Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.09
- Local median
- 1.05
Belinda Singleton Family Day Care Home
14641 State St, Dade City, FL 33523
- License:
- F06PA0143
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- April 27, 2027
Typical cost: $953 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$953/mo
Median daily rate: $44.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
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 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 21, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Belinda Singleton Family Day Care Home from March 20, 2023 through April 1, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 1, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of May 1, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 14 local median in Dade City
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 55%
- Local median
- 39%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.88
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 20, 2023March 27, 2024April 1, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 20, 2023October 29, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Indoor play areas were not in good repair. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing specialist observed in the children room that the wall to the right has paint peeling. The director was given until May 1, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5, B Indoor Play Areas B. All areas of the home including the play areas shall be in good repair, clean and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Outdoor play areas in the home were not free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the screen in porch leading to the playground there is work out equipment in there.(The provider stated she is not going to use the entrance through the screen in porch to get to the playground no more and the door stays locked. The provider stated she will use the side gate on the side of the house to enter the play area.) On the play area there is gardening tools up against the house and there is weight lifting equipment by the fence on the left. On the play cars there is a green and black substance. The director was given until May 1, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Lic ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, Rand4.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Operator advised that there are currently 2 staff members and 1 household members. The Operator advised that 2 staff members and 1 household member that did not sign the new updated Good Moral Character form. The Operator and the household member signed the document at the time of the inspection. The Operator advised, the substitute will sign and send the document to the Licensing Specialist. The Operator has been given a due date of 11/10/25 to come into compliance with this standard. (See Supplemental Section) During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Ba ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2, A Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Counselor monitored 5 of the 5 childrens records. Licensing Counselor found one child who had an expired health form. The provider brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 Health/Immunization
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
- Official code
- 32-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Outdoor play areas were not in good repair. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A
- Inspector notes
- 14-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were some items that were broken on the outdoor play area, such as plastic picnic table that had a crack on the top and the screws were coming out, a tricycle with a cracked wheel, and a screw sticking out inside the plastic play house. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Toxic Substances and/or Hazardous materials including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous items were accessible to children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 10-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed chemicals accessible to the children in care, in that there are gallon of gasoline (half full), Raid Wasp and Hornet spray, Spectracide Weed Stop, Gold Class Rich Leather cleaner, Drivers Choice tire shine and Wetn Black tire shine in the screened in porch. The owner advised that the children walk through the screened in porch to get to the outdoor play area, the children do not play in the screened in porch. During the inspection, the owner removed the chemicals. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, All areas and sur ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous
- Official code
- 10-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Outdoor play areas were not in good repair. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A
- Inspector notes
- 14-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that there were some items that were broken on the outdoor play area, such as a cracked blue plastic car, two cracked plastic buckets, a tricycle with a cracked wheel, a cracked child chair, and a child walking car had a cracked wheel. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The bedding available for children in care was not sanitary. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 16-3: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed blankets being stored stacked on top of each other. The owner advised that the blankets are used by the children and that they were last washed on Sunday. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, A home must include a designated area where each child can sit quietly or lie down to rest or nap. Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Linens must be washed at least once a week and more often if soiled or dirty. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week and before use by another child. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding
- Official code
- 16-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The home does not have documentation for all child care personnel on the required annual refresher education of the homes exposure plan. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23
- Inspector notes
- 28-11: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the exposure plan was not reviewed annually by the owner and the substitute. The exposure plan was last signed on 10/11/2021. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care providers shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to fol ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 28-11
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 31-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that there was one childs record that had an expired immunization. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C, DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local h ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Outdoor play areas were not in good repair. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A
- Inspector notes
- 14-2: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that fence on the outdoor play area was not in good repair in that sections of the fence were disconnected from the fence posts, allowing for children to pull on the disconnected partners. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. The outdoor play areas must be enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. The fence must not prevent the supervision of children. The fence must be in good condition and conform to applicable local building codes. These areas must have ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall zone for [trampoline]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, K (Section 10.2, number 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 14-16: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the outdoor play area had a trampoline, however the trampoline did not have any fall zone material. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a ground cover or other protective surface under the equipment that provides resilience and is maintained to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Equipment used for climbing must not be placed over, or immediately next to hard surfaces not intended for use as surfacing for climbing equipment. All permanent/anchored playground equipment must be placed ove ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 19, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-16
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 all staff and household members stay current with their background screening documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection note that certain background screening forms were not completed at that time. Asking about this process helps clarify how the center maintains compliance with these important staffing requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all cleaning supplies and potentially hazardous items are kept securely out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2023 noted that certain hazardous materials were accessible in a porch area. This question helps parents understand the current storage practices for keeping the environment secure.
- Context
- The provider removed the items at the time of the 2023 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the outdoor play area to ensure equipment remains in good repair and free of any hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple findings regarding the maintenance of outdoor play equipment between 2023 and 2026. This question allows the provider to explain their routine maintenance and inspection schedule for the play area.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for tracking and updating children's health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections indicate past instances where health or immunization records were found to be expired. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center manages these important health documents.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily communication with parents regarding their child's routine and any updates to the center's policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication expectations helps parents feel confident in the partnership between the home and the family. Understanding how the provider shares information ensures everyone stays informed about the child's daily care.