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Clinton Academy LLC

36332 Clinton Ave, Dade City, FL 33525

License:
C06PA0263
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, Night Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 10:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
48
License expiration:
July 21, 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 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 8, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 19 available inspections for Clinton Academy LLC from February 13, 2023 through June 8, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 2, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.

Two later inspections, from April 10, 2026 through June 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
19

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

19 total inspections vs 15.5 local median in 33525

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.84
Local median
0.92

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
11%
Local median
10%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
42%
Local median
38%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.7

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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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [14] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
1:14 two year olds (7), three year olds (6) and four year old (1) 2:15 four year olds and five year olds CORRECTED RATIO 1:7 two year olds 1:7 three year olds and four year olds 2:15 four year olds and five year olds 3-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the three year old classroom was out of ratio, in that there was 1 teacher with 14 children (two year olds (7), three year olds (6) and a four year old (1)). During the inspection, the two year olds were brought to their classroom. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimu ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 Food and Nutrition [SR]
Inspector notes
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. **** 24-23: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fridge in the VPK room did not have a thermometer. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 Refrigerators/freezers: 1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a r ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 1, 2026
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-23
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child left the facility without childcare personnel supervision]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the complaint inspection, the Operator informed the Licensing Specialist that a child left the facility premises without childcare personnel supervision. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the child was returned to the facility by an agency outside of the department. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1.B General Supervision Requirements B. Childcare personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without childcare personnel supervision inside or outside the f ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
Official code
04-04
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed childcare personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the signed and date the accident/incident form on 2 days after the incident occurred. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D: Accident/Incident Notification B: This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. D. The documentation must be maintained ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-04
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swing set] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
32-7: Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have enough mulch to meet the 6 inch depth requirement around the swing set, in that the depth of pea gravel was 4 inches. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shred ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 2, 2025
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The placement of [new climber with slide] did not allow for adequate distance/clearance from other equipment, fences, and objects in the area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
32-8: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility had a new climber (with a slide) installed on the outdoor playground. Licensing Specialist observed that the new climber did not have the 6 foot clearance around the perimeter of the equipment, in that climber had a depth of six inches of pea gravel however, one side of the climber was 4 feet 1 inch away from a green plastic climbing dinosaur and another side of the climber was 4 feet 6 inches away from an orange plastic climbing dinosaur. The other two sides of the climber had a 6 feet clearance. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 2, 2025
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-08
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
41-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 2 childrens files with expired immunizations. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 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 Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtain ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 2, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 10 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 10 of the 10 employee records. 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 review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 2, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
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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 3 napping mats in the VPK classroom that had tears in the plastic, exposing the foam within. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance , CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D: Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface. Not Monitored Comments Licensing Specialist did not observe naptime.
Correction status
Due by July 24, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
Official code
18-06
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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 10 employees. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist monitored 10 of the 10 employee records. 44-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 5 Child Abuse and Neglect forms that were not signed annually by the employees. During the inspection, staff signed a new Child Abuse and Neglect form. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C: CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F. ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
View official report
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 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
17-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the outdoor play area was not in good repair in that there was a metal piece connected to the fence had a screw sticking out, the white privacy fence has a hole in it, there was a bag of screws on the back porch and a piece of a climber on the ground. During the inspection, the bag of screws and the climber piece was removed from the playground. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
Correction status
Due by March 8, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
Correction / follow-up note
33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of cours ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 25, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06
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Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [in that the director advised that they did not utilize the fire alarm system during the monthly fire drills. The director stated that she presses the smoke detector to initiate the fire drill]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
The last fire drill was conducted on 10/10/2023. During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted with Child Care Regulation. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 4/2024. The annual fire inspection was conducted on 5/3/2023. 23-6: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation advised that they were going to do a fire drill during the inspection. The director advised that when she conducts fire drills, she goes into the VPK classroom and pushes the smoke detector button. Child Care Regulation advised that the facility has to utilize the fire alarm system when conducting fire drills. During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted with Child Care Regulation ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-06
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
41-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 childs records that did not have a current immunization on file. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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 Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local c ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 15, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [ a number of accident/incident reports did not include either the date and time of the occurrence, the child care personnel signature or the custodial parent signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 15.1, number 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
39-5: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed a number of accident/incident reports did not include either the date and time of the occurrence, the child care personnel signature or the custodial parent signature (20 incident/accident reports). During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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 witne ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 10, 2023
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-05
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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, Child Care Regulation observed 3 napping mats that has tears exposing the foam within. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface. Not Monitored Comments Child Care Regulation did not observe naptime.
Correction status
Due by March 15, 2023
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
Official code
18-06

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 walk me through the steps you take to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2026 noted an instance where the number of children in a classroom exceeded the required ratio. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center monitors and manages classroom staffing levels.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What procedures do you have in place to ensure children are always supervised, especially during outdoor play or transitions?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in December 2025 included a finding regarding supervision. This question allows the provider to explain the current safety protocols they use to keep children secure.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage and track health records, such as immunization forms, to ensure they remain current for every child?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that keeping current immunization forms has been a recurring topic in reports from 2023, 2025, and 2026. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative process for maintaining essential health documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for maintaining outdoor play equipment and ensuring the play area remains free of potential hazards?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from inspections in 2024 and 2025 indicate findings related to the maintenance of outdoor play areas and equipment. Asking about these routines helps parents understand how the facility keeps the environment safe and well-maintained.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you communicate with families if an accident or incident occurs while a child is in your care?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from December 2025 noted a delay in sharing incident documentation with a parent. This question helps clarify the center's current policy and commitment to timely communication with families.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations