Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.29
- Local median
- 1.24
Lake Magdalene Christian School
2902 W Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33618
- License:
- C13HI0051
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 4:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 190
- License expiration:
- August 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.
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Latest inspectionApril 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 11, 2025
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for Lake Magdalene Christian School from August 23, 2023 through April 10, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 10, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of May 11, 2026.
Hazardous access 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
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 3
3 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 6 local median in 33618
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 71%
- Local median
- 46%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.8
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
August 27, 2024October 1, 2024April 10, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 23, 2023August 27, 2024Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 12, 2025April 10, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the sink cabinet in the VPK room is peeling off. In room 10: under the sink there are signs of water damage and debris. In room 6: there is a stained ceiling tile. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: A. 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. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the diaper changing pad in Room 9 had a square shaped piece of material which was missing , exposing the inner foam . During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF 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
- Due by May 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed bags of raisins which are used for the children and toys in the diaper changing cabinet in room 7. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator removing the unrelated items from the diaper changing area. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: G. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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 indust ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 6 personnel did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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. C. Earl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the sink in Room 6 to be rusted on the drainage hole. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. 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 in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 2, 2024
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the molding strips in the Restroom to be peeling off of the walls. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children did not receive supervision as required by their age or required needs while toileting or bathing. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, H
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed children walking from their classrooms into the hallway and into the restrooms without direct supervision. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the teacher standing in the doorway with the children in the restroom. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance per the DCF Handbook "H. Children must receive supervision and care in accordance with their age and required needs and be accounted for at all times while bathing or toileting."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-15
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the sink in Room 6 to be rusted on the drainage hole. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the cabinet under the sink in Room 10 to be in need of cleaning and to have dirt and water built up on the bottom and in a bin under the sink During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be molded three baby swings that had molded in an accessible storage bench in the outdoor area. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. Per the DCF Handbook "All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free f ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the molding strips in Room 14, Room 10, and Restroom to be peeling off of the walls. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. 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. Documenta ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that in Room 3 there were adult scissors and a stapler on the wooden shelf leaving them accessible to the children in care. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that in Room 4 there was a stapler on a wooden shelf, a gallon sized Ziploc back in a child's red bag on a low hanging hook, and grocery bags in an unlocked cabinet leaving them accessible to the children in care. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed in Room 5 there to be adult scissors on a wooden shelf to be accessible o the children in care. During the time of the inspection, the Lice ... [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
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the storage closet in Room 5 to be unlocked, leaving Clorox wipes accessible to the children in care. During the time of inspection, the Operator locked this storage closet. Therefore, this is being marked as resolved. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. Per the DCF Handbook "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 b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [the seats in the circle table dod not have the manufacture straps.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the circled table with build in seats to not have the manufacture straps attached. Durign the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. Per the DCF Handbook "Equipment, materials, furnishings, and play areas should be sturdy, safe, and in good repair. Provider should monitor the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommendations for use of equipment. Walls, ceilings, floors, furnishings, equipment, toys, and other surfaces should be suitable to the location and the users. They should be maintained in good repair, free from visible soil and clean. Equipment and fur ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the attendance roster in Room 4 to not be filled out with all children's arrival times During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the teacher updating the roster to reflect children's arrivals. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance "The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate." ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed electrical outlet covers were not in place in the VPK room. TA-All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers. The standard was brought back into compliance when childcare personnel replaced missing outlet covers.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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
- Inspector notes
- During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 4 childcare personnel did not have a current eligible level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance on file. TA-A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file.
- Correction status
- Due by September 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 the center ensure that all potentially hazardous items are kept securely stored and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection report show that there were instances where items such as cleaning supplies were found in an area accessible to children. Asking this helps parents understand the current storage protocols and how staff maintain a secure environment.
- Context
- This finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team approach supervision during transitions, such as when children move between classrooms or use the restroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate an instance where supervision during transitions was identified as an area for improvement. Asking this helps parents understand the current supervision practices in place to keep children accounted for at all times.
- Context
- This finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you share how the center maintains its indoor facilities and equipment to ensure everything remains in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that facility maintenance and repair topics have appeared in multiple reports over the past few years. This question allows the provider to explain their current daily maintenance and inspection routines.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the process for ensuring all staff members have their required training documentation up to date and correctly filed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that some staff training documentation was missing or not properly uploaded to the registry. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks professional development and compliance for its team.
- Context
- The correction for this finding is due by 6/10/2026.
Related violations
General question
What steps do you take to communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is key to a strong partnership between families and childcare providers. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps them informed about their child's daily experience and any operational updates.