Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.29
- Local median
- 0.45
Playworld Academy LLC
5002 W Linebaugh Ave Ste 23A, Tampa, FL 33624
- License:
- C13HI0121
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 91
- License expiration:
- June 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.
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 inspectionJune 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 7, 2025
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for Playworld Academy LLC from May 31, 2024 through June 19, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 19, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of July 18, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 33624
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 86%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.91
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
June 11, 2025June 4, 2026June 19, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
June 11, 2025July 14, 2025August 28, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 11, 2025June 4, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- This is an onsite reinspection to monitor that standards were marked as noncompliance during the previous renewal inspection., Therefore the other standards were marked as not monitored. During the previous renewal inspection on 06/04/2026 Licensing Specialist observed multiple hazards on the playground. 1. The following playground equipment, games and items were rusted and need to be sanded down and repainted, the red metal helicopter, the yellow metal bus, the green metal car, all swings poles, the legs for all 5 picnic tables, the yellow rocket, the yellow metal spinner. 2. The Basketball hoop was broken from the top. 3. The mulch under the green plastic cars base was less ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [All permanent equipmints] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- This is an onsite reinspection to monitor that standards were marked as noncompliance during the previous renewal inspection., Therefore the other standards were marked as not monitored. During the previous renewal inspection Licensing Specialist observed that the ground cover or other protective surface under all permanent equipment did not extend a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment, fall zone was provided only under equipotent directly. During this inspection Licensing Specialist observed that the ground cover was still in the same condition that was observed during the last renewal inspection. The protective surface under all permeant ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed multiple hazards on the playground. 1. The following playground equipment, games and items were rusted and need to be sanded down and repainted, the red metal helicopter, the yellow metal bus, the green metal car, all swings poles, the legs for all 5 picnic tables, the yellow rocket, the yellow metal spinner. 2. The Basketball hoop was broken from the top. 3. The mulch under the green plastic cars base was less than required and it was exposing the base metal sharp poles. 4. The two plastic airplanes, one green and one purple were broken. 5. All plastic equipment had green spots that looks like a form of mildew. 6. One panel fence was broken with ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that childcare personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering during food preparation time. childcare personnel put on hair net, thus returning this standard into compliance at the time of this inspection. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the provider. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B . Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready to- eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [All permenant equipmints] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that the ground cover or other protective surface under all permeant equipment did not extend a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment, fall zone was provided only under equipotent directly. TA: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with provider. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls.
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: inspection access or misrepresentation
- Report finding
- The owner, operator, employee or substitute failed to grant the licensing authority access to facility records. s. 402.311, F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Enforcement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Staff responsible informed Licensing Specialist that she took all Personnel Records home with her to work on them the day before and she forgot to bring them back. TA was provided: All required transportation documents must be available for licensing to review at all times. s. 402.311, F.S Inspection. (1) A licensed child care facility shall accord to the department or the local licensing agency, whichever is applicable, the privilege of inspection, including access to facilities and personnel and to those records required in s. 402.305, at reasonable times during regular business hours, to ensure compliance with ss. 402.301-402.319. The right of entry and inspection shall al ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- During the previous renewal inspection on 06/11/2025 Licensing Specialist observed that the employee that started working on 6/5/2023 with an industry start date of 6/5/2023. The employee did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement within required time. During previous reinspection on 07/14/2025, staff responsible informed Licensing Specialist that by the time the staff finished taking the courses online she was not able to find available exam by due given due date. Dring this reinspection Licensing Specialist observed that the abovementioned employee did not complete the 40- hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement by given due date. Em ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- During the previous renewal inspection Licensing Specialist observed that the employee that started working on 6/5/2023 with an industry start date of 6/5/2023. The employee did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement within required time. During this inspection staff responsible informed Licensing Specialist that by the time the staff finished taking the courses online she was not able to find available exam by due given due date. TA was provided: Exam can be taken in any county, not only county of residency. The facility is being given 30 more days to bring this standard into compliance CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed many rusty areas on the yellow metal tube that the facility called Rocketship. Licensing Specialist observe that the yellow slide on the permanent playground equipment had a loose nail where the slide connects to the wooden platform from the top. Licensing Specialist observe that the one picnic table's two benches had broken corners, the broken areas measured between 1/2 and 1 inch. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the provider, the rusty area must be covered completely, the loose nail must be nailed back in, and the benches on the picnic table must be fixed or replaced. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Outdoor Play Area ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- licensing Specialist observed a broken fence panel; the panel was broken from the bottom leaving a gap that measures 7 inches Hight and 4 inches in Width. Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the staff responsible, the panel must be fixed, and the gap must be closed. CF Handbook, Section 3.5, Outdoor Play Area F. 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 outs ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. The facility had proof of the last year fire inspection that was approved on 06/03/2024. Ta was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the staff responsible, staff responsible inform Licensing Specialist that the Fire inspection was scheduled by the director for next week. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A 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 cur ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that the employee that started working on 6/5/2023 with an industry start date of 6/5/2025. The employee did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement within required time. • TA was Provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the provider. • CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that the employee that started working on 6/5/2023 with an industry start date of 6/5/2025. The employee 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. TA was Provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the provider. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Early Literacy Training 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 ye ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed 4 children's files, all four children; Immunizations were expired. Child 1 was enrolled on 08/13/2022, Immunization expiration date was on 07/06/2024. Child 2 was enrolled on 05/10/2024, Immunization expiration date was on 10/31/2024. Child 3 was enrolled on 09/06/2021, Immunization expiration date was on 05/19/2025. Child 4 was enrolled on 03/07/2022, Immunization expiration date was on 02/22/2025. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the provider; Licensing specialist changed the due date for this standard to match the due date for the other 2 standards that were marked as noncompliance during this inspection and the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The bedding available for children in care was not cleaned and/or sanitized at least once a week, and/or before use by another child. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G (Section 12.4, numbers 1 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that the napping mats were covered with the sheets and stored together in one place touching one another. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist disscussed requirement with the director. Director removed the sheets and will send them home to be washed, thus returning this standard into compliance at the time of this inspection. CCF Handbook, 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. A. Sleep bedding includes beds, cribs, or mattresses. Air ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 12.3, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that the diaper changing mat was torn exposing the foam inside. TA was provided: Director removed the mat and discarded it, thus returning this standard into compliance at the time of this inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Diapering Requirements 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
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring that all required administrative and personnel records are readily available for review during business hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2026 inspection indicate a situation where facility records were not available for review when requested. Asking about current practices helps clarify how the center now manages record accessibility.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken recently to inspect and maintain the outdoor play area to ensure it remains free of hazards like rust or broken equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show repeated findings regarding the maintenance of outdoor play equipment and the presence of hazards. This question allows the provider to explain their current maintenance schedule and safety checks.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor and ensure that all staff members complete their required introductory training and professional development courses on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2025 document repeated challenges in ensuring staff completed mandatory training requirements. Asking about their current tracking system helps parents understand how the center ensures staff qualifications are up to date.
Related violations
General question
Could you describe your daily routine for checking the playground and outdoor play area to ensure all surfaces and equipment are safe for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the daily safety routine helps parents feel confident about the environment where their children spend time outdoors. This question focuses on proactive supervision and maintenance practices.
General question
How do you keep track of children's health records and immunization schedules to ensure they are always current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Maintaining accurate health and immunization records is a key part of center operations. This question helps parents understand the administrative processes in place to keep child files compliant and up to date.