Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.23
- Local median
- 0.27
Discovery Point Silverthorn
14281 Odyssey Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34609
- License:
- C05HE0073
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 219
- License expiration:
- October 23, 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 inspectionMay 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Discovery Point Silverthorn from January 20, 2023 through May 13, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 12, 2024 and involved child guidance.
Six later inspections, from September 20, 2024 through May 13, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 12 local median in 34609
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.74
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.
No recorded violations in this report
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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 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Teacher was terminated in that teacher did not comply with the facility's discipline policy.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
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 [rust and chipping paint]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor noted there was chipping paint on the yellow tube slide on the preschool playground. There was rust on the green car on the preschool playground.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [the monkey bars on the school aged playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Counselor noted there was no resilient surface under the monkey bars on the school age playground.
- Correction status
- Due by June 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
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 training and support provided to staff regarding your center's discipline and guidance policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection indicate a finding where staff did not follow the facility's written disciplinary policies. Asking about training helps parents understand how the center ensures all personnel are aligned with current guidance standards.
- Context
- The staff member involved in the 2024 finding was terminated at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often does your team conduct safety checks on outdoor play equipment to ensure everything remains in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted issues with maintenance on playground equipment, such as chipping paint and rust. This question helps parents learn about the center's ongoing maintenance routine for play areas.
- Context
- The issues noted in the 2023 report were addressed by the required correction date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all outdoor play areas meet current safety and surfacing standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 mention a concern regarding the resilient surfacing beneath playground equipment. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center maintains the physical safety of outdoor play zones.
- Context
- The surfacing issue was corrected by the required date in 2023.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to the daily experience of their child. Understanding how the center shares information about staffing and routines supports a transparent relationship between families and the facility.
General question
What steps does the center take to ensure that new staff members are fully integrated into the team and familiar with all facility protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the onboarding process provides insight into how the center maintains consistent care standards. This helps parents understand how the facility prepares staff to manage classroom environments effectively.