Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.17
- Local median
- 0.6
Children's Nest Day School
24170 State Road 54, Lutz, FL 33559
- License:
- C06PA0173
- 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, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 156
- License expiration:
- August 3, 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
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 inspectionApril 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Children's Nest Day School from March 10, 2023 through April 13, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 6, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of March 20, 2026.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 4 local median in Lutz
Compared to 33 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.64
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 8, 2024March 19, 2025March 6, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 27, 2025March 6, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A fire hazard, [the vents in the Twos Room, Main Room, and VPK A Room were dusty], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 12-12: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the vents in the Twos Room, Main Room, and VPK A Room were dusty. During the inspection, staff cleaned all the vents. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-12
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 17-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were screws and nails accessible to the children on the Big Playground, in that the 2 picnic tables had a loose wooden board that you could life up, exposing the screws and nails underneath. 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 March 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
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 Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 12 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 12 of the 12 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. 33-13: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 1 child care personnel did not complete the School Readiness Pre- Service training before they were left alone with the two and three year old classroom. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7, Child care personnel m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [time of the incident/accident]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 39-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that some of the accident and incident reports were missing information, such as, time of the incident. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or respond ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 42-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 childs file did not have a physical on file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health e ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- 42-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 childrens files that did not have a current physical on file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The last fire drill was conducted on 6/13/2025. During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted with Licensing Specialist. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 6/2026. 23-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the annual fire inspection was conducted on 6/20/2025, however the inspection as not approved, in that there were non-compliances on the fire inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 24-18: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was expired perishable foods (turkey slices exp 6/16/2025 and 5 lowfat yogurt exp 6/20/2025) in the refrigerator. During the inspection, staff discarded the expired food. This is being marked compliant. 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
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 that certain areas in the facility were not in good repair, in that there was a parts of the wall peeling in the two year old classroom and some small holes in the VPK Prep bathroom. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A 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 areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 30-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the diaper changing table in the two year old room had items stored on the table that were not related to diaper changing (lesson plan papers and two boxes of facial tissues). During the inspection, staff removed the items from the diaper table. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
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 2 diaper creams that were expired. 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, 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 medication directions. All prescr ... [truncated]
- 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
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log was not retained for a minimum of twelve months. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, A (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 5-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the transportation logs were not maintained for 12 months, in that the director could not fine the April 2024 transportation logs. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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, 4. The signature of t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-03
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 (Section 12.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 18-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 7 napping mats in the VPK A classroom that had tears on the fabric, exposing the foam within. 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 August 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 12.4, number 6) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 18-12: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed a number of napping mats being stored on top of a cabinet in the three year old bathroom. The director advised that the napping mats were extras. During the inspection, the director removed the napping mats from the bathroom. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
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
What steps does the center take to ensure that all medication stored on-site is current and properly managed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 identified a concern regarding the presence of expired medication. Asking this helps parents understand the current system for tracking expiration dates and keeping medical supplies updated.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the current process for ensuring all staff members have completed their required training before they begin working directly with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2026 indicate a finding regarding staff training requirements for personnel working with children. This question helps clarify how the center monitors and verifies that all staff are fully trained before starting their assignments.
- Context
- The 2026 inspection report noted that a staff member had not completed required training before being left alone with children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the outdoor play areas to ensure they remain free of hazards like loose hardware?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from March 2026 show a finding related to the maintenance of outdoor equipment. This question allows the director to explain the routine inspection process for keeping play spaces secure for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the process for tracking and updating student health records to ensure all required documentation is current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that keeping student health records current has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports. This question helps parents understand how the center manages these important administrative requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection in April 2026 indicates that the facility has been reviewed since the most recent findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining the facility's physical environment and ensuring that all areas are kept in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that facility maintenance and sanitation have been noted across several inspections. This question provides insight into how the center schedules repairs and daily cleaning tasks.
- Context
- A later clean inspection in April 2026 indicates that the facility has been reviewed since the most recent findings.
Related violations