First Steps Education - Port Richey

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

1. FindingApr '23Details

   Apr 5, 2023

   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, …

2. FindingJul '23Details

   Jul 24, 2023

   45-04: An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Comments Child Care Regulation observed that one teacher did not have an employment history verification…

3. FindingDec '23Details

   Dec 7, 2023

   12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist observed that a transparent, three-drawer storage bin, … | 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 Licensing Specialist observed that there wer… | 31-03: Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [a television was not mounted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist observed that a televisi…

4. FindingApr '24Details

   Apr 24, 2024

   01-01: The license was not posted in a conspicuous place within the facility. s.402.3125(1)(a), F.S. Comments Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have the correct license posted, in that … | 23-06: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [no fire drill for February or Mar… | 29-16: Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D Comments Licensing Specialist observed that… | 44-05: A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F Comments Licensing Specialist monitored 7 of the 7 staff files. A volunteer did not h…

5. FindingJul '24Details

   Jul 24, 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… | 23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments L… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the climbing jugle gym stepping stone loose ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2,…

6. FindingAug '25Details

   Aug 6, 2025

   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, [the ceiling fan in the infant room and 2 year room and the vent in the boys bathroom had a build up of dust.], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B (Section 2.1 H… | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Ph… | 17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps

7. FindingDec '25Details

   Dec 8, 2025

   09-06: The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments 9-6: During t… | 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… | 24-23: The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments 24-23: Dur… | 36-03: The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and …

8. FindingApr '26Details

   Apr 8, 2026

   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 12-7: During the inspection, Licensing Speci… | 24-11: Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments During the inspec… | 24-22: Open packages of dried goods were not [ properly covered or sealed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments 24-22: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that th… | 39-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [time of the incident]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments 39-5: During the inspect… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not a

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