Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.12
- Local median
- 0.6
Little Owls Bilingual Preschool
1924 Oak Grove Blvd, Lutz, FL 33559
- License:
- C06PA0381
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri: 6:30AM to 10:00PM; Sat: 10:00AM to 10:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 41
- License expiration:
- April 3, 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
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 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Little Owls Bilingual Preschool from March 8, 2023 through April 15, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 6, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
3 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 4 local median in Lutz
Compared to 33 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 6%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.64
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
November 13, 2023March 15, 2024July 17, 2024November 4, 2024Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 17, 2024November 4, 2024March 26, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 4, 2024March 6, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 36-3: During the inspection, the facility was required to have 3 child care personnel with CPR/First Aid training. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility had 2 valid CPR card/certificate. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervisi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 37-2: During the inspection, the facility was required to have 3 child care personnel with CPR/First Aid training. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility had 1 valid First Aid card/certificate. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct sup ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 30 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 30 of the 30 childrens records. 43-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was one child that did not have an enrollment form on site. The director could not find the one childs enrollment form. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This informa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [2] for [8] did not possess an active credential as recognized by the department. (Sections 2.2.1 and 2.2.4 Group Size, Page 4) School Readiness [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 48-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the one year old and two year old classroom had 8 children with 2 child care personnel. Licensing Specialist pulled the 2 child care personnels DCF training transcript and observed that the 2 child care personnel did not have a staff credential. During the inspection, the director went into the one and two year old room (she has a staff credential). This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Handbook Section 2.2.1 F. For school-age children, group size may not exceed fifty (50) children in a single class ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 48 - Group Size (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 48-02
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
- 33-6: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 2 child care personnel did not complete the DCF 5 hours of early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry start date. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 1 child care personnel did not complete the DCF 5 hours of early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 (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 6 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 6 of the 6 employee records. REMINDER : In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. 33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 2 child care personnel did not complete the DCF 5 hours of early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Pursuant to Section 402.305(2) (e)5., F.S., all child care person ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 4, 2024
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 41-2: During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 7 childrens file did not have a current immunization form. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 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 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [the Influenza brochure was not provided to the custodial parents in August/September 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 35 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 35 of the 35 childrens records. Licensing Specialist monitored the September 2024 Distracted Driver Brochures. Licensing Specialist monitored the August/September 2024 Influenza Brochures. 43-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the Influenza brochure was not provided to the custodial parents in August/September 2024. During the inspection, the director provided the brochure to the custodial parents via Procare. This is being marked corrected at the ti ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [the Distracted brochure was not provided to the custodial parents in September 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 43-10: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the Distracted brochure was not provided to the custodial parents in September 2024. During the inspection, the director provided the brochure to the custodial parents via Procare. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5. Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed expired Ketchup and Mustard bottles. Per the director they are used only by staff. The director went ahead and exposed of the items putting this back into compliance. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Hand book, Section 3.9.2 Food Storage 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
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ properly covered or sealed, labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed an open package of broccoli in the freezer in the kitchen not packaged correctly. At the time of the inspection the director went ahead and exposed it in the trash. Putting this back into compliance. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Hand book, Section 3.9.2 Food Storage 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
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [it has a (sharp) crack on the bridge]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a (sharp) crack on the playhouse bridge. 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 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 five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the childcare industry. Proof of completion ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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
- When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing counselor seen one personnel did not finish their 40-hour training. CCF Handbook Section 4.1 Beginning Training: Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the childcare industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the childcare industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employme ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 17, 2024
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 6 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 6 of the 6 employee records. When the Licensing Counselor was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist seen 1 personnel did not finish her 5 hours Early Literacy training. The director corrected this at the time of inspection by placing the personnel in the kitchen as other personnel. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed that the fire inspection was not conducted annually in that the last inspection was conducted on 2/17/23. The director was given until April 5, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.8.2 Fire Safety Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector mus ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 (Section 14.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Counselor observed that the fire Extinguisher was not properly maintained. The last service was done on 2/2023. The director was given until April 15, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor 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 maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 31 children enrolled. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor monitored 31 of the 31children's records. Licensing Counselor observed one child who had a missing physical form. The director was given until April 15, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor 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, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the director advised that there are currently 28 children enrolled. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor monitored all the children files which totaled 28 of the 28 children's records.. Licensing Counselor found one child who had an expired immunization form. The director was given until December 13, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor 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, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 5 employees. During the inspection, CCR observed 5 of 5 employee records. The director was given until July 26, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. When the CCR was reviewing the files the CCR seen personnel #1 did not finish her 40-hour training. CCF Handbook Section 4.1 Beginning Training Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the childcare industry d ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 that all staff members in the classroom have the required professional credentials?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection note a finding regarding staff credentials during a review of classroom ratios. Asking about current practices helps clarify how the center maintains these requirements for all personnel.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that enough staff members with active CPR and First Aid training are always present on-site?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 identified a need for additional personnel with current First Aid and CPR certifications. This question allows the director to describe how they track and maintain these certifications for their team.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all required staff training, such as early literacy courses, is completed and documented on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show multiple instances where documentation for required staff training was missing or incomplete. This question helps parents understand the current system for managing and verifying staff development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the process for keeping children's health and immunization records up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from several inspections between 2023 and 2024 indicate that some student health and immunization files were missing or expired. Asking about the current record-keeping process helps parents understand how the center ensures these important documents remain current.
Related violations
General question
What is the center's approach to communicating with families about daily routines and important health information?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information helps parents feel connected to their child's care and ensures they stay informed about center policies and health updates. This is a helpful way to gauge the center's communication style and transparency.