Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.2
- Local median
- 1.41
Kids Korner Childrens Services Inc
5814 8th St, Zephyrhills, FL 33542
- License:
- C06PA0028
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Drop In, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:45PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 110
- License expiration:
- August 31, 2026
Typical cost: $1,278 - $1,322 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,278 - $1,322/mo
Median daily rate: $59.00 - $61.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pasco County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionAugust 20, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 20, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Kids Korner Childrens Services Inc from January 3, 2023 through August 20, 2025.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 27, 2024 and involved attendance accountability.
Three later inspections, from May 3, 2024 through August 20, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in 33542
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 47%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 3.25
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 3, 2023December 1, 2023Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 1, 2023March 27, 2024Inspection 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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D
- Inspector notes
- 18-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 napping mats in the four year old/five year old room and 1 napping mat in the three year olds/four year old room that had a tear in the seam exposing the foam. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface.
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 24-11: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the food waste garbage did not have a tight fitted lid in the eating area. Staff brought out a new garbage that had a tight fitted lid brought into the eating area. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Leak-proof, non-absorbent containers covered with a tight-fitting lid for all food waste stored inside the facility. The container must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized or disinfected daily.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-11
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [there were 6 children in the one year old/two year old classroom and only 4 children marked in on the attendance, and there were 9 children in the four year old/five year old classroom and only 3 children marked in on the attendance.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- 46-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the classroom attendance roster was not accurate in that there were 6 children in the one year old/two year old classroom and only 4 children marked in on the attendance, and there were 9 children in the four year old/five year old classroom and only 3 children marked in on the attendance. Staff added the missing children on to a sheet of paper with their time that the children arrived in the classroom. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, . Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be use ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [fire drill was not conducted for November 2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- The last fire drill was conducted on 10/10/2023. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 1/2024. The annual fire inspection was conducted on 1/13/2023. 23-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that a fire drill was not conducted for November 2023. During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted with Licensing Specialist to make up for November 2023. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. Licensing Specialist advised that a fire dill still needs to be completed for December 2023. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
- Inspector notes
- 41-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 2 childrens records that had an expired immunization on file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [9 childrens records that did not have the acknowledgment that the custodial parents received a copy of the influenza brochure for August/September 2023. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4.
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 34 children enrolled. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist monitored 34 of the 34 children's records. 43-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 9 childrens records that did not have the acknowledgment that the custodial parents received a copy of the influenza brochure for August/September 2023. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Annually, during the months of August and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of children enrolled in the facility with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [22 childrens records that did not have the acknowledgment that the custodial parents received a copy of the distracted driver brochure for September 2023. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 43-10: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 22 childrens records that did not have the acknowledgment that the custodial parents received a copy of the distracted driver brochure for September 2023. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175- 12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A
- Inspector notes
- 45-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel that did not have the 5131 form on file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C.
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- 45-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel that did not have the 5 Year employment history checks on file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment h ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation monitored the 2022-2023 10 hours of annual in-service training. 33-3: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 child care personnel that did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not co ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Inspector notes
- 45-9: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the background screening roster was not maintained in that 2 child care personnel were not added to the roster within 10 days of their start date and 2 child care personnel were not given an end date within 10 days of their last day of employment. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 3 live roaches in the facility (staff killed and throw the roaches away). The owner advised that the facility has scheduled pest control services. The owner advised that the last time pest control came you was yesterday. Child Care Regulation also observed 3 dead roaches in the front area. The dead roaches were disposed of. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play are ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-09
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 your current process for ensuring that classroom attendance rosters are accurate and always stay with the group of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2024 inspection indicate that attendance rosters did not accurately reflect the number of children present in certain classrooms at that time.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all required background screening documentation is complete and up-to-date for every staff member?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that background screening documentation, including employment history and personnel rosters, has been a topic of concern in multiple reports between 2023 and 2024.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the process for tracking and updating children's health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection records from 2023 and 2024 show that health and food record documentation, such as immunization forms and food waste container requirements, were identified as areas needing attention.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting napping mats to ensure they remain in good condition and meet safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2024 noted that some floor mats had tears in the seams, which is why asking about current maintenance routines is helpful.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required emergency preparedness drills are conducted consistently throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2023 inspection noted a missed fire drill, and asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center maintains its emergency drill schedule.
- Context
- The center has had clean inspections since this report.
Related violations