Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.38
- Local median
- 0.65
Sea of Learning Pre-School
9430 Decubellis Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654
- License:
- C06PA0097
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 70
- License expiration:
- March 25, 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 inspectionFebruary 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 5, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Sea of Learning Pre-School from February 13, 2023 through February 23, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 23, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of March 23, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 18
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 5
5 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 14 local median in 34654
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 54%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 1.56
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 20, 2023November 5, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 12, 2025February 23, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 12, 2025February 23, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 26, 2023February 23, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 17, 2025November 5, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the VPK room the wall in housekeeping the paint is peeling. There is a hole in the wall were the black bracket is(the director repaired this by replacing the screw that was missing). In the bathroom by the VPK classroom had a hole in the wall behind the door where door knob is(The hole was repaired during the time of the inspection.) The counter top surface in the kitchen is peeling and exposing the particle board. In the 1 year-old classroom behind the door there is hole in the wall.(The director put up a door stopper over the holes). The director was given until March 23, 2026, to come into compliance with this standar ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that all the equipment has a black substance and a white and green substance. On the red bike toy there is rust on the top of the red area. There is rust on the jungle gym. There is rust on the monkey bars. The wooden ship the wood behind the orange tubbing is deteriorating and chipping off. The fencing that is connected to the ship is deteriorating. The director was given until March 23, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2026
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 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 16 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 16 of the 16 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel did not finish her 5 hours Early Literacy training. The director was given until March 23, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist 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 e ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 16 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 16 of the 16 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed one personnel did not complete their School Readiness training within the 90 days. The director was given until March 23, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Section 3.1 Preservice. Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [a second signature for the personnel in charge]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 6 of 10 of the facility's transportation log did not include second personnel signature. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the Operator signed the logs that were missing signatures during the inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 Transportation Log: A . A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing aut ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 10/30/2025. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 01/15/25. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 01/2026. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher for the second vehicle being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely with a current certificate. The vehicle tag expired: 1/2025. The replacement Fire Extinguisher tag expires 1/2026. This standard has been brought back into compliance in t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 75 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 28 of the 75 childrens records (Letters A through M including 5 newly enrolled childrens files since the last inspection). During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two childrens' files which had expired immunization forms. This standard was brought back into compliance in that the Operator informed the children's guardians that the children needed to go home, and the children were taken home. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assista ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 75 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 28 of the 75 childrens records (Letters A through M including 5 newly enrolled childrens files since the last inspection). During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one child's file did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040). This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the Operator asked the child's guardian to take the child home. The child was picked up. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the program's vehicles was monitored at time of inspection. The installed vehicle alarm was not in working condition in that it could not be heard from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. The director was given until August 18, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, regarding the maintaining of the vehicle alarm. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, 1.D - D. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the drive ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 12-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the 2 year old room there was a hole in the door that has a mirror on the door(filled in the hole) and the bottom of the mirror the trim is broken(the provider removed the mirror.). In the 1 year old room there was a hole on the wall behind the door(filled in the hole) and paint peeling the corner of the green wall were the children eat. By the front door the bottom of the pam tree the basket is broken and the foam that is inside the basket holding the palm tree in place was broken and there was small pieces of foam on the floor around the palm tree(fixed by removing the palm tree). In the other 1 year old room the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed cords and lights hanging down and or in the reach of the children in the following rooms infant's, 1 year old's, 2 year old's,3 year old's, VPK and the gathering room. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by removing the cords and vacuums out of the reach of the children. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 D.- General Health and Safety Requirements. D. Strangulation hazards, strings, and cords long enough to encircle a childs neck such as those on toys and window coverings must not be accessible to children in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed cleaning solution, sanitizers, hole puncher, stapler, can opener, potato peeler, screw driver and wrench within the reach of the children. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by removing the cleaning solutions, sanitizers, hole puncher, stapler, can opener, potato peeler, screw driver and wrench out of the reach of the children. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A . All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazard ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the 3/4 year old's playground the yellow covered slide has a crack on the side. The director was given until April 14, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards .
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [under swings, by the blue slide, the yellow slide and tire swing] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground the mulch under the fall zones were not 6 inches in depth. On the i year old playground the mulch was measuring 3 inches under the swings. On the 2 year old playground by the slide the specialist was able to see the ground. On the 3 year old/VPK playground by the yellow slide the specialist was able to see the ground. On the School Age playground under the tire swing the specialist was able to see the ground. The director was given until April 14, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. The provider has the mulch on site and needs to put it in the fall zone. During the inspection, Licensing Speci ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 [in that October of 2023 was not documented]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 14.3, number 2), (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The last fire drill was conducted on September 28, 2023. The fire extinguishers are certified through January 2024. Child Care Regulation observed that the facility did not have a documented fire drill for October 2023. "A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care." Licensing Specialist monitored a fire drill at the time of this inspection to complete the requirement of one fire drill a year with Licensing Specialist present; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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
- Child Care Regulation observed that one Child Care personnel did not complete the 40 hour required trainings within the allotted time. "4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care 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. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toileting facility did not have: [ soap] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H (Section 10.6, number 7) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed that the outdoor restroom had hand soap on top of the towel dispenser, out of reach of the children. "H. Running water, soap, trash receptacles, toilet paper, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained must be available and within reach of children using the bathroom." The teacher moved the soap to the sink, where children can reach; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-14
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [a four year old child did not wash hands after using the restroom]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed a four year old child come out of the outside toileting booth and return to the group without washing hands. "3.10.1 Handwashing Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution." Child Care Regulation asked t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-03
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
What is your current process for ensuring that all required signatures are captured on transportation logs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a November 2025 inspection show that some transportation logs were missing the required second personnel signature.
- Context
- The provider corrected this issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through how you verify that vehicle alarm systems are fully functional and ready for use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 noted that a vehicle alarm system was not in working condition at that time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are stored securely and out of reach of children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 noted that some hazardous items were accessible to children.
- Context
- The provider corrected this issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track staff training requirements to ensure everyone stays up to date with their certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from February 2026 indicate that some personnel had not completed required training within the expected timeframes.
- Context
- The director was given until March 23, 2026, to come into compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting outdoor play equipment and the surrounding area to ensure everything remains in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that multiple inspections between 2025 and 2026 identified concerns regarding the maintenance of outdoor play areas and equipment.
Related violations