
Strawberry Patch Preschool
20145 US Highway 301, Dade City FL, 33523
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity40 children
Overview
About Us
Strawberry Patch Preschool is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 40 children in Dade City, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Pasco County for 13 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Strawberry Patch Preschool.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C06PA0239
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 6
FindingSep '23
Sep 8, 2023
24-21: Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Comments During the inspection, CCR observed bags of cereal that was opened but was not labe… | 41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments During the inspection, the director ad…
FindingJun '24
Jun 13, 2024
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, Licensing Specialist obs…
FindingMay '25
May 9, 2025
23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, … | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the wooden platform on the red climber was chipping. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Sect…
FindingSep '25
Sep 10, 2025
33-07: 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 … | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Kee…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 4, 2026
09-07: The facility used electronic media that was not for educational purposes or for physical activity for children 2 years of age and older. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Pa… | 12-12: A fire hazard, [vents in the Toddler Room and the Infant Room were dusty], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] … | 18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments 18-12: During the inspection, … | 23-09: The facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety… | 24-18: Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or b
FindingMay '26
May 13, 2026
20-02: The facility did not have an adequate number of cribs, portable cribs or playpens with sides for the number of children up to one- year old in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.3 (Section 2.1 Health and… | 20-06: Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A (Section 2.1 He… | 29-03: Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [before eating snack]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments 29-3: … | 30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments 30-6: During the inspecti…
Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
What the record says
Provider highlights
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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