Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.23
- Local median
- 0.31
Nature Coast Pre-school & Therapy Center
7431 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34446
- License:
- C05CI0087
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 147
- License expiration:
- July 30, 2027
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 inspectionJune 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Nature Coast Pre-school & Therapy Center from July 12, 2023 through June 17, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 30, 2026 and involved incident records.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
6 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in Citrus County
Compared to 48 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.63
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 19, 2025April 30, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of complaint, Licensing Specialist was made aware that documentation was not completed on the day the accident / incident occurred for the child and teacher listed on the supplemental. Technical assistance provided that childcare personnel must document the accident / incident on the day that it occurred. Resolved at time of inspection as Director had staff document the incident.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, Counselor observed staff on supplemental had outdated Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character on file. Technical Assistance provided that the most recent version of the Attestation of Good Moral Character form is the July 2024 version. Once the individual has re-attested to the new version, they will not need to re-attest until a new version is adopted in rule.
- Correction status
- Due by October 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor received a copy of the incident report where Previous Director dated it 08-27-2025. Parent / Guardian signed 08-28-2025. Technical assistance provided that the Accident / Incident report must be shared with the custodial parent / legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up the child on the day that 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
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
Could you describe the current process for ensuring all staff background screening documents, such as the Attestation of Good Moral Character, are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection show that some staff records were found to have outdated forms on file. This question helps clarify how the center tracks and updates these important documents for all personnel.
- Context
- The record indicates this was due by October 29, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been implemented to ensure that accident or incident reports are documented and shared with parents on the same day they occur?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show repeated instances where incident documentation or parent notification did not occur on the day of the event. Asking about current procedures helps parents understand how the center ensures timely communication regarding child health and safety.
Related violations
General question
How does the leadership team monitor daily classroom records to ensure that all required documentation is completed before staff leave for the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent record-keeping is essential for maintaining clear communication between teachers and families. This question helps parents understand the center's internal oversight practices.
General question
What is the center's policy for communicating with families if a minor incident occurs during the school day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the communication flow for routine incidents helps families feel confident about how information is shared. This question clarifies the center's standard approach to keeping parents informed.
General question
How are new staff members trained on the center's administrative requirements and documentation standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staff training is a key component of operational consistency. This question helps parents learn how the center prepares its team to manage daily administrative responsibilities effectively.