Heritage Academy
35636 Pure Water Way, Zephyrhills FL, 33541
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity51 children
Overview
About Us
Heritage Academy is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 51 children in Zephyrhills, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Pasco County for 6 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. The provider identifies as a faith-based program in its DCF filing. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Heritage Academy.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C06PA0339
Inspection History
4 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 8
- CleanJan '23
- CleanApr '23
- CleanAug '23
- CleanDec '23
FindingApr '24
Apr 10, 2024
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…
FindingAug '24
Aug 14, 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 12-2: During the inspection, Licensing Speciali… | 15-05: The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments 15-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist ob… | 18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 12.4, number 6) Physical Environment [SR] Comments 18-12: During the inspection, Licensing Speci… | 23-10: The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E (Section 14.2, number 14) Physical Environment [SR] Co… | 33-13: Program personnel did not complete training requi
FindingAug '25
Aug 20, 2025
32-08: The placement of [see below] did not allow for adequate distance/clearance from other equipment, fences, and objects in the area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) … | 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 …
FindingApr '26
Apr 20, 2026
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, … | 45-07: Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments 45-7: During the…
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
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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