Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2
- Local median
- 0.33
Tampa Elite Sports Academy
8001 Sheldon Rd, Tampa, FL 33615
- License:
- C13HI0105
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon: 1:00PM to 6:30PM; Tue-Fri: 2:00PM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 150
- 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.
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Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionSeptember 23, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 23, 2025
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for Tampa Elite Sports Academy from October 5, 2023 through September 23, 2025.
Two inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 28, 2024 and involved emergency preparedness.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from March 6, 2025 through September 23, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33615
Compared to 30 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- 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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a hole in the back of the second and third seats of van #2 (65936) CCF Handbook, 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements 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.
- Correction status
- Due by November 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed trash such as wrappers, empty water bottles, cups, etc. all over the field/basketball court area where the older children play. Licensing Specialist observed staff member clean up all trash. This standard was brought back into compliance during the time of inspection. CCF Handbook, section 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the toilets were clogged and would not flush in portable classrooms 1 and 3. Licensing Specialist also observed that the sinks in portable classrooms 2 and 3 did not work. Licensing Specialist observed that portable classroom 1 did not have soap or paper towels and portable classroom 2 did not have paper towels or toilet paper. CCF Handbook, section 3.7 Restrooms and Bath Facilities H. Running water, soap, trash receptacles, toilet paper, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained must be available and within reach of children using the bathroom. I. Each toilet and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-11
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 [since 8/28/24]. 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, Licensing Specialist observed the fire drill log and the last fire drill that the facility conducted was on 8/28/24. A fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist during the inspection. There were 6 adults and 43 children present. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 9/10/24. The fire extinguisher certification is valid until 9/2025. The facility had an operational phone. This standard was brought back into compliance during the time of inspection. CCF Handbook, section 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire autho ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 [play equipment rusted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the play equipment on the five-year-old playground was showing signs of rust along the railings. CCF Handbook, section 3.12 Outdoor Equipment B. 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.
- Correction status
- Due by November 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, Licensing specialist was inspecting the facilities transportation vans, and all 3 vans did not meet the alarm system requirement of sound being heard from 500 feet away. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 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 inspect ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-05
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed that a seat belt restraint was broken and attempted to fasten the seat belt but was unsuccessful. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 2.5.5 Seat Belt/Child Restraints Each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint. The child safety restraint must be installed, secured and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and a copy of such instructions must be maintained (in the vehicle and/or on file). Child safety restraint must be replaced if they have been recalled, are past the manufacturers date of use expiration date, or have bee ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Seat Belts/Child Restraints
- Official code
- 08-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection, Licensing specialist was reviewing employee files and Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. According to the DCF Facility Handbook: 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on childre ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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 walk me through your maintenance schedule for checking vehicle safety features, such as seat belts and alarm systems?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2023 noted concerns regarding broken seat belts and the functionality of vehicle alarm systems.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring all staff and volunteers complete their required annual in-service training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2023 inspection report indicate that some staff and volunteers had not completed their required annual in-service training hours.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the condition of your restrooms and sinks to ensure they remain fully operational and stocked with supplies throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2024 show that some toilets and sinks were not in good working order and lacked necessary supplies at that time.
- Context
- A later inspection conducted on September 23, 2025, did not result in any findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for conducting and documenting monthly fire drills to ensure all staff and children are prepared for emergencies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2024 noted that monthly fire drills were not being conducted as required.
- Context
- The facility corrected this issue during the time of the inspection, and a later inspection on September 23, 2025, was clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often do you inspect your outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good repair and free of any potential hazards like rust?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2024 inspection report identified rust on playground equipment railings.
- Context
- A later inspection conducted on September 23, 2025, did not result in any findings.
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