Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.5
- Local median
- 1
Kids Corner
5511 N 40th St, Tampa, FL 33610
- License:
- C13HI0091
- 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, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 132
- License expiration:
- April 30, 2027
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
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 inspectionApril 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Kids Corner from January 31, 2024 through April 15, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 3, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of April 30, 2026.
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
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33610
Compared to 38 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 75%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.03
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 16, 2024December 17, 2024April 3, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 02/26/2025 (Now in noncompliance) 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care 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 maintained on file at the program.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of this inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that 9 of the childrens records did not include current DH form 680 or DH form 681. 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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
- During the time of this inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that 4 of the childrens records did not include a current student Health Examination. 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)
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ A valid Florida drivers license]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facilitys driver did not have a valid Florida drivers license 2.5.1 Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 15 A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement;
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the changing tables in the Infant room and the Two's classroom had dirt under both diaper changing mats. This was corrected the time of the inspection as the teacher in each classroom cleaned and sanitized under each diaper changing mat. Per the DCF Handbook 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
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-05
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 observed that 1 staff record did not have a current Abuse and Neglect Reporting form. This was corrected during the time of the inspection as the staff signed a new form dated 4/8/25. 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 Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the complaint inspection the Licensing Specialist observed 2 bottles that were not labeled with a child's first and last name. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the teacher in the classroom labeled both the bottles with the child's first and last name. 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
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [school age and four year old room] group was inadequate in that [the teacher stepped out into the hallway leaving the children without direct supervision.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, Licensing observed the school aged and four year old teacher standing outside of her classroom, standing in the hallway, leaving the children in the classroom without direct supervision. This was resolved during the time of the inspection. The teacher went back into the classroom to properly supervise the children. During the time of the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: "Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that gr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection licensing specialist observed that the fencing along the backside of the playground had two spots where the screws were missing that attach the fencing to the post. According to the DCF handbook 3.5 Outdoor play area. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 10.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection licensing monitored that a distance of 18 inches was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. This was corrected at the time of the inspection. According the the DCF handbook 3.6.2 Napping/sleeping space A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space maybe against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier. Napping and sleeping spaces must not be under furniture or against furniture that creates a hazard. Napping and sleeping areas must not be in exit areas. All exits mu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
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 licensing specialist observed that the refrigerator did not have a thermometer. According to the DCF handbook Refrigerators/freezers: 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 the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [rotten wand loose wood planks with exposed screws.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection licensing specialist observed the jungle gym has rotten and loose wood planks with exposed screws. The railings were also loose. The equipment was closed and taped off from the children in care. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. According to the DCF Facility handbook 3.12 Outdoor Equipment. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the chil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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
Could you describe the current process for ensuring all staff members have the required documentation and valid credentials before they begin transporting children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a recent inspection noted a concern regarding a staff member's driver's license documentation. This question helps clarify how the center maintains and verifies driver credentials to ensure all requirements are met.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that children are always directly supervised, especially during transitions like moving between classrooms or hallways?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report documented a situation where supervision was not maintained in a classroom. Asking this helps parents understand the center's current supervision protocols and how staff are trained to keep children in view at all times.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the playground and facility perimeter to ensure that all safety barriers remain secure and in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show a past finding regarding the security of the outdoor fencing. This question allows the director to explain their routine maintenance checks for the play area.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping track of student health and immunization records to ensure everything stays up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where student health or immunization documentation was missing or incomplete. This question helps parents understand how the center manages these important records to stay in compliance.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 4/15/2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily communication with families regarding their child's routine, such as nap times or meals?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication ensures that parents and teachers are aligned on a child's daily needs and habits. This helps families feel confident that their child's individual care requirements are being met consistently.