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Town and Country Commons Head Start

7606 Paula Dr, Tampa, FL 33615

License:
C13HI0079
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 8, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, Head Start, VPK, Food Served, Full Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
70
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.

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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 inspectionSeptember 18, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 18, 2025

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for Town and Country Commons Head Start from October 18, 2023 through September 18, 2025.

Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on September 16, 2025 and involved recordkeeping, with a due date of October 1, 2025.

Transportation 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

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33615

Compared to 30 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.6
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
6%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.17

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

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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
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that six staff files had expired Child Abuse and Neglect forms. CCF Handbook, section 7.4 Personnel Records 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 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
Correction status
Due by October 1, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the driver of the vehicle did not have a current physical exam. CCF Handbook, section 2.5.1 Driver Requirements B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive
Correction status
Due by November 4, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
Official code
06-01
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
Correction / follow-up note
During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the vehicle inspection was expired. CCF Handbook, section 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section.A. 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 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by November 4, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-03

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

What is your current process for ensuring that all vehicles used for transportation are inspected and maintained on schedule?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2024 noted that a vehicle used to transport children did not have the required annual mechanic inspection.
Context
A later inspection in 2025 did not note any transportation concerns.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you track and verify that all drivers have their required annual physical examinations on file?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in 2024 indicated that a driver did not have a current physical exam on file as required.
Context
A later inspection in 2025 did not note any transportation concerns.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What system do you use to keep track of annual staff training and documentation requirements, such as reporting forms?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 showed that some staff files were missing the required annual child abuse and neglect reporting forms.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to center policies?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how the center shares information helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and aware of how the facility manages its operations.
General question

What is your approach to staff supervision and professional development throughout the year?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Learning about how staff are supported and monitored provides insight into the center's commitment to maintaining consistent care standards.