Reporting Form on file. Technical assistance provided that personnel / volunteers who work ten hours or more per month must have a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually in their file.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have a complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on file. Technical assistance provided that all staff must have a complete CF- FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements on file.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the staff listed on supplemental did not have a Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance on file. Technical assistance provided that all staff must have documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance on file that shows DCF childcare eligibility determination date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A
- Report comments
- At time of complaint inspection, Counselor was made aware that no incident reports were documented on the day that it occurred for Child 1. Technical assistance provided that all accident or incidents that occur, must be documented on the day that it occurred.
- Correction status
- Due by April 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed that the director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. Facility has a provisional license as of 10-27-2025. Technical assistance provided that the director responsible for the daily operation of the program must have an active Director Credential on file.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B
- Report comments
- Teacher did not follow the discipline policy. Technical Assistance provided to staff that they must comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D
- Report comments
- Teacher stated that incident report was not provided to the parent the same day the incident occurred. Technical Assistance provided to all staff that the incident reports must be given to the parent or guardian to be signed the same day the incident occurred.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- Teacher stated that she held child's arms across his chest while disciplining him. Technical Assistance provided that this is inappropriate, and childcare personnel must not interact with children in care in a manner that is aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in any nature. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No comments at this time. Counselor Comments This is a complaint; therefore, other standards are not monitored. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Alicia Mitchell 05/16/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Diana Murphy 05/16/2025
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [holes and crack in pour and play surface on playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed holes on playground. The playground has the pour and play spongy type resilient surface. The holes are large enough to be a tripping hazard. Photos are attached and forwarded to Director.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Correction / follow-up note
- Person in charge was not able to find proof of staff training of the exposure plan.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- Counselor reviewed all 5 staff files. Staff listed on supplement child abuse and neglect has expired.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C
- Report comments
- Employee listed on supplement background screening has not been cleared through the Clearinghouse.
- Correction status
- Due by January 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [Sharp jagged edges/ rusted. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the red handles on the red, white, blue, and yellow duck looking toy to have rusted, sharp jagged parts on the red handle of the play equipment. The provider will need to remove, fix, or replace the red, white, blue, and yellow duck looking toy. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all play equipment is in safe and sanitary condition.
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the staff personnel listed on the confidential page did not complete in-service hours for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The personnel listed on the confidential page complete hours to make up for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all required personnel completed their in-service hours with the fiscal year.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed children from the high school in the daycare facility working with children without a volunteer form. All children are listed on the confidential page. The provider will need to have the individuals fill out a volunteer form. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all individuals who is volunteering have a volunteer acknowledgement form on file.
- Correction status
- Due by September 18, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the fence around the playground was not at ground level. Provider will need to fix the fence to so that it is at ground level. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the base of the fence in the outdoor play area is at ground level so that it does not allow inside or outside access by children or animals.
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed the fence around the playground had gaps in the gate that the children/animals could enter or leave the playground and the gate was not at ground level. The provider will need to put the gate at ground level and close the gap in the gate. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the playground does not have gaps wide enough for children/animals to enter/exit and the fence/gate is at ground level. Provider requested 30 days so that they may have time to discuss with the school administration to get the gate corrected.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff background screening documents are complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection in April 2026 identified missing documentation regarding background screening clearances for staff. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these important personnel records.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on May 11, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that staff members are trained to handle child interactions in a way that aligns with your discipline policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2025 noted a concern regarding staff interactions with children. This question allows you to learn about the center's current approach to staff training and behavioral guidance.
- Context
- This was addressed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping track of staff credentials and ensuring that the director and other staff maintain active certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where staff training or credentialing documentation was incomplete. Understanding how the center manages these requirements provides insight into their administrative oversight.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain how the center documents and communicates with parents when an accident or incident occurs involving a child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that there have been past instances where incident documentation or parent notification did not meet requirements. This question helps you understand the center's current communication practices for these situations.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you regularly monitor the condition of your outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains safe for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report noted concerns in the past regarding the maintenance of playground surfaces and equipment. Asking about the current maintenance schedule helps you understand how the center keeps play areas in good condition.
Related violations