Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.67
Excel Creative Learning Academy
9332 State Road 54 Ste 204, New Port Richey, FL 34655
- License:
- C06PA0225
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
- Capacity:
- 160
- License expiration:
- July 8, 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
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 inspectionJune 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 3, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Excel Creative Learning Academy from February 22, 2023 through June 3, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 1, 2024 and involved facility condition.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Seven later inspections, from July 3, 2024 through June 3, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34655
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.27
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [dishes were being washed in the diapering sink in the infants and one-year-old classroom]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that there were dishes in the diapering sink and bottles drying next to the sink in the infant and one-year-old classroom. The teacher informed that another teacher had told her that she could wash dishes in that sink. "3.10.2 Diapering Requirements 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. B. Hands must be washed and dried thoroughly after each diapering or toileting procedure, and all surface ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed cleaning supplies in a cupboard accessible by children. "B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times." The teacher locked the cabinet; 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 - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child Care Regulation observed peeling paint on the wall in the corner furthest from the door in the one and two year old class, first room across the outer hallway. "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 problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months." The facility will ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed a scraping tool with an exposed razor blade in a drawer that was accessible to children in care and was not locked. "3.2, B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times." A teacher moved the scraping tool to an area that is not accessible to children; 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 - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-04
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
How do you ensure that all cleaning supplies and potentially hazardous materials remain securely stored and out of reach of children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that in past inspections, cleaning supplies and hazardous materials were found in areas accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps clarify how the center maintains a secure environment for all children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have not noted this concern.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your policy for ensuring that sharp tools or equipment are always kept in a locked or inaccessible area?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report previously identified that sharp tools were accessible to children. This question allows the director to explain the current protocols for managing tools and equipment to keep them safely stored.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have not noted this concern.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current process for keeping diapering areas clean and dedicated strictly to that purpose?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a previous instance where a diapering sink was used for other tasks like washing dishes. Understanding how staff are trained on these specific sanitation requirements helps ensure hygiene standards are consistently met.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have not noted this concern.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team conduct routine facility maintenance to ensure that all areas remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an earlier inspection noted that certain areas of the facility were not in good repair. Asking about the current maintenance schedule provides insight into how the center keeps the environment safe and well-maintained for children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected by the required due date, and subsequent inspections have not noted this concern.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with parents about daily routines and any changes in classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between staff and families is essential for maintaining consistent care standards. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps families informed about daily operations and staff expectations.