Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.55
- Local median
- 0.52
First Friends Preschool
2961 Landover Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34608
- License:
- C05HE0061
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 131
- License expiration:
- December 22, 2026
Typical cost: $693 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$693/mo
Median daily rate: $32.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Hernando County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for First Friends Preschool from March 14, 2023 through March 11, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 14, 2023 and involved equipment or readiness.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Nine later inspections, from July 26, 2023 through March 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 8 local median in 34608
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.33
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that 2 three-year-old classrooms did not have their schedule posted. The Teacher posted the classroom schedule. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the class schedule activities should be posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that childcare personnel working in the food preparation area was not wearing a head cover. A head cover was put on during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that a head cover should be worn while in the kitchen preparing food.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that three sippy cups/bottles were not labeled with the child first and last name in the three-year-old classroom. The Teacher labeled the bottles/sippy cups with the child first and last name. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all sippy cups/bottles should be labeled with the child first and last name.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Report comments
- Counselor found that a monthly inspection was not completed of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. A inspection was completed during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that inspections should be conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that a child student health examination form expired on 7/9/2023. An updated student health examination form should be obtained for the child. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all students should have a current student health examination form.
- Correction status
- Due by August 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor found that several childcare personnel child abuse and neglect form expired. A child abuse and neglect form should be completed by the childcare personnel. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that a child abuse and neglect form should be reviewed and signed annually.
- Correction status
- Due by August 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 walk me through your process for performing and documenting safety checks on the outdoor playground equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2023 noted that monthly inspections of playground supports and connectors were not fully documented at that time. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures equipment remains in good condition for the children.
- Context
- The inspection report indicates this was corrected at the time of the visit.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track health examination forms to ensure they stay current for all students?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in July 2023 identified a student health form that was not current. This question helps parents understand the administrative steps taken to keep important health documentation up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your procedure for ensuring that all personal items brought from home, such as bottles or cups, are clearly labeled for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2023 noted that some items in a classroom were not labeled with the child's name. Asking about this helps parents understand the daily routine for keeping personal belongings organized.
- Context
- The inspection report indicates this was corrected at the time of the visit.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that staff members working in the kitchen area follow proper hygiene and food preparation protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from July 2023 mention a finding regarding head coverings in the food preparation area. This question allows parents to learn about the center's current standards for kitchen hygiene.
- Context
- The inspection report indicates this was corrected at the time of the visit.
Related violations
General question
How do you keep parents informed about the daily classroom schedule and planned activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center communicates its daily routine helps parents feel more connected to their child's learning environment. This is a helpful way to learn about the center's communication style and transparency.