Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.83
- Local median
- 1.41
Little Town Academy
37250 Fountain Rd, Zephyrhills, FL 33542
- License:
- C06PA0428
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 71
- License expiration:
- April 23, 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 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Little Town Academy from April 2, 2025 through April 29, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 27, 2026 and involved medication, with a due date of April 27, 2026.
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
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in 33542
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 47%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 3.25
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.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Inspector notes
- 32-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the physical environment log was not conducted monthly, in that the last entry documents was on 1/2/2026. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Section 3.12, B All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
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
- Inspector notes
- 40-17: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 medication, Auvi-Q (exp 1/27/2026) was expired. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
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
- 41-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 childrens files had expired immunizations. 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 may be obtained from the local ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
- Report comments
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 10 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 10 of the 10 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.
- Correction status
- Due by September 15, 2025
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
- 33-06: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the DCF 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C 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 b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 medications kept at the center are up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2026 noted an instance where an expired medication was found on-site. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the center monitors expiration dates to ensure all health items are ready for use.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the team manage the monthly safety checks for the outdoor play area?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 identified a gap in the documentation of monthly physical environment logs for playground equipment. This question allows the center to describe their current maintenance schedule and how they ensure all equipment remains in good repair.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's procedure for keeping track of children's immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2026 noted that some immunization forms in children's files were expired. Learning about the current administrative process for updating these documents helps parents understand how the facility stays organized with health requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members stay up to date with their required professional training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection indicated that certain staff training documentation was not fully up to date at that time. Asking about current staff development practices helps parents understand how the center supports ongoing teacher education.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to support new teachers in completing their introductory training requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from August 2025 mentioned a finding regarding the completion of introductory training for personnel. This question is a helpful way to learn about how the facility prioritizes and tracks the training milestones for all staff members.
Related violations