Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.89
- Local median
- 0.75
KinderCare Learning Center #1139 Bell Shoals
4304 Bell Shoals Rd, Valrico, FL 33596
- License:
- C13HI0036
- 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, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 126
- License expiration:
- July 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.
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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 inspectionNovember 19, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 15, 2025
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for KinderCare Learning Center #1139 Bell Shoals from July 16, 2024 through November 19, 2025.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 19, 2025 and involved supervision.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 3
6 in last 12 months
15 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 33596
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 18%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.95
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
September 25, 2025November 3, 2025November 18, 2025Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 16, 2024July 7, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 25, 2025November 3, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [infant and toddlers room] group was inadequate in that [a infant was scratched by a toddler.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection, the personnel stated the infant was sitting in the boppy thing next to me. I stood up went to get the bottle for him that was on the countertop about 5 steps away from him to see if he wanted to eat more. The toddler went up to the infant and scratched him. The operator brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by picking up the infant and moving him away from the toddlers. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 2.4.1, B -
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Inspector notes
- During the previous complaint inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not have documentation to show 1 childcare personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry. During the reinspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the personnel has not begun their training as of 11/18/2025. The Operator has been given until 12/18/25 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.1: Beginning Training : Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [departure location, destination location, date, driver signature and secondary signatur]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 5-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed multiple transportation logs entries were missing required information, such as departure location, destination location, date, driver signature and secondary signature. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 10 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 10 of the 10 employee records. REMINDER : In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. 33-01: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel that did not complete the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 12 months of starting the DCF classes and exceeding 15 months of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Child care ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- 33-03: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel that did not start their DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- 33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 child care personnel did not complete the early literacy training within 12 months of the child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be docume ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the safe sleep training within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childho ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 33-10: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 driver (driver 3) did not complete transportation training. The director advised that they are removing driver 3 as a driver. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.6 All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 41-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 childrens files had expired immunizations. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 42-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 childrens files did not have a physical within 30 days of their enrollment date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examinati ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not have documentation to show 1 child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. The Operator has been given until 10/25/25 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.1: Beginning Training : Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 childs file did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. The Operator has been given until 10/25/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B: Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-2 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 3 children's Florida Certificate of immunizations were not acceptable in that the were expired. The Operator has been given until 10/25/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1: Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, whic ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 childrens file did not have a Student Health Examinations/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. The Operator has been given until 10/25/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 C: Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local co ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the child enrichment provider was missing level 2 screening or did not meet the screening requirements prior to providing services. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the Operator contacted the clearinghouse and had the personnel's screening updated while the Licensing Specialist was at the facility. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, s.402.3054(3), F.S. (3) A child enrichment service provider shall be of good moral character based upon screening. This screening shall be conducted as provided in chapter 435, using the level 2 standards for screening se ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- 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 [did not log monthly fire drills on fire drill log.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the last fire drill was conducted in April, 2025. During the time of inspection, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There were 7 adults and 34 children. This standard was brought back into compliance. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, A Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
No recorded violations in this report
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 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have a current fire inspection on file. Per DCF Handbook Section 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and mai ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 your team ensure consistent supervision in the infant and toddler rooms to keep all children safe during transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a November 2025 inspection report noted an incident where a child was scratched while staff was momentarily distracted. This question helps parents understand the current supervision practices and how the center prevents similar occurrences.
- Context
- Corrected at time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for verifying that all drivers have completed the required safety training before they transport children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 indicated that documentation for transportation training was missing for a driver. Asking this helps parents understand how the center manages training compliance for staff involved in transportation.
- Context
- Corrected at time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through how you maintain and verify your transportation logs to ensure all required information is documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from November 2025 show that transportation logs were missing specific required details like signatures and locations. This question helps parents understand the center's current record-keeping procedures for transportation.
- Context
- Correction due date was 12/3/2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and update staff training requirements to ensure everyone is fully certified on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections between September and November 2025 show a repeated pattern of staff training documentation being incomplete. This question helps parents understand how the center is currently managing these administrative requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all children's health and immunization records are kept current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from September and November 2025 indicate that some student health and immunization files were missing or expired. This question helps parents understand the center's current process for maintaining accurate health records.
Related violations