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Anderson Family Day Care Home

405 Walker Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601

License:
F05HE0023
Type:
Family Day Care Home
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
10
License expiration:
February 22, 2027
Typical cost: $823 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$823/mo

Median daily rate: $38.00 (non-Gold Seal only)

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Hernando County data.

Not this provider’s price.

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJanuary 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 26, 2026

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for Anderson Family Day Care Home from January 9, 2023 through January 26, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on January 12, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of January 16, 2026.

Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

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
8

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34601

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.63
Local median
0.77

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
2.53

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Provider did not have current fire extinguisher. last inspection was June 2024 TA was provided to provider to get the fire extinguisher serviced and yearly. B. The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate
Correction status
Due by January 16, 2026
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
Official code
19-03
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Potentially harmful items such as BB guns, pellet guns, knives and/or sharp tools were not in a locked area or were accessible to children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 9, numbers 5 and 8) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed a box cutter on the table in the playground area. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that the provider does not have knives and/or sharp tools accessible to children while in care. Completed at time of inspection. The provider moved the box cutter to a safe location.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous
Official code
10-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The home had electrical outlet covers that were not in place. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, E
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the provider had missing outlet covers in the children's play area. Technical assistance provided ensuring that all electrical outlet covers are covered while children are in care. Completed at time of inspection. Provider placed covers in the electrical outlets.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
Official code
14-24
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Hand hygiene procedures were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.16
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the diaper area did not have a diaper changing sign posted. Completed at time of inspection. Provider was given a diaper changing sign for the diaper changing area. Technical assistance was provided ensuring that all diaper changing areas have diaper changing signs posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Hygiene and Sanitation
Official code
21-18
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, A (Section 13.2, number 1) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the provider did not conduct a fire drill since 7/25/22 at 1:45 with 1 adult and 5 children with 1 minute to clear. Technical assistance provided ensuring that the provider is conducting monthly fire drills. Completed at time of inspection. Counselor conducted a fire drill with the provider on 1/9/23 at 9:55a with 1 adult and 4 children with .47 to clear. The fire extinguisher was checked 1/2022.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
Official code
27-01

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 do you take to ensure that potentially hazardous items are always kept in a secure, inaccessible location during the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an earlier inspection mention a concern regarding the accessibility of sharp tools. Asking about this helps parents understand the current storage practices for keeping such items away from children.
Context
This issue was corrected at the time of the 2023 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage your routine safety checks to ensure that all electrical outlets are properly covered and secure?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records indicate a past finding where outlet covers were not in place. This question allows the provider to explain how they maintain these safety measures on a daily basis.
Context
This issue was corrected at the time of the 2023 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you tell me about your current process for ensuring that all safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, remains up to date and ready for use?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from January 2026 noted that the fire extinguisher did not have a current certificate. This question helps confirm that the necessary maintenance is now being handled regularly.
Context
The provider was given a correction deadline of January 16, 2026, and a subsequent inspection on January 26, 2026, was clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you describe how you schedule and document your monthly fire drills to keep the children prepared?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show a past instance where monthly fire drills were not being conducted as required. This question helps clarify the current practice for maintaining a consistent drill schedule.
Context
This issue was corrected at the time of the 2023 inspection.
Related violations
General question

What is your approach to maintaining clear communication with parents regarding daily routines and health and safety procedures?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Establishing how a provider shares information helps families feel more comfortable with the level of transparency and care provided. Open communication is a key part of building a strong partnership between the home and the family.