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Classical Preparatory Early Academy

12830 Shady Hills Rd, Spring Hill FL, 34610

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VPKCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity165 children

Overview

About Us

Classical Preparatory Early Academy is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 165 children in Spring Hill, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Hernando County for 6 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK). Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Classical Preparatory Early Academy.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C06PA0334

ExpiresAug 13, 2026

Inspection History

1 clean inspection · 4 with findings in the last 5

  1. FindingJul '23

    Jul 13, 2023

    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. Comments Child Care Regulation observed a trashcan…

  2. FindingNov '23

    Nov 21, 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, …

  3. FindingApr '24

    Apr 12, 2024

    12-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments Licensing Specialist observed that a bookshelf in the four- and five-year-o… | 33-02: The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [one staff has not completed the 45 required hours within the allot… | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ…

  4. FindingAug '25

    Aug 11, 2025

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in classroom 2 part of the laminate floorin… | 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 Comments During the inspection, Licensing … | 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, … | 40-17: Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Comments During the inspection, Li…

  5. CleanApr '26

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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)

Points to verify

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