Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.33
- Local median
- 0.4
God's Garden Preschool
3223 Gallagher Rd, Dover, FL 33527
- License:
- C13HI0321
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 105
- License expiration:
- June 30, 2027
Typical cost: $1,278 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,278 - $1,387/mo
Median daily rate: $59.00 - $64.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Hillsborough County data.
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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 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 14, 2025
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for God's Garden Preschool from June 6, 2024 through June 2, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 2, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 2, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 6 local median in 33527
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 56%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.22
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 4 recorded violations.
June 6, 2024May 21, 2025October 14, 2025June 2, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
June 6, 2024September 23, 2024June 2, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- This facility only provides snacks to children that are in care. During the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the two years classroom (#2) and in the school aged classroom (#2) multiple snacks expired. This standard was completed at the time of the inspection by the Director throwing expired snacks away. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2 Food Storage B. Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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 time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that (2) childcare personnel did not complete the 40hrs required training. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Childcare personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004, are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2026
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 the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that (1) childcare personnel did not complete five-hour early literacy training within 12 months of hired. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 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, classroo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that (6) childcare personnel did not complete the required 10 hours of in-services training for fiscal year 2024/2025. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock- hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that (1) childcare personnel did not complete the required five-year re- screen. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening.
- Correction status
- Due by July 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist monitored children's records and observed that (4) children had their immunization records expired. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 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, 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 obtai ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The facility did not obtain written authorization prior to administering emergency non-prescription medication. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, D and K
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not obtain a written permission from parents for the use of diaper creams. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Medication K . Use of diaper creams and insect repellant may only be utilized with written permission from parents/guardians . Manufacturer instructions must be followed.
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-09
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
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist monitored the children's records and observed (1) child with immunization records expired. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 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, 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2025
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
- Inspector notes
- The Licensing Specialist observed that one of the childcare personnel has not completed /finished the 40 hours Introductory training requirement. According to the CCF Handbook. Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Departmen t or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by October 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the staff records and observed that 2 staffs have not completed the 40 hours Introductory training. Technical Assistance was provided. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.1. Mandated Introductory Training. Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 8, 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 the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the employee records and observed that 2 employees have not completed the Literacy Training required. Technical Assistance was provided. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 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 certificat ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 8, 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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the children records and observed that 4 children had their immunization record expired. Technical Assistance was provided. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 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, 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 Fo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 process for ensuring that all staff members have their background screenings updated on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection indicate that a staff member's required five-year background re-screening had not been completed. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks these mandatory requirements for all employees.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's policy for obtaining and documenting parental permission for applying products like diaper cream?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2025 inspection note that the facility did not have written permission for the use of diaper creams. This question helps clarify how the center currently handles authorization for these types of care items.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that children's immunization records are kept current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show multiple instances between 2024 and 2025 where children's immunization forms were found to be expired. Discussing this topic helps parents understand how the center manages and updates these important health documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and verify that all staff members complete their required annual training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026, along with previous reports, shows that some staff had not completed required training hours. Asking about the current tracking system provides insight into how the center ensures all personnel meet their professional development requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage food storage and expiration dates for the snacks provided to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that some snacks were found past their expiration date. Asking about the current storage and monitoring process helps parents understand how the center maintains food quality.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection by discarding the items.
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