Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.11
- Local median
- 1.11
Creative Minds Preschool
5339 Mile Stretch Dr, Holiday, FL 34690
- License:
- C06PA0312
- 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, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 102
- License expiration:
- March 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
Questions worth asking
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Creative Minds Preschool from February 15, 2023 through June 24, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 23, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of March 25, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
Two later inspections, from April 22, 2026 through June 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 21
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 6
5 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in Holiday
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 2.08
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Supervision
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 11, 2023September 24, 2024March 3, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 24, 2024March 3, 2025Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 3, 2025February 23, 2026Medication
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 3, 2024March 3, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 3, 2025February 23, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 11, 2023March 3, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 the Two year old classroom, in that that top layer of fabric is peeling off. 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 March 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [time of the accident/incident]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 39-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the accident and incident report did not meet DCFs requirements in that there were 15 reports that were missing the time of the accident/incident. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C 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 witnessed the incident, w ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the investigation, licensing requested enrollment records for the child involved in the injury. It was observed on the document provided for review, that parents notated on their emergency procedure for provider to call 911 and then notify the parents in the event of an emergency. Provider did not contact emergency services as notated and requested by parents on the child's enrollment form on August 1, 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by September 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [an updated signature for parent following a modified statement notated by the Director following her review of the incident video.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- On August 1, 2025, an incident report was written regarding the child's injury. A copy was given to the parent on the day of the accident. Director did later review the video of the incident, modified the document and statement outlining event witnessed on video. During the investigation, parent shared with licensing that based on her evidence, she was never provided a modified copy of the incident/accident report to review and sign. Licensing did request a copy of the incident/accident report from the childcare provider and the parent/guardian. Both documents varied in the statements notated.
- Correction status
- Due by September 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children did not receive supervision as required by their age or required needs while toileting or bathing. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, H (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 4-15: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the there was a three-year-old in the bathroom that needed assistance and there was not an employee available to assist the child. The child was unable to find any toilet paper in the bathroom stall. Licensing Specialist assisted the child. The bathroom is located at the other end of the hall from the three-year-old classroom. The three-year-old went back to is classroom after washing his hands. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, H Children must receive supervision and care in accordance w ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-15
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 there were areas in the facility that were not in good repair. In the two-year- old classroom the walls were peeling. The accordion door was off its track in the hallway. In the VPK 1 classroom, there was small holes in the wall, walls peeling, and the sinks frame was peeling. In the VPK 2 classroom, a portion of the wall was peeling. In the three-year-old classroom, one of the slates on the closet door was coming off. There was also tape on the walls and stalls in the bathroom. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A All child care facilities must b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after toileting]. 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 there were 2 children in the bathroom (a three-year-old and a five year old) that did not wash their hands. Licensing Specialist asked the children to wash 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 while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after e ... [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: Staff training
- Report finding
- The online CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment and is invalid for the individual. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 36-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 driver (driver 3) had a CPR card/certificate, however it does not state that the skills were met. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, E CPR courses must include on- site, instructor- based skill assessments by a certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment must be maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by April 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-04
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 40-17: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was one prescription medication in the one year old classroom was not discarded or given back to the parent. The prescription was filled on 11/25/2024 and the direction state to apply the prescription for 7- 10 days. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Prescription and non- prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 6-01: The director advised that there are 3 drivers. Driver 1s license will expire on 2/14/2028, physical was conducted on 7/24/2024, the CPR and First Aid certificate is valid until 8/31/2025 and the driver 1 has completed the transportation training. Driver 2s license will expire on 2/24/2028, physical was conducted on 8/19/2024, the CPR and First Aid certificate is valid until 8/31/2025 and the driver as completed transportation safety training. Driver 3s license will expire on 8/21/2030, physical was conducted on 8/22/2024, and the driver as completed transportation safety training. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that Driver 3 did not have a current ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: The Background Screening Clearinghouse will generate e-mails and send you, the provider, a reminder at 60, 30, and 21 days prior to the retention date expiration. Please note, you will only receive that notification for the staff that are on your facility/home roster. Please keep your roster current in the Clearinghouse to avoid confusion on expiration dates, or unwanted notifications. 45-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 2 employees that did not have the documentation that the 5 year employment history verifications were conducted. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided tech ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [two/three year old] group was inadequate in that [the teacher left the classroom a number of times, leaving the children unsupervisored. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 4-01: At 9:10:47-9:11:18 teacher #1 leaves the classroom, leaving 9 children unsupervised. Teacher #1 comes back into the classroom. At 10:33:04-10:34:51 Teacher #1 is mostly out of the classroom, then completely out of the classroom and in the hallway. She is unable to see the children. At 2:39:11, the teacher that gave Teacher #1 a lunch break left the room when Teacher #1 came back. At 2:40:02, Teacher #1 left the room with a child and closed the classroom door. She came back in the room at 2:45:54, Teacher #1 left the room again at 2:46:03 and closed the door partially. At 2:49:13 an adult walked into the room and stood in the doorway. At Teacher #1 came back in room at 2 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not wash their hands [after diaper changing and changing a child's clothes after an accident]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 29-02: At 9:03:10 Teacher #1 did a stand-up diaper change and did not have the child wash their hands afterwards hands and she did not wash her hands afterwards. At 3:45:11 Teacher #1 did a stand-up diaper change and did not have the child wash their hands afterwards hands and she did not wash her hands afterwards. At 4:14:09 Teacher #1 changed a childs clothes after an accident and did not have the child wash their hands afterwards hands and she did not wash her hands afterwards. At 5:09:44 Teacher #1 did a stand-up diaper change and did not have the child wash their hands afterwards hands and she did not wash her hands afterwards. This is being marked corrected at the time ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after diaper changing/changing a child's clothes after an accident]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 29-03: At 9:03:10 Teacher #1 did a stand-up diaper change and did not have the child wash their hands afterwards hands and she did not wash her hands afterwards. At 3:45:11 Teacher #1 did a stand-up diaper change and did not have the child wash their hands afterwards hands and she did not wash her hands afterwards. At 4:14:09 Teacher #1 changed a childs clothes after an accident and did not have the child wash their hands afterwards hands and she did not wash her hands afterwards. At 5:09:44 Teacher #1 did a stand-up diaper change and did not have the child wash their hands afterwards hands and she did not wash her hands afterwards. This is being marked corrected at the time ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-03
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 40-17: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 diaper creams (Diaper rash ointment exp 3/2022 and Skin Lube Ointment exp 9/2021) were expired. Staff discarded the creams. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded.
- 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
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [0] child care personnel for [10] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The following ratios were observed during the walk through: 2:20 VPK. 2:12 Three-Year-Old. 2:6 One-Year-Old, Nap Time. 0:10 Two-Year-Old, Nap Time. The following ratio was observed in the Two-Year-Old classroom 1:10 when the teacher returned to her classroom thus returning this standard into compliance at the time of this inspection. During Nap Time Licensing specialist observed 2 childcare personnel in the One-Year-old class. AB, was observed knelling down calming down a child that was crying in the One-Year-Old class. AB, left the One-Year-Old classroom and returned to the Two-year-old classroom and was in charge of 10 children by herself. Licensing specialist asked, AB, if ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel were not within sight and hearing of all the children during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During Nap Time Licensing specialist observed 2 childcare personnel in the One-Year-old class. AB, was observed knelling down calming down a child that was crying in the One-Year-Old class. AB, left the One-Year-Old classroom and returned to the Two-year-old classroom and was in charge of 10 children by herself. Licensing specialist asked, AB, if she had left these children alone when she was helping in the One-Year-Old class, and she said; "yes." Teacher and Owner informed Licensing Specialist that they misunderstood Nap Time Supervision. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist explained Nap Time Supervision and requirements. All child care personnel are to be within sight and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-05
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
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the employee that was hired on 9/6/2022 did not start or finish the 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. TA was provided: employee registered for ELC course at the time of this inspection. 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, CCR observed under the changing mats on the changing tables is dirty in the 1yr old's and 2yr old's rooms. The trash can and walls by sink in the 1yr old's classroom is dirty. The director was given until March 15, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. • During the inspection, CCR 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. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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, CCR observed in the 2yr old's classroom the door to the bathroom has a hole in it. The director was given until March 15, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. • During the inspection, CCR 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, CCR observed cleaning solution was stored unlock cabinet under the sink in the kitchen where the children walk through. The director was given until March 15, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. • During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.2 B Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons. 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 b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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 steps are taken to ensure that children are consistently assisted with handwashing after using the bathroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a recent inspection indicate that staff did not assist children with handwashing after toileting. This question helps clarify current staff training and supervision practices regarding hygiene routines.
- Context
- Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the process for discarding or returning expired medications to parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted instances where expired medication was not properly discarded or returned. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking and disposing of medical items.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the supervision procedures in place for children while they are in the bathroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a finding regarding supervision during toileting. This question helps parents understand how the facility ensures children are monitored and supported during these routines.
- Context
- Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for ensuring all drivers have up-to-date certifications for first aid and CPR?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show a previous instance where a driver lacked current certification documentation. This question helps confirm that the facility maintains valid training records for all transportation staff.
- Context
- Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all accident and incident reports are fully completed and shared with families?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report noted that some incident documentation was missing required details like the time of the occurrence. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to accurate and transparent record-keeping.
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