Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.6
- Local median
- 1.43
Safetyland Day Nursery & Kindergarten
13122 N 15th St, Tampa, FL 33612
- License:
- C13HI0145
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 5:45AM to 6:15PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 175
- License expiration:
- January 31, 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 inspectionMay 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for Safetyland Day Nursery & Kindergarten from January 18, 2024 through May 12, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 16, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of March 16, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
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
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 6 local median in 33612
Compared to 30 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.7
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 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 24, 2025January 16, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the ceiling in the boy's bathroom has white paint peeling around both ends of the long light fixture and the light bulbs are flashing. 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 inspectio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [hot water in the sink.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the handwashing station for the food prep area did not have hot water running water in the sink. The Licensing Specialist provided extra time for this repair. Per the DCF Handbook A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the floors in the 2-year old room to be in need of cleaning, the walls and floors to be in need of cleaning in the 1-year old room. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the transportation vehicles to be in need of cleaning. (trash and dirt build up on floor) 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 healt ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2025
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed peeling paint in several areas of in the lunch/afterschool room 1, 1- year old room, and the afterschool room 3. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed covers to be missing from the overhead light fixtures in the lunch/afterschool room, 1-year old room, 3-year old room, and afterschool room 2. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be water leaking from the ceiling into a large tin food can in the hallway leading to the kitchen area. There was water damage on the wall adjacent to the leak. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Sp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed large amounts of termite eggs and wings in piles and scattered around a storage room used to store toys and miscellaneous classroom supplies. 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. Any problems must be c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-09
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 [dfghj]. 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 the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed peeling paint throughout the entire outdoor area. (the outdoor floorspace, rocket ship, metal slide, around the movie building, swing set, and the large tube) During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "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. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 8 personnel records to be missing documented proof that they were trained on the use of the fire extinguishers. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training."
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Digital thermometer, Tweezers, Scissors, Bottled water]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed both of the vans to be missing the following items from the First Aid kits: soap, hand sanitizer, tweezers, scissors, bottled water. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator adding the missing items to the First Aid kits. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "C. Each kit must be kept in a closed container and labeled First Aid and must, at a minimum, include: 1. Soap and hand sanitizer (to be used with supervision if hands are not visibly soiled and if no water is present), 2. Adhesive bandages, 3. Disposab ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
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 the food preparation area has consistent access to hot water?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2026 inspection noted a temporary issue with hot water access in the food preparation area. Asking about this helps parents understand the current maintenance and monitoring procedures in place for kitchen facilities.
- Context
- The issue was noted in a 2026 inspection report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that facility repairs, such as addressing peeling paint or lighting issues, are identified and resolved quickly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that concerns regarding facility maintenance and repair appeared in multiple reports between 2025 and 2026. Discussing this helps parents learn about the center's ongoing approach to keeping the environment in good condition.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in May 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often are the first aid kits in your vehicles and classrooms checked to ensure all required supplies are fully stocked?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 noted that some items were missing from first aid kits in the facility's vans. This question helps parents understand the current inventory management process for safety supplies.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for conducting and documenting regular safety inspections of the outdoor play equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection identified concerns regarding the maintenance of outdoor play equipment. Asking this helps parents understand how the center ensures equipment remains in good condition for daily use.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all new staff members receive and document their required training, such as fire extinguisher operation, within their first month?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from 2025 noted that some personnel records were missing documentation of specific safety training. This question helps parents understand the current administrative process for tracking staff training requirements.
Related violations