Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.88
- Local median
- 0.92
The Children's Courtyard
17727 Mentmore Blvd, Land O Lakes, FL 34638
- License:
- C06PA0354
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 258
- License expiration:
- December 3, 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 inspectionMarch 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for The Children's Courtyard from March 1, 2023 through March 6, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 30, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of July 30, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from August 5, 2025 through March 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 3
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 10 local median in 34638
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 35%
- Local median
- 44%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 2
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 20, 2024July 17, 2024March 21, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 20, 2024July 17, 2024June 30, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 17, 2024March 21, 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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 30 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 30 of the 30 employee records. REMINDER : In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. 33-1: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 12 months of starting the DCF courses. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Child care personnel in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Inspector notes
- 12-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that some areas of the facility was not in good repair, in that there was peeling paint/peeling wall in the Toddler 1 room, Toddler 2 room, and Toddler 3 room. Licensing Specialist also observed that the wood on the wooden play stove in the Pre-K 3 room was peeling. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A 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 insp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D
- Inspector notes
- 24-21: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was opened packages of food (carrots, cheese slices, shredded cheese, and baked pasta) in a zipplock bag that were not labeled with the name and date it was opened. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E D. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days.
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
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 the following classrooms there was paint peeling PreK1(window seal)/Preschool 1 (window seal)/Preschool 2(window seal) and the 2 year old's room by bathroom door frame. In the School Age classroom the sink cabinet is peeling and there is a hole at the bottom of the inside bathroom door. In the Preschool 1 classroom there is a hole in the door. The toddlers classroom the door leading into the 2 year old's classroom was peeling. The director was given until August 17, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- Gen ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A fire hazard, [dust build up on the vents], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a buildup of dust on the vents in the classrooms. The director was given until July 31, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 B.- General Health and Safety Requirements. B . It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment.
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-12
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 older children playground closet to the left exit gate the bottom of the fence is sticking out where if a child falls it could hurt them. On the pirate ship jungle gym at the top where the telescope is located the bottom is rusted and sharp. Also on the pirate ship jungle gym the yellow stairs at the top the paint is peeling. The jungle gym there is a bracket on the back side left of the blue plastic. The director was given until August 17, 2024, 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 30 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 30 of the 30 employee records. The personnel is schedule to take her test on 8/17/24. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed one personnel did not finish her 40-hour training. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 237 children enrolled, 20 of which had been newly enrolled since the last inspection. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 20 of the newly enrolled childrens records. Licensing Counselor observed one child who had a missing immunization form. The director was given until July 31, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 B Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, com ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 237 children enrolled, 20 of which had been newly enrolled since the last inspection. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 20 of the newly enrolled childrens records. Licensing Counselor found one child who had an expired immunization form. The director was given until July 31, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 F Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, compl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 237 children enrolled, 20 of which had been newly enrolled since the last inspection. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 20 of the newly enrolled childrens records. Licensing Specialist observed one child who had a missing physical form. The director was given until July 31, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 C Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, comp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 Counselor observed paint peeling in the bathroom in the VPK classroom. The director was given until April 20, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor 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 probl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 32 employees. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor reviewed 32 of 32 employee records. . The director was given until April 20, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. When the Licensing Counselor was reviewing the files the licensing counselor observed one personnel did not finish her 40-hour training. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Depa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, CCR observed on the fence on playground 3 and up (by the parking lot and by the tan wall) the base of the fence had a gap more than 3 1/2 inches off the ground. The director was given until August 10, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 F- Outdoor Play Area. F . The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 1/2 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 145 children enrolled. During the inspection, CCR monitored the children files that their immunization or physical expired from March 1 to July 11, 2023 totaling 30 of the 145 children's records. CCR observed one child who had an expired immunization form. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 F Immunization Records 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., ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, CCR observed on the fence on playground 3 and up (by the parking lot and by the conservation) the base of the fence had a gap more than 3 inches off the ground. The director was given until April 3, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 F- Outdoor Play Area. F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be f ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
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 describe the current process for ensuring all staff members complete their required introductory training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that staff training requirements have been noted in multiple inspection reports. This question helps clarify the steps taken to keep staff certifications current.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 3/6/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for checking that all food items in the kitchen are properly labeled and dated?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted instances where some food items were not labeled with opening dates. This question helps parents understand how the center manages food safety and storage.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 3/6/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team handle the regular maintenance and repair of classroom furniture and surfaces?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that facility maintenance, specifically regarding surface repairs, has been a topic of discussion in past reports. This question helps parents learn about the center's approach to keeping the environment in good repair.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 3/6/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's policy for ensuring all children's health and immunization records are kept up to date upon enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that record-keeping for student health and immunizations has been a recurring topic in past inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center manages these important documents.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 3/6/2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about their child's daily experiences and any developmental milestones they reach?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing a strong communication channel helps parents stay informed about their child's daily routine and progress. This question helps families understand how the center builds partnerships with parents.