Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.55
- Local median
- 0.92
Sugar & Spice Preschool of Lexington Oaks
26312 Lexington Oaks Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
- License:
- C06PA0266
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, 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:
- 123
- License expiration:
- September 7, 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 inspectionDecember 10, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 10, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Sugar & Spice Preschool of Lexington Oaks from April 3, 2023 through December 10, 2025.
Two inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 4, 2025 and involved facility condition, with a due date of September 3, 2025.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33544
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.69
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
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
- 12-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility was not in good repair in some areas, in that the sink cabinets were peeling in the young preschool 1 classroom and the preschool classroom. Licensing Specialist observed that the wall in the bathroom was damaged (peeling and holes) behind the cots in the VPK classroom. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 3, 2025
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [The Signature from the driver and the signature of a second authorized person to verify the transportation log and that all children had arrived safely and left the vehicle.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed, the facility's transportation log did not include the signature from the driver and the signature of a second authorized person to verify the transportation log and that all children had arrived safely and left the vehicle. CCF Handbook: 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not secure written permission either in the form of a general permission or an individual permission slip prior to each field trip activity from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 2.7, C (Section 8, numbers 3 and 4) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed, the facility did not secure written permission either in the form of a general permission or an individual permission slip prior to each field trip activity from the custodial parent or legal guardian for the month of June 2024. CCF Handbook: 2.7 Field Trip Activities C. Written parental permission must be obtained in the form of a general or event-specific permission slip.
- Correction status
- Due by September 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Field Trip Permission
- Official code
- 10-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed, Loose cords in the young preschool 2 room, in addition to the cords several beading strings and 2 moving toys were found in the toddler room, young preschool room 1, and the young preschool room 2. CCF Handbook: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements D. Strangulation hazards, strings, and cords long enough to encircle a childs neck such as those on toys and window coverings must not be accessible to children in care. This standard was brought back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed, 13 employees had not completed the annual refresher education of the facility's exposure plan. CCF Handbook: 6 Health Requirements There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 16, number 8) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed, medication that had been expired and was not discarded or returned to the parent. One expired diaper cream in the infant room and two expired diaper cream in the toddler room. CCF Handbook: 6.5 Medication H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. This standard was brought back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
What is your process for monitoring play areas to ensure that small items or cords are not accessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2024 noted concerns regarding loose cords and small objects in play areas. This question helps parents understand the daily safety checks performed by staff to keep the environment secure.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your policy for checking and removing expired medications from the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from August 2024 identified some expired items in the infant and toddler rooms. Asking about the current process helps parents feel confident that medication management is handled consistently.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your staff take to verify that transportation logs are fully completed and signed after every trip?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from August 2024 indicated that a transportation log was missing required signatures. This question helps parents understand the oversight procedures in place to ensure all safety documentation is accurate.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team ensure that classroom furniture and fixtures are kept in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection noted that some sink cabinets and bathroom walls were in need of repair. Asking about this helps parents understand the current maintenance schedule and how the facility ensures a well-kept environment.
- Context
- A later inspection on December 10, 2025, showed no findings.
Related violations
General question
How do you keep families informed about the daily routines and activities planned for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a facility communicates daily schedules and activities helps parents feel more connected to their child's day. Open communication is a key part of a strong partnership between families and the center.