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KinderCare Learning Center Parsons

2524 S Parsons Ave, Seffner, FL 33584

License:
C13HI0038
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 8, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
135
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

Questions worth asking

The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionMay 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 10, 2025

Summary

This summary covers nine available inspections for KinderCare Learning Center Parsons from February 7, 2023 through May 4, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 4, 2026 and involved incident records.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
9

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
21

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 3 local median in 33584

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.33
Local median
0.93

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
22%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
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.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Documentation of an accident or incident was not maintained by the facility for a minimum of one year. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, D Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist was not able to review any incident reports for a child enrolled during January or February 2026. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the child is no longer enrolled at the facility. Per the DCF Handbook The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-06
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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]
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed the big colored square rug in the school age classroom has dirty spots throughout the rug. Per the DCF Handbook All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months.
Correction status
Due by November 3, 2025
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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]
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed the white handwashing sink in the one's classroom to have a long crack through the side of the top of the sink. Per the DCF Handbook All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months.
Correction status
Due by November 3, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
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]
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist reviewed 2 staff files with expired Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting forms. This was corrected during the time of the inspection as the 2 staff signed the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting form dated 10/1/25. Per the DCF Handbook CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have a current annual inspection for the bus vehicle that is used to transport the children while in care at the facility. Per the DCF Handbook All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle.
Correction status
Due by October 31, 2024
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed 7 sippy cups in the toddler classroom on the cubby shelf that were not labeled with the children's first and last names. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the director labeled all 7 cups with the children's first and last names during the inspection. Per the DCF Handbook Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
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
During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that 1 staff member has not completed the Safe Sleep Training within the 30 days of employment. Per the DCF Handbook 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training 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 childhood within 30 days of hire at ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 31, 2024
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
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]
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist reviewed 11 children's files with expired immunization records. Per the DCF Handbook If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in par ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 31, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
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]
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist reviewed 1 staff file that was missing a Child Abuse Reporting Form in the file. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the 1 staff member signed a Child Abuse Reporting Form during the time of the visit. Per the DCF Handbook CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before the hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist reviewed 1 staff file that was missing an Attestation of Good Moral Character in the file. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the 1 staff member signed an Attestation of Good Moral Character during the time of the visit. Per the DCF Handbook CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-06
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of the complaint inspection, the Licensing Specialist received several conflicting accounts about whether the report was completed on the actual date of the incident/accident. When the Licensing Specialist asked for the incident/accident report it was not produced from Director or Teachers. According to the childcare facility handbook 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. This has no due date as the Director stated that the facility does not have an incident/acc ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-03
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
During the time of the complaint inspection, Licensing Specialist asked for and was not provided with an incident/accident report for the child. The parent has stated that she was not given an accident report and the Director or Teachers have not provided a report to the Licensing Specialist. According to the childcare facility handbook 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-04
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Documentation of an accident or incident was not maintained by the facility for a minimum of one year. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, D Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of the complaint inspection, the Licensing Specialist requested from the Director a copy of the child's incident and accident reports. The Director informed the Licensing Specialist that the facility no longer has any incident or accident reports for the child facility also did not have enrollment packet for child during the Licensing Specialists first inspection on the complaint. According to the childcare facility handbook 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick u ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Official code
39-06
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of the inspection the Child Care Specialist observed that the preschool playground had a clogged crate drain with water, leaves, and minnows swimming in the water. This drain is located next to the big plastic play equipment. The director stated that the children are not using this playground until the maintenance man unclogs the drain. Technical Assistance was provided by the Child Care Licensing Specialist. According to the DCF Facility Handbook. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
Correction status
Due by October 18, 2023
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
Inspector notes
During the time of the inspection the Child Care Specialist observed that the large white standup freezer and the freezer at the top of the white refrigerator did not have a thermometer in either one of them. Technical Assistance was provided by the Child Care Licensing Specialist. According to the DCF Facility Handbook. F. Refrigerators/freezers: 1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 3, 2023
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
Official code
24-23
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of the inspection the Child Care Specialist observed 2 bottles and 1 sippy cup in the one's classroom and 1 sippy cup in the three's classroom not labeled with the children's first and last name. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the teachers from both classrooms wrote the kids first and last names on the 2 bottles and 2 sippy cups. Technical Assistance was provided by the Child Care Licensing Specialist. According to the DCF Facility Handbook. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
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 12.3, numbers 2 and 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of the inspection the Child Care Specialist observed the changing table pad in the infant room to have dirt and mulch pieces under it. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the infant teacher cleaned and sanitized the changing table and under the pad. Technical Assistance was provided by the Child Care Licensing Specialist. According to the DCF handbook: 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
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-05
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
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of the inspection the Child Care Specialist observed that the driver does not have documented proof of the transportation training on safe transportation practices. Technical Assistance was provided by the Child Care Licensing Specialist. According to the DCF Facility Handbook. 4.2.6 Transportation Training 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 course or the Early Learning ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 20, 2023
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-10
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 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of the inspection the Child Care Licensing Specialist reviewed 7 staff files that did not include a Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting requirement form. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the director had all 7 staff complete a Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting form dated for 10/4/23. Technical Assistance was provided by the Child Care Licensing Specialist. According to the DCF handbook: C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
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 (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of the inspection the Child Care specialist reviewed 4 files that did not include documentation of level 2 clearinghouse screening clearance. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the Child Care Specialist looked up all 4 staff in the Clearinghouse System for the documentation of the screening clearance. 1 staff was not in the Clearinghouse system. This employee was not left alone with the children, another teacher was working in the classroom with her. This employee had left the facility for the day. The director stated that she will contact Kindercare HR to find out about her screening. The director stated that the staff member will not return ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-02
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility failed to have a director with an active Florida Director Credential.
Report comments
The facility failed to have a director with an active Florida Director Credential. •
Correction status
Due by August 7, 2023
More details
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PERSONNEL - 05 - Training Requirements: Section 1.02; 1.03; 1.04
Official code
05-08

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

Could you explain the current process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screening documentation completed and on file?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that background screening documentation for staff has been an area of focus in past inspections. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these records for all personnel.
Context
This topic has been identified in multiple inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure that vehicles used for transporting children are inspected annually and maintained in proper working order?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted a past instance where documentation for an annual vehicle inspection was not available. This question helps parents understand the center's current maintenance and documentation practices for transportation.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center ensure that all staff who participate in transporting children receive the required training on safe transportation practices?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that there was a past finding regarding documented proof of transportation training for drivers. Asking about this helps parents learn how the center verifies that all staff are properly prepared.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you describe the center's policy for documenting and communicating with parents when an accident or incident occurs involving a child?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that maintaining incident documentation has been a topic in past reports. This question allows parents to understand the center's communication procedures during such events.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center maintain its daily cleaning and facility repair logs to ensure all areas remain in good condition for the children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted past findings related to facility cleanliness and repair. Asking about the daily log process helps parents understand how the center monitors the environment on an ongoing basis.
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