Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.82
- Local median
- 1.41
Lil Stars Learning Center
5034 18th St, Zephyrhills, FL 33542
- License:
- C06PA0156
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 67
- License expiration:
- December 2, 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
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 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 10, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Lil Stars Learning Center from March 10, 2023 through June 22, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 22, 2026 and involved medication, with a due date of July 22, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 3
6 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in 33542
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 47%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- 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.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 19, 2025June 30, 2025November 5, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 19, 2025June 22, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 9, 2026June 22, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [the return to facility times on the 6/12/2026 fieldtrip and the 6/19/2026 fieldtrip. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 5-4-During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the transportation logs did not include the return to facility times on the 6/12/2026 fieldtrip and the 6/19/2026 fieldtrip. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 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 authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Operator advised that the facility provides meals and snacks to the children that are in care. ***The provider is a food program participant. **** 24-18: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were some expired baby food in the infant classroom. During the inspection, the baby food was discarded. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 30-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the diaper mat in the one year old room was not impermeable, in that it had a tear in it, exposing the foam within. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
- Correction status
- Due by July 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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 1 medication (Nystatin) that did not have the doctors script that included the following information: the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. 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, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 17-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that some of the fence on right side of the big playground was not at ground level. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, wi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not wash their hands [see below]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 29-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that that the portable handwashing sink in the one year old room did not have running water. During the inspection, staff stated that a new portable handwashing sink was ordered. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist asked how that one year olds and the teacher was washing their hands, and the teacher stated that they used a wipe to wash their hands and then used hand sanitizer. Staff advised that they will utilize the infant sink to wash hands (located on the other side of the half wall). This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [see below]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 29-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that that the portable handwashing sink in the one year old room did not have running water. During the inspection, staff stated that a new portable handwashing sink was ordered. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist asked how that one year olds and the teacher was washing their hands, and the teacher stated that they used a wipe to wash their hands and then used hand sanitizer. Staff advised that they will utilize the infant sink to wash hands (located on the other side of the half wall). This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing station in the diapering area did not include [ running water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 30-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that that the portable handwashing sink in the one year old room did not have running water. During the inspection, staff stated that a new portable handwashing sink was ordered. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A When children in diapers are in care, a hand-washing station that includes a sink with running water, soap, trash receptacle, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained shall be provided in the room or in an adjoining area which opens into the room.
- Correction status
- Due by April 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 45-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the background screening employee/contractor roster was not maintained in that there were employees that needed to be added within 10 days of their hire date and 2 employees that needed to be given an end date with 10 days of their end date. During the inspection, staff updated the roster. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K 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 receive ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 (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 6 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 6 of the 6 employee records. Counselor reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. REMINDER : In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. 33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the safe sleep training within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Secti ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Inspector notes
- 34-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility does not have a director. Staff stated that they have submitted the new directors director credential to the training department on 6/23/2025. They are waiting for the director credential to show up on the DCF transcript. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 28-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 3 infants bottles that were brought from home were not labeled with the childs first and last name. The teacher labeled the infant bottles. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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 4 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 4 of the 4 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 child care personnel did not complete the safe sleep training 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 training regarding guidanc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [Toddler] group was inadequate in that [safety straps were not used to prevent child from falling out of highchair.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 4.1 Supervision of children in the [Toddler] group was inadequate in that [safety straps were not used to prevent child from falling out of highchair.] CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 GOC1 provided technical assistance and advised to use safety straps to prevent children from falling out the highchair. 2.4.4 Meal Time Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B B. Infants must be held for bottle feedings until they are developmentally ready to sit in an age appropriate chair with good head control. Children must not be left in high chairs or other types of feeding chairs other than during feeding times. The use of safety straps is required to prevent children from falling out of the high chair.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 the current process for ensuring all required information is included on prescription medication labels?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in June 2026 indicate that a medication label was missing required physician information. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all necessary details are present for children receiving medication.
- Context
- The correction for this finding is due by 7/22/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure transportation logs are fully completed for every field trip?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that return times were missing from certain transportation logs. This question helps understand the current documentation practices for off-site activities.
- Context
- The correction for this finding is due by 7/22/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor and maintain its employee roster in the state background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records from a March 2026 inspection show a finding regarding the maintenance of the employee roster. Asking about this helps clarify how the center keeps its screening records current.
- Context
- This finding was marked corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current procedure for ensuring that all food items are checked for expiration dates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection records show that food expiration monitoring has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports. This question helps parents understand the current food safety and storage routines.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members remain current with their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports from 2025 indicate that staff training requirements, including safe sleep and director credentials, were noted as areas for improvement. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies ongoing staff development.
Related violations