Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2
- Local median
- 1.58
Creative Early Learning Academy
4219 US Highway 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652
- License:
- C06PA0444
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 97
- License expiration:
- January 27, 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 inspectionJune 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for Creative Early Learning Academy from January 9, 2026 through June 12, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 12, 2026 and involved child guidance.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34652
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 75%
- Local median
- 22%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 75%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 2.57
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 27, 2026June 12, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was pushed off of a toy and kicked in the face while the teacher sat and watched it happen]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the licensing specialist while viewing the camera footage observed a child get pushed down and kicked in the face while the teacher sat on the caterpillar toy and watched the incident occur and did not intervene. The operator brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by giving a supervision training and a verbal warning to the teacher that was sitting on the caterpillar watching. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 2.4.1, A -Supervision A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Clean, sanitary drinking water was not available to all children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.8 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the licensing specialist while viewing the camera footage observed the teacher holding the sippy cup up out of the reach of the child and then giving the cup to another child. The operator brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by making sure the teachers bring out the sippy cups and the water jug so the children can have water on the playground. Also making sure the teachers know to walkie talkie if they need more water or cups. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.9.8, A Drinking Water A. Clean, sanitary drinking water shall be readily accessible in indoor and out ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-20
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist while viewing the camera footage observed the teacher come over and grab the childs left wrist and right upper arm and pulls the child off the toy and released the child in front of the toy, the child then sat on the ground and cried. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by terminating the teacher. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 8.2, C Child Safety. C. Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social dev ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [children went under the jungle gym unsupervised and were touching each other.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the teacher stated The 3 children went under the slide where we could not see them. They went really under there but if we were rotating then we could have seen them. The operator brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by giving a verbal warning and had a training on supervision. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 2.4.1, A -Supervision A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF 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 following rooms there was a black substance on the wall: 2 year old room, 3B classroom, VPK A bathroom, and VPK B. The director was given until June 4, 2026, 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 inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the 2 year old room the back door had a hole by the door knob. In the VPK B the carpet had strings sticking up off of it. In the preschool B classroom the sink does not turn on. The director was given until June 4, 2026, 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 inspected daily for basic health and sa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the toddler playground the platform in the back has soft spots. On the 3 and up playground there is black marker on all of the playground equipment. The director was given until June 4, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Additional documentation describing the symptoms that would require the prescription and/or non-prescription medication used on an as needed basis to be administered was not on file. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and 2.5.3, C & D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the medication forms for diaper ointment cream did not state how much to apply on the child and when to apply. It did not state what to look for. The director was given until June 4, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 A. 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- ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-22
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
What steps has the center taken to ensure staff are consistently engaged and attentive when children are playing outdoors?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection report mention concerns regarding staff interaction and supervision during outdoor play. Asking about current training or oversight helps clarify how the center supports staff in maintaining an attentive environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the leadership team monitor classroom and playground supervision to ensure all children are actively observed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 and a prior report from May 2026 both include findings related to supervision in outdoor areas. This question helps parents understand the current supervision practices and how the center ensures consistent monitoring.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the process for ensuring that all necessary medical authorization forms are complete and detailed before administering any creams or medications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2026 indicate that some medication authorization forms lacked specific application details. This question helps parents understand how the center currently manages health documentation to ensure clarity and safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's routine for inspecting playground equipment and facility areas to ensure they remain in good repair and free of hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection noted items needing repair or cleaning in various areas of the facility. Asking about the current maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the center keeps the environment in good condition.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff ensure that children have easy, consistent access to drinking water throughout the day, especially during outdoor time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted a concern regarding the availability of drinking water for children on the playground. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for ensuring children stay hydrated.
Related violations