Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.24
- Local median
- 1.22
Strawberry Patch Preschool
20145 US Highway 301, Dade City, FL 33523
- License:
- C06PA0239
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 4:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 40
- License expiration:
- June 18, 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 inspectionJune 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Strawberry Patch Preschool from January 20, 2023 through June 12, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 13, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 21
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 5
7 in last 12 months
13 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 15.5 local median in Dade City
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 6%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 42%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 2.14
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.
June 13, 2024February 4, 2026May 13, 2026Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 9, 2025February 4, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 9, 2025February 4, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
September 8, 2023February 4, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 10, 2025February 4, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of cribs, portable cribs or playpens with sides for the number of children up to one- year old in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 20-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was an 8-month-old infant sleeping in a basinet. During the inspection, the infant was removed from the basinet. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.3 Children up to one year of age must be in a crib or playpen/play yard with sides for napping. Crib sides must be secured while there is an infant in the crib. Bar spacing must not exceed two and three-eighths inches. Cribs or playpen/play yards must meet the regulations as outlined in Title 16, Parts 1219, 1220 & 1221 Code of Federal ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 20-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was an 8 month old infant sleeping on sheets that were not tight fitting and had loose fabric in the basinet. During the inspection, the infant was removed from the basinet. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, B and C: When napping or sleeping, young infants who are not able to roll over must be positioned on their backs and on a firm surface to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, unless an alternate position is authorized by a physician. Sleep sacks that fit accordi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [before eating snack]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 29-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the children woke up from nap in the Preschool Room and then went to the table and started eating snack. The children did not wash their hands. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist advised that that the children need to wash their hands. All the children went and washed their hands. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and whil ... [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
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 30-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the diaper mat 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 June 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media that was not for educational purposes or for physical activity for children 2 years of age and older. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 9-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 2 school age children were using electronic media that was not educational, in that the two children were playing Gunfight Arena. During the inspection, the 2 school age children switched to an educational game. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A fire hazard, [vents in the Toddler Room and the Infant 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]
- Inspector notes
- 12-12: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the vents in the Toddler Room and the Infant Room were dusty. 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
- Due by February 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-12
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 18-12: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that some of the bedding in the Preschool Room was touching other childrens bedding. During the inspection, the bedding was separated. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. H. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unle ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 3/6/2025. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 5/2026. 23-9: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 12/29/2025. Licensing Specialist observed that the January 2026 fire drill was not documented on the fire drill log. Staff advised that a fire drill was conducted in January 2026. During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There were 4 adults and 5 children present. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-09
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]
- 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 3 milks in the refrigerator that expired on 2/3/2026 and 2/1/2026. Staff discarded the milk. 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 32-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the physical environment log was not conducted monthly, in that the last entry documented was on 12/29/2025. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Section 3.12, B All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
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 6 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 6 of the 6 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 within 90 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7, Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservic ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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 required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 7 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 7 of the 7 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. 33-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel that did not documentation that they completed the 10 hours of annual in-service training between 7/1/2024 through 6/30/2025, in that the 1 child care personnel completed ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 7 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 7 of the 7 employee records. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist updated the People Section in CARES. 44-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 4 employees did not sign the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The last fire drill was conducted on 4/14/2025. During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted with Licensing Specialist. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 4/2025. The annual fire inspection was conducted on 3/6/2025. 23-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fire extinguisher was not tagged annually, in that they expired on 4/2025. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by June 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the wooden platform on the red climber was chipping. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 32-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the wooden platform on the red climber was not in good repair, in that the wood is chipping off. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the carpet by the back door is torn. The director was given until July 15, 2024, 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 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 co ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, CCR observed bags of cereal that was opened but was not labeled with a date of when it was opened. Provider got rid of the opened cereal. This is being marked completed at the time of inspection. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Hand book, Section 3.9.2 Food Storage D. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 24 children enrolled. During the inspection, CCR monitored 24 of the 24 children's records. CCR observed one child who had a missing immunization form. The director was given until October 9, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 B Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 inspection, the director advised that there are currently 24 children enrolled. During the inspection, CCR monitored 24 of the 24 children's records. CCR observed one child who had an expired immunization form. The director was given until October 9, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 F Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 9, 2023
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 inspection, the director advised that there are currently 24 children enrolled. During the inspection, CCR monitored 24 of the 24 children's records. CCR observed one child who had a missing physical form. The director was given until October 9, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 C Student Health Records 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 heal ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 9, 2023
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 24 children enrolled. During the inspection, CCR monitored 24 of the 24 children's records. CCR observed one child who had an expired health form. The director was given until October 9, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 B Student Health Records 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 healt ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 describe the current process for ensuring children wash their hands before eating snacks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report noted an instance where children did not wash their hands before a snack, and asking about the current process helps clarify how staff support hygiene routines.
- Context
- The finding was marked corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that infants are placed in safe sleeping environments?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report documented a concern regarding bedding items in an infant's sleeping area, and this question allows the director to explain current safety practices for nap time.
- Context
- The finding was marked corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members complete their required annual in-service training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a topic of discussion in past reports, and this question helps parents understand how the center manages professional development requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting and maintaining playground equipment to ensure it remains in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that maintenance of outdoor play equipment has been noted in previous inspections, and this question helps parents understand how the center ensures the play area is kept in safe condition.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all fire drill records are consistently maintained and documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted gaps in fire drill documentation, and this question helps parents understand how the facility tracks its emergency preparedness activities.
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