Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.5
- Local median
- 0.6
The Salvation Army Pasco County
7745 Ridge Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
- License:
- C06PA0422
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 132
- License expiration:
- April 10, 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 inspectionMarch 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 10, 2025
Summary
This summary covers two available inspections for The Salvation Army Pasco County from February 10, 2025 through March 16, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 16, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 16, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 2
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
2 total inspections vs 5 local median in 34668
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.5
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the driver 1 physical expired on 11/8/25. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by removing the driver until the driver can complete a physical. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook Section 2.5.1 Driver Requirements. The driver of any vehicle used by a school-age child care program to provide transportation must have the following: A. A valid Florida drivers license; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopul ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 and SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4 SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 and SACCF Handbook, (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 06-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the hallway into the mens bathroom there is paint peeling on the wall under the window. In the mens bathroom the bottom of the first stall there is blue tape wrapped around it and the tile that is to the right of the door is broken and sharp. In the gym the blue padding that is on the wall is ripped and exposing the foam, there is paint peeling on the grey wall to the left of the entrance doors next to the double white doors(Room 158 HVAC). The director was given until April 16, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook Sect ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A fire hazard, [dust build up on vents], was observed in the facility. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the bathrooms there was a build up of dust on the vents. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by cleaning the vents. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook Section 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements B. It is the responsibility of the director/owner to ensure that all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint and dust build-up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans and dryer vents. This includes grease buildup in ovens, stoves and food equipment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 12-12
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground there was a couple holes and the fence was not at ground level in those areas. The first area was the fence next to the building had a hole measuring 4 feet in width and 2 feet in length and the gap between the fence and the ground was measuring 6 inches. The second area was the fence next to the drive way the hole 2 feet in width and 1 foot in length and the gap between the fence and the ground was measuring at 6 inches. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by filling in the holes. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF H ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- 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 [the last fire drill conducted on 9/22/25]. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 9/22/2025. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 06/23/2025. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 03/2026. ***During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There were 4 adults and 12 children present. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the last fire drill was conducted on 9/22/25. A fire drill was not conducted for the following months: October 2025, November 2025, December 2025, January 2026 and February 2026. The direct ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 21-06
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) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 3 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 3 of the 3 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed one personnel that did not finish their School Readiness training within the 90 days. The director was given until April 16, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Section 3.1 Preservice. Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4 SACCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 28-12
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. SACCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed three personnel that was not the facilities rooster. The director was given until April 16, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook Section 5.1, K Initial Screening K . The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within ten days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 38-09
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 describe the current process for ensuring all drivers have their annual physicals and required training up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2026 show that a driver's physical examination documentation was expired at that time. This question helps clarify the current tracking system for driver requirements.
- Context
- The facility addressed this issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and verify that all staff members are correctly listed in the personnel roster?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that the facility's personnel roster in the Clearinghouse needed to be updated. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center maintains accurate staff records.
- Context
- The facility was given a deadline of April 16, 2026, to come into compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current schedule for conducting and documenting monthly fire drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2026 indicated that monthly fire drills had not been consistently documented for several months. This question helps confirm that the center is now following the required monthly drill schedule.
- Context
- The facility addressed this issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often does the maintenance team inspect the playground and facility to ensure everything is in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from March 2026 noted issues with the condition of the playground fencing and general facility repairs. This question helps parents understand the routine maintenance and safety checks performed at the center.
- Context
- The facility addressed the playground fencing issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure all new staff members complete their required training within the designated timeframe?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from March 2026 identified that a staff member had not completed required training within the expected period. This question helps clarify how the center monitors and supports staff in meeting their training milestones.
- Context
- The facility was given a deadline of April 16, 2026, to come into compliance.
Related violations