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Discovery Point 68

23695 Venezia Dr, Land O Lakes, FL 34639

License:
C06PA0191
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, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
229
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 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 27, 2025

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for Discovery Point 68 from February 14, 2023 through February 20, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 20, 2026 and involved medication, with a due date of March 2, 2026.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 34639

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.91
Local median
0.99

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
37%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.1

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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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 on the vehicle the seat belts to the booster seats the black buckle that goes across the chest does not stay snapped. The trim is broken and has sharp pieces along the back door in the following classrooms: older 1 year- olds, 2 year-olds, and P2. The flooring in the bathrooms is peeling up in the following classrooms: VPK and the 3/4 year-olds. In the VPK classroom in the very back the base board is missing in places. The director was given until March 20, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 20, 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 on all playgrounds the jungle gyms had a black substance and white and green fuzzy substances on them. On the school age playground the pillar that is connected to the building the bottom of the pillar the stucco is broken off. The director was given until March 20, 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, glass and other hazards.
Correction status
Due by March 20, 2026
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the school age playground the fence that is behind the basketball court has a gap bigger than 3 1/2 inches. The gap measured at 4 1/2 inches in length and 7 inches in width. The director was given until March 20, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 F- Outdoor Play Area. 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 20, 2026
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-07
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [Boudreau Butt Paste, Diaper Butter Paste, Aquafer, Babo Botanicals,], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the medication forms were incomplete in that they were missing the following components: time and amount of the correct dosage to be given. The director was given until March 2, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 6.5 Medication A-E : Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: A. The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non- prescript ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 2, 2026
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-01
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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 paint peeling on the wall by the bathroom door and the window in the toddlers room. In classroom P1 the a small portion of carpet is coming up and there is string exposed by the exit door. 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 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. 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 hea ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 14, 2025
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A fire hazard, [dust build up in the vents], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a buildup of dust on the vents in the P3/P2 bathroom. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by cleaning the vents. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 B.- General Health and Safety Requirements. 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
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-12
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a power strip that was on the right side of the computer 3 outlets did not have outlet covers. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by adding outlet covers to the power strip. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1, I.- General Health and Safety Requirements. - I. All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-18
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the VPK, P3 and Preschool 3 classrooms the mats were peeling. The owner stated she has cots ordered but the cots are on back order. Since the order is on back order the specialist is giving them extra time to bring this into compliance. The director was given until May 14, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.6.1,D- Bedding and Linens. Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must p ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 14, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
Official code
18-06
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C Food and Nutrition [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
25-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the one year olds food was not cut into 0.5 inches, in that the cheese quesadilla was not cut into 0.5 inch pieces. During the inspection, the food was cut. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Foods that are associated with young childrens choking incidents must not be served to children under 4 years of age, such as, but not limited to, whole/round hot dogs, popcorn, chips, pretzel nuggets, whole grapes, nuts, cheese cubes/sticks and any food that is of similar shape and size of the trachea/windpipe. Food for i ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
Official code
25-02
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the director advised that currently there is one transportation vehicle GMC Sedona (56552) that was last inspected on 2/7/2023 and is insured through Philadelphia Indemnity insurance with an effective date of 3/17/2023. 7-6: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the GMC Sedona (56552) vehicle was not operational , in that the vehicle alarm did not go off within 60 seconds of turning off the ignition. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, F. 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 10, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-06

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 process for ensuring medication forms are fully completed before staff administer any doses?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a February 2026 inspection indicate that some medication forms were missing required details like dosage and timing. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all documentation is accurate and complete for every child.
Context
The facility was given until March 2, 2026, to address this finding.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that all electrical outlets are properly covered and inaccessible to children throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2025 noted an instance where outlet covers were not in place. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's current safety protocols for electrical hazards.
Context
This issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your daily routine for checking the facility to ensure everything is in good repair and free from potential hazards?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show repeated findings regarding facility maintenance, such as peeling flooring and broken trim. This question helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing facility upkeep and safety checks.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps are taken to maintain the outdoor play area to ensure it remains clean and free of hazards?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from February 2026 mention findings related to the cleanliness and condition of the outdoor play equipment. This question provides insight into how the center maintains a safe and clean environment for children's outdoor activities.
Context
The facility was given until March 20, 2026, to address this finding.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does your team handle meal preparation to ensure all food served is age-appropriate and prepared to minimize choking risks?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from October 2023 noted a finding regarding food preparation for younger children. Asking this helps parents understand the current training and procedures staff follow to keep mealtimes safe.
Context
This issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations