Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.2
- Local median
- 1.43
Forest Hills Presbyterian Learning Center Inc
709 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
- License:
- C13HI0025
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:45PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 90
- License expiration:
- October 31, 2026
Typical cost: $1,278 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,278 - $1,387/mo
Median daily rate: $59.00 - $64.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Hillsborough County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionFebruary 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for Forest Hills Presbyterian Learning Center Inc from October 20, 2023 through February 4, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 29, 2025 and involved facility condition, with a due date of January 29, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
3 in last 12 months
16 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 6 local median in 33612
Compared to 30 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.7
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 30, 2025December 29, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 30, 2025December 29, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 30, 2025December 29, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist confirmed that Blinds in all classrooms have been wiped down. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist confirmed that hallway water fountain has been wiped down. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist confirmed that VPK classroom wall has been cleaned up. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist confirmed that toys and play equipment in each classroom have been cleaned up. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the following areas still require cleaning: - Unknown black substances were observed inside the wall mounted AC units in the Age 2 classroom and the Age 4 & 5 classroom - Dusts wer ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist confirmed that the caulking behind each water sink in each restroom and in each child care room had been redone. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist confirmed that toilet bolt caps have been put back for each toilet in the restroom and in each child care room. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist confirmed that rusted mirror holder clips have been removed in each children's restroom and in each child care room During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist confirmed that broken blind pieces with sharp edges have been removed in each classroom. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist confirmed bott ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist confirmed that all employees have documented proof of completing fire extinguisher training. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one employee still didn't have 10 hours in-service training log on the file. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA Per CCF Handbook: "4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30."
- Correction status
- Due by January 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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 Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that one employee was still missing the most recent signed Child Abuse and Neglect Form in the file.
- Correction status
- Due by January 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the following areas in need of cleaning: 1. The caulking near handwashing sinks in the childrens restroom by the outdoor playground and in each classroom was observed to be dirty and in need of cleaning. 2. Blinds in all classrooms were observed to have accumulated dust. 3.The hallway water fountain requires thorough cleaning prior to being placed back into use. The Operator noted that it has not been used since the COVID period. 4. Air conditioning units in each classroom were observed to have a thick layer of dust. 5. Debris was observed on the walls in the VPK classroom. 6. Windowsills in each classroom were observed ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the following areas requiring maintenance: 1. Cracks were observed in the caulking around the handwashing sink in the childrens restroom near the outdoor playground, as well as in the After School classroom. 2. Two toilets in the childrens restroom near the outdoor playground were missing bolt caps. 3. Mirror holder clips were found to be rusted in the childrens restroom near the outdoor playground and in several classroom restrooms. 4. Broken blinds with sharp edges were observed in both the Age 2 classroom and the After School classroom. 5. Wall peeling was observed beneath the fire extinguisher in the VPK classroom. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [Bleach], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a spray bottle containing liquid that was not labeled with its ingredients. The Operator advised that the contents of the bottle are bleach. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook "3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a bottle of hand sanitizer and a container of shaving foam stored on a shelf within reach of children in Age 3 Classroom. The product labels indicated that these items should be kept out of children's reach. In VPK classroom #1, a bottle of hand sanitizer was found placed on top of a cabinet near the entrance door, which was accessible to the children that are in care. The label instruction states it should be stored out of reach. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook "3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flamm ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- 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 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the fire inspection report posted in the office had expired (Expiration Date: 09 -10-2025). The Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that the fire inspection department had recently conducted an inspection. However, the fire alarm control panel was found to require repairs. The facility must complete these repairs before the fire inspection department can return for a reinspection. Once the reinspection is completed and approved, the facility will receive the current years fire inspection report. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook "3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutori ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that food leftovers were discarded in a trash can without a lid in VPK Classroom #1. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook "3.9.1 Food Preparation Area A food preparation area is a designated room, such as a kitchen, or a designated space in a facility not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations for indoor play, classroom, work or nap spaces, and not included when calculating usable indoor floor space. A. A food preparation area is required for facilities that choose to prepare food in a manner consistent with the definition of preparation of food. Specific ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-11
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed dust and debris underneath the diaper changing pad at the diaper changing station. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per Handbook "3.10.2 Diapering Requirements E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use."
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Operator failed to provide the Licensing Specialist with the required 10-hour In-Service Training Logs for all employees (July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025). During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided the TA per CCF Handbook "4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30."
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Operator failed to provide the Licensing Specialist with documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in the use of fire extinguishers. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook "4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training."
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Operator failed to provide the Licensing Specialist with documented proof that all child care personnel have completed the required exposure plan refresher training. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook "6 Health Requirements There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control an ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the Child Abuse and Neglect Report Requirements forms for all child care personnel were expired in their files. The Operator explained that the facilitys printer is currently broken, preventing them from printing forms for child care personnel to resign. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook "7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the CF-FSP 5131 Form had not been completed for any child care personnel besides the Operator herself. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook "7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review."
- Correction status
- Due by October 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members have their required background screening documentation on file and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in September 2025 show that background screening documentation was not on file for all employees. Asking about this helps clarify the current process for maintaining these essential records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What measures are in place to ensure that cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are always stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2025 noted instances where items like hand sanitizer were accessible to children. This question helps parents understand the current storage protocols for hazardous materials.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the daily or weekly cleaning routines used to ensure all areas of the facility remain in good repair and sanitary?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from late 2025 show repeated findings related to facility cleanliness and maintenance. Asking about the current cleaning schedule helps provide insight into how the center manages its physical environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the leadership team track and verify that all staff members complete their required annual in-service training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from inspections in late 2025 indicate that some staff members were missing required training logs. This question helps clarify how the center monitors ongoing staff development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all required personnel forms, such as child abuse reporting documents, are kept current and signed annually?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from late 2025 show that some personnel records were missing updated forms. Asking about this process helps parents understand the center's administrative oversight.
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