
Leading By Example Childcare
6427 Lambert Ln, New Port Richey FL, 34652
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity45 children
Overview
About Us
Leading By Example Childcare is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 45 children in New Port Richey, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Pasco County for 12 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 Leading By Example Childcare.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C06PA0257
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingJun '24
Jun 20, 2024
12-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the previous inspection, the Licensing Spe… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the swings was measuring at 2-3 inches and you could see the ground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment …
FindingJan '25
Jan 9, 2025
32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [red car, red and blue helicopter and the jungle gym.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments D…
FindingJan '25
Jan 9, 2025
12-07: A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, Licensing Specialist … | 12-12: A fire hazard, [buildup of dust on the ceiling fan (the ceiling fan on the right side in the back of the classroom).], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B Physical Environment [… | 13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Ph… | 17-02: The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environm… | 18-06: The floor mats available for children in care wer
FindingApr '25
Apr 25, 2025
12-02: 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] Comments During the inspection, Licensi… | 12-07: A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Duri… | 12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Durin… | 18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Du… | 24-18: Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or b
FindingSep '25
Sep 8, 2025
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the wall in th… | 24-16: Food was stored in an inappropriate area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2 Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the freezer there were fish sticks and an…
FindingJan '26
Jan 9, 2026
12-02: 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] Comments During the inspection, the Lic… | 17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR… | 18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Du… | 24-18: Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Co…
FindingApr '26
Apr 20, 2026
17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, the Li…
FindingApr '26
Apr 20, 2026
12-01: 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] Comments During the inspection, Licensing Spe… | 12-02: 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] Comments During the inspection, Licensi… | 12-12: A fire hazard, [build up of dust on the vent], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspecti… | 13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (S… | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter,
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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