Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.92
Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center
32245 Saint Joe Rd, Dade City, FL 33525
- License:
- C06PA0062
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 192
- License expiration:
- March 4, 2027
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
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center from February 8, 2023 through June 24, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 20, 2026 and involved medication, with a due date of June 19, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 20
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 3
6 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 15.5 local median in 33525
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 38%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.7
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
October 6, 2023November 17, 2023July 1, 2024October 25, 2024June 4, 2025February 11, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 6, 2023June 4, 2025May 20, 2026Medication
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 11, 2026May 20, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 17-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 5 active wasp nests on the school age playground. During the inspection, the director removed the nests. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The label on the prescription medication did not have the required information in that it did not include [the doctor's script]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 40-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 medications (Childrens Ibuprofen and Hydrocortizone-10 ) did not have the doctors script. Both children are under 2 years of age and the medication stated that do not use unless directed by a doctor. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Prescription and non- prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and med ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-05
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]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 26 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 26 of the 26 employee records. 44-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 6 Child Abuse and Neglect forms that were not signed annually by the employees. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 28 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 28 of the 28 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026.********33-01: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the 40 hours of introductory training within 12 months from the class start date, exceeding 15 months for their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Child care personn ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 33-9: Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not have documentation that the safe sleep training was completed within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 4.2.3 All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 33-13: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 1 child care personnel did not complete the School Readiness Pre- Service training within 90 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7, Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness p ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 40-17: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 3 expired medications, two in the one year old room (insect repellent exp 9/2024 and Aquaphor exp 12/2025) and one in the two year old classroom (A&D exp 1/2026). During the inspection, staff discarded the diaper creams. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 17-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was a hazard on the school age playground, in that there was an active wasp nest under the flooring of the climber. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 26 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 26 of the 26 employee records. REMINDER : In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. 33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 employee did not have documentation that the safe sleep training was completed within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have traini ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 35-12: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 employee that did not have documentation that the facilitys exposure plan was reviewed before they started working. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6 There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 24 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 24 of the 24 employee records. REMINDER : In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. 33-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per mon ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers, safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 employees did not have documentation that the fire extinguisher training was completed and 1 employee did not have documentation that the safe sleep training was completed within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by November 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 28 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 28 of the 28 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing counselor seen one personnel did not finish their DCF training hours. The director advised that the staff member failed an exam, and has it rescheduled for July 17th, 2024. The provider has until July 30th to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must succe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Inspector notes
- During the previous inspection, the Licensing Counselor observed an employee started working on 5/16/2023 and did not take or finish the safe sleep training within 30 days of hire. During the reinspection, Licensing Counselor observed that the sink in the employee did not finish the safe sleep. This is being marked non-compliant. The director was given until December 27, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [under the green slides] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed that the sand/ground cover under the green slides in the toddler's playground was measuring 3 inches. 3.12 Outdoor Equipment 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area.
- Correction status
- Due by November 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed an employee started working on 5/16/2023 and did not take or finish the safe sleep training within 30 days of hire. 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- During the previous inspection, the CCR observed that 2 personnel did not finish their 40-hour training.. During the reinspection, CCR observed that one personnel was put on Administrative leave beginning on 2/8/23 until she finishes her classes and one personnel is retaking two exam on the 14th of April, 2023. This is still in non-compliance with regulations. No on-site reinspection was conducted. The reinspection was completed by document submission via email on 3/23/23 to the counselor. Counselor received and reviewed documentation. Documents were deleted and/or destroyed after review. During the Re-inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Inspector notes
- During the previous inspection, the CCR observed that 2 personnel did not finish their 5 hours Early Literacy training During the reinspection, CCR observed that one personnel was put on Administrative leave beginning on 2/8/23 until she finishes her classes and one personnel is retaking two exam on the 14th of April, 2023. This is still in non-compliance with regulations. No on-site reinspection was conducted. The reinspection was completed by document submission via email on 3/23/23 to the counselor. Counselor received and reviewed documentation. Documents were deleted and/or destroyed after review. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Sec ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 29 employees. During the inspection, CCR 29 of 29 employee records. When the CCR was reviewing the files the CCR seen 2 personnel did not finish their 40-hour training. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Childcare personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child C ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 29 employees. During the inspection, CCR 29 of 29 employee records. When the CCR was reviewing the files the CCR seen 2 personnel did not finish their 5 hours Early Literacy training. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employm ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 explain the current process for ensuring that all necessary medical documentation is in place when administering medication to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection indicate that some medications were found without the required physician's script. This question helps parents understand how the center verifies and maintains necessary medical records for children in their care.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on June 24, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor medication expiration dates to ensure that only current and safe products are available for use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that medication management has been a repeated topic, with findings noted in early 2026 regarding expired items. Asking about the current monitoring process provides insight into how the center keeps supplies updated.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the staff take to regularly inspect the outdoor play areas for potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2023, 2025, and 2026 document findings related to outdoor play area maintenance, including ground cover and environmental hazards. This question helps parents understand the center's routine for keeping play spaces safe and clear.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members remain up-to-date with their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records show multiple findings over the past few years regarding the documentation of required staff training, such as safe sleep practices and introductory coursework. This question allows the director to explain how they track and verify that all personnel meet these standards.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for a strong partnership between families and childcare providers. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps them informed about their child's day and any operational updates.