Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.69
- Local median
- 0.38
Classical Preparatory Early Academy
12830 Shady Hills Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34610
- License:
- C06PA0334
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:45AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 165
- 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
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 inspectionApril 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Classical Preparatory Early Academy from January 24, 2023 through April 13, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 11, 2025 and involved medication.
Three later inspections, from September 15, 2025 through April 13, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 12 local median in Spring Hill
Compared to 38 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 24%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.66
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 21, 2023August 11, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 12, 2024August 11, 2025Inspection 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
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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in classroom 2 part of the laminate flooring was missing and peeling up by the teacher table. In classroom 3 there was a small hole in the wall under the white board. In classroom 6 there was a small hole in the wall in house keeping center. The director was given until September 11, 2025, 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 infestatio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the green and grey little tyke the flooring leading to the slide was starting to crack. The director was given until September 11, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards .
- Correction status
- Due by September 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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
- Inspector notes
- The last fire drill was conducted on 8/11/25 with the licensing specialist. There were18 Adults and 110 children. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 6/2025 . The annual fire inspection was conducted on 7/23/25. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fire Extinguisher was not properly maintained. The last service was done on 6/2024. The director was given until September 11, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.8.2 B Fire Safety -B . Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintain ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was three medication expired at the time of the inspection. The medication expired on March 2025 and May 2025. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by discarding the expired medication. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H 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.
- 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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that a bookshelf in the four- and five-year-old class had exposed staples on the back, causing a low potential for harm to the children. "3.1 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 corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maint ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [one staff has not completed the 45 required hours within the alloted time frame]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that one staff has not completed the 45 required hours within the allotted time frame. "4.5 Documentation of Training The Departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training, early literacy courses and school-age training documentation. A. A copy of the Departments training transcript may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. B. A copy of the training transcript must be included in each child care personnels record maintained at the child care facility. C. Early literacy courses and school-age training documentation must be uploaded into the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
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
- Licensing Specialist observed that two teachers have not completed the required five-hours of early literacy and language development within 12 months of employment. "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 date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- The last fire drill was conducted on October 2, 2023. Licensing Specialist observed that the tag on the fire extinguishers expired August 2023. "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." The facility will provide evidence of serviced extinguishers no later than December 21, 2023, via email.
- Correction status
- Due by December 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child Care Regulation observed a trashcan with a snack wrapper in it that did not have a lid. "3.9.1, A.8. Leak-proof, non-absorbent containers covered with a tight-fitting lid for all food waste stored inside the facility. The container must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized or disinfected daily." The director located a lid and placed it on the trash can; thus, returning this standard to compliance at the time of this inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-11
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
Could you explain your current process for tracking and removing expired medications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 noted that some medications were found to be expired. This question helps clarify the steps the center takes to ensure all medications are current and safe for administration.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged on schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintenance documentation for fire extinguishers was identified as a concern in both 2023 and 2025. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the facility manages these important safety requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting the facility to ensure everything is in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that facility maintenance, such as flooring and wall repairs, has been noted in past reports. This question allows the director to explain how they proactively identify and address facility upkeep.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the outdoor play equipment to keep it in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from August 2025 noted a concern regarding the condition of some outdoor play equipment. This question helps parents understand the center's approach to routine safety checks and maintenance of play areas.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for ensuring all staff members stay current with their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staff training is essential for maintaining a high standard of care. Understanding how the center monitors and updates staff credentials helps families feel confident in the team's ongoing professional development.