Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.72
- Local median
- 0.6
Amazing Explorers Academy Asturia
15180 Virginia Sta, Odessa, FL 33556
- License:
- C06PA0357
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 240
- License expiration:
- April 8, 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 inspectionMarch 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Amazing Explorers Academy Asturia from February 7, 2023 through March 23, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 7, 2025 and involved health or food records.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Four later inspections, from August 6, 2025 through March 23, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 9 local median in 33556
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 6%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 39%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
August 2, 2023November 6, 2023November 15, 2024July 7, 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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of dried goods were not [ properly covered or sealed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- 24-22: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed opened packages of food (pretzels, cheez-its, cheddar chips, and graham cracker sticks) that were not sealed closed. During the inspection, staff discarded the open food. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E Opened packages of dried goods must be properly covered/sealed, properly stored, and discarded according to the manufacturers recommended date or if the quality of the food has been compromised.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-22
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 20 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 20 of the 20 employee records. Counselor reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. REMINDER : In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. 33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel that did not complete the 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided techn ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7)
- Inspector notes
- 33-13: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 17 child care personnel that did not complete the School Readiness Pre- Service training. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice tra ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 6, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- 40-17: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 2 diaper creams that were expired. During the inspection, staff discarded the diaper creams. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. 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 of the medication, and medication directions. All prescr ... [truncated]
- 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
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility was required to have at least [4] credentialed child care personnel and had [3] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B
- Inspector notes
- 34-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility was required to have at least 4 credentialed child care personnel on-site and there was only 3 credentialed child care personnel on-site. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B A. Child care facilities with 19 or fewer children or that operate less than eight hours per week are not subject to the staff credential requirement. B. For every 20 children, a child care facility must have one child care personnel who meets the staff credential requirement. Based on this formula, child care facilities with 20-39 children must have one credential ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-01
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 paint peeling showing metal on the window seals of classroom 9,8 as wells as the toddler classroom window seal and the door that leads to outside. In room 8 by the sink there was paint peeling off the wall. The director was given until August 19th, 2024, 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 infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspecte ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2024
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
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
- During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 28 employees. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed 28 of 28 employee records. When the Licensing Counselor was reviewing the files the Licensing Counselor seen 1 personnel did not finish her 5 hours Early Literacy training. The director was given until December 6, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of chil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [in the month of July]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, CCR observed that the last fire drill was not conducted annually in that the last fire drill was conducted on 6/29/23. The provider brought this standard back into compliance at the time of the inspection by doing a fire drill with CCR. • During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.8.4 A-C Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 28 B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 29 employees. During the inspection, CCR observed 29 of 29 employee records. The director was given until September 5, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. When the CCR was reviewing the files the CCR seen 1 personnel that did not finish her 40-hour training. During the inspection, CCR 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 Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 inspection, the director advised that there are currently 27 employees. During the inspection, CCR observed 27 of 27 employee records. The director was given until March 22, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. When the CCR was reviewing the files the CCR seen two personnel that did not finish their 40-hour training. During the inspection, CCR 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 Department or its designated representative with a weighted score o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 27 employees. During the inspection, CCR observed 27 of 27 employee records. The director was given until March 22, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. When the CCR was reviewing the files the CCR seen that 2 personnel did not finish their 5 hours Early Literacy training. During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare 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 fiv ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- Report comments
- CCR monitored 155 of 155 children files. CCR found two children who had an expired immunization form. The director was given until March 22, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. • 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., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided their food and nutrition policies that included language on food safety and food allergens was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.3.
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 155 children enrolled. During the inspection, CCR monitored 155 of the 155 children's records. CCR observed ten children files were missing the nutrition form. The director was given until March 22, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. • During the inspection, CCR provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.3.3, C.3 Enrollment Information The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-05
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 the current process for ensuring all medications brought to the center are reviewed and stored properly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 noted that some expired items were present at the facility. Asking about the current storage and review process helps parents understand how the center manages medication safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and verify that all staff members have completed their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that staff training documentation has been a topic in multiple inspection reports over the last few years. This question allows the director to explain the current system for monitoring staff credentials and training timelines.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on March 23, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for checking and sealing food items to ensure they remain fresh and properly stored?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 noted that some opened food packages were not properly sealed. This question helps parents understand the daily practices used to maintain food safety and storage standards.
- Context
- The item was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you ensure that the facility remains in good repair and that any needed maintenance is addressed promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Maintaining a facility in good repair is essential for a safe and clean environment for children. Inquiring about maintenance routines helps parents understand how the center proactively manages the condition of its classrooms and common areas.
General question
Could you describe how you prepare for and conduct emergency drills with the children and staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular emergency drills are a vital part of keeping children prepared and safe during unexpected situations. Understanding the frequency and approach to these drills gives families insight into the center's commitment to emergency readiness.