Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.28
The Hobby Horse Day Care III
49 SE 2nd Ave, Webster, FL 33597
- License:
- C05SU0067
- 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:
- 87
- License expiration:
- December 13, 2026
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 inspectionMarch 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for The Hobby Horse Day Care III from March 15, 2023 through March 11, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 1, 2025 and involved health or food records, with a due date of July 30, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from July 14, 2025 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
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 4
- 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
- 17%
- 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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement physical expired 12/14/2024
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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
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 (Section 17.1, number 2) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Employee in the kitchen did not have on a head covering. Employee put head covering on during time of inspection. B. Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with readyto- eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area.
- 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
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement did not have an immunization file for Counselor to review.
- Correction status
- Due by August 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child listed on supplement did not have a physical on file for Counselor to review.
- Correction status
- Due by August 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 ensuring that all student health records and physicals are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where a student's health examination was not current. This question helps clarify how the center tracks expiration dates to ensure all documentation remains compliant.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in March 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the intake process for new enrollment documents to ensure that all required health and immunization forms are complete from the start?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted missing health and immunization documentation for some students. Asking about the current intake process helps parents understand how the center verifies that all required paperwork is in place upon enrollment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What training or daily routines are in place for staff working in the kitchen to ensure they follow all food safety and hygiene protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection indicate a past concern regarding proper head coverings for staff in the food preparation area. This question allows the center to explain their current food safety practices and staff supervision.
- Context
- This issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families when it is time to renew their child's health or immunization records?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Proactive communication regarding document expiration helps prevent gaps in required files. Understanding the center's notification system helps parents know what to expect regarding administrative requests.
General question
What is your approach to maintaining staff awareness of health and safety standards throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular training and reminders are essential for keeping safety protocols top-of-mind for all employees. This question provides insight into the center's commitment to consistent staff performance and operational standards.