Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.65
Tanglewood Learning Center
8410 Sycamore Dr, New Port Richey, FL 34654
- License:
- C06PA0374
- 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, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 184
- License expiration:
- May 12, 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
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 inspectionMay 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Tanglewood Learning Center from January 11, 2023 through May 29, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 22, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 22, 2026.
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
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 14 local median in 34654
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 19%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.56
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 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 12, 2024December 16, 2024April 22, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 23 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 23 of the 23 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. 33-13: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 1 child care personnel did not complete the School Readiness Pre- Service training within 90 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7, Child care personnel must successfully complete the preser ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
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
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 23 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 23 of the 23 employee records. REMINDER : In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025.33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the safe sleep training within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guida ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [the jungle gym and the dome climber. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground the mulch under the fall zones were not 6 inches in depth. The director was given until August 30, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that the sink in the infant room did not have situations or times for hand hygiene posted. "3.10.1 Handwashing 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 eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution. A. Child care personnel and children must follow ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed an infant in a crib with a burp cloth. "3.6.4 Safe Sleep A. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions." A teacher removed the burp cloth; thus, returnin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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 one staff did not have the approved fire-hour early literacy and language development course completed within the allotted time frame. "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 personn ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 11, 2024
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: 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
- Child Care Regulation observed that one staff did not have the five-hour early literacy and language development course completed 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 must ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Prescription or nonprescription medication provided for a child was not dispensed when needed in that [a child was in care October 19, 2022 and did not receive required medication at 2pm]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed that a child was prescribed medication from October 19, 2022 to present with a daily time of 2pm to be dispensed. The child had not received the medication at all while in care and the facility did not have the medication. "6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: A. The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non- prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs na ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-07
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
How do you ensure that hand hygiene procedures are clearly posted in all necessary areas, such as diapering and food preparation stations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2024 noted that these procedures were not posted in specific areas. This question allows you to see how the center maintains these visual reminders for staff.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your policy regarding items allowed in cribs to ensure a safe sleep environment for infants?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from January 2024 mention a finding regarding items in a crib that could pose a risk. Discussing the current policy helps parents understand how the center follows safe sleep standards.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you explain your procedures for documenting and administering medications to children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an earlier inspection noted a concern regarding medication not being dispensed as required. Asking about the current process provides insight into how the center manages these health-related responsibilities.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff members have their required training and certifications up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that staff training requirements have been a topic in multiple inspections, including a recent report from April 2026. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks these requirements for all employees.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on May 29, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you regularly inspect and maintain your outdoor play equipment and the surfaces beneath them?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from July 2024 noted that the depth of the resilient surface under playground equipment needed adjustment. This question helps parents understand the center's routine for playground safety and maintenance.
Related violations