Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.17
- Local median
- 0.28
The Hobby Horse Day Care
321 N Lawrence St, Bushnell, FL 33513
- License:
- C05SU0032
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 63
- License expiration:
- June 29, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Sumter 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 inspectionJune 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for The Hobby Horse Day Care from January 30, 2023 through June 5, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 30, 2023 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of February 28, 2023.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
11 later inspections, from April 11, 2023 through June 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 12 local median in Sumter County
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.7
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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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 [picnic table has cracks, holes and jagged edges]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that the 3 green picnic tables on the older children playground are split, with holes and jagged edges. Picnic tables should be safe guarded against pinching children fingers or legs until replaced, removed or repaired (duct tap does not repair the tables).
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement physical expired 1/29/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 your process for maintaining outdoor play equipment to ensure it stays in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2023 noted concerns regarding the condition of outdoor picnic tables on the playground. Asking about current maintenance routines helps parents understand how the center keeps play areas in good repair.
- Context
- The issue noted in the 2023 report was corrected, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your system for tracking and updating student health records, such as physical examinations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2023 identified an instance where a student health record was not current. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all required documentation remains up to date for every child.
- Context
- The issue noted in the 2023 report was corrected, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families when it is time to update important documents like medical forms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Proactive communication regarding administrative requirements ensures that children's files remain compliant without parents needing to track deadlines themselves. Understanding this process helps families know what to expect during the enrollment period.
General question
What is your daily routine for checking the playground and other shared spaces to ensure they are ready for children each morning?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Daily safety checks are a standard part of high-quality childcare operations. Learning about these routines provides insight into how the staff prioritizes a well-maintained environment for the children.
General question
How are staff members trained to identify and report any maintenance needs they notice throughout the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Empowering all staff to be observant helps ensure that any equipment or facility issues are addressed quickly. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to ongoing facility care.