Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.3
- Local median
- 0.67
Children of Light Academy
6140 Perrine Ranch Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34655
- License:
- C06PA0264
- 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, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 248
- License expiration:
- August 13, 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 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Children of Light Academy from January 19, 2023 through April 1, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 19, 2024 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of August 9, 2024.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from August 6, 2024 through April 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34655
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 30%
- 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
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 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The last fire drill was conducted on 6/14/2024. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 1/2025. The annual fire inspection was conducted on 5/29/2024 with violations found. The director was given until August 9th, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.8.2 Fire Safety Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a container of Clorox wipes in a cabinet under a sink that was unlocked and accessible to children in care. "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." The staff in charge removed the Clorox wipes and had another staff bring a lock for 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A wading pool, or inflatable water slide with a landing area where water collects, was used by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, H
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the ground cover/protective surface was maintained. Child Care Regulation observed an inflatable sprinkler that allows water to collect being used on the playground. "H. Wading pools, including inflatable water slides with a landing area where water collects, are prohibited." The operations manager removed the inflatable sprinkler at the time of this inspection; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-10
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
How does the center ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are kept securely stored and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection where cleaning supplies were found in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Asking about current storage procedures helps clarify how the facility maintains a secure environment for all children.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the 2024 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current process for maintaining up-to-date fire safety inspections and documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted that the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection on file at that time. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and manages these important safety requirements today.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your policy regarding the use of water play equipment or inflatable structures on the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate a previous finding where an inflatable sprinkler was used on the playground, which is not permitted. Asking about this helps clarify how the center ensures all outdoor equipment meets current safety standards.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the 2023 inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily activities and any changes to the classroom routine?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to the daily experiences of their children. Understanding how the center shares information ensures that families are well-informed about the care provided.
General question
What kind of training do your staff members receive regarding supervision and classroom safety?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Well-trained staff are essential for maintaining a responsive and attentive environment. Learning about the center's approach to staff development provides insight into the quality of care and supervision provided to children.