Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.67
- Local median
- 1
Children's Nest Day School
11504 N 62nd St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
- License:
- C13HI0156
- 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, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 135
- 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.
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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 inspectionMarch 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Children's Nest Day School from January 26, 2024 through March 6, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 5, 2026 and involved medication.
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
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33617
Compared to 27 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 29%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.41
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 3 recorded violations.
January 3, 2025January 5, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the farleft seatbelt in transportation vehicle (40670) was cut and the seat buckle was missing. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Seat Belts/Child Restraints
- Official code
- 08-04
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 the metal top for the fish tank in the Afterschool room is rusted and corroded, there is a hole that has been eaten away and now has an exposed sharp metal barrier. The toilet tank lid on the far right toilet in the girls bathroom is cracked and missing a piece of porcelain. Transportation vehicle (97006) missing seat belt plates. (42830) missing seat belt plates. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook:
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children or in vehicles used to transport children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 12-4-25. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 11-19-25. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 3-2026. ***During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There were 11 adults and 49 children present. Both transportation vehicles (40670) and (42830) did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: B. Fire extinguish ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [child care personnel were rinsing out bottles in the diaper changing hand washing sink.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed child care personnel rinsing out bottles in the diaper changing hand washing sink. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: C. Handwashing sinks must not be used for food service preparation, dishwashing, or food clean up."
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed expired diaper creams in the 1-year old room (Dermocream, Benadryl gel, Aveeno cream, and Aquaphor) expired diaper creams were also observed in the 2-year old room (Petrolatum) During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator discarding the expired diaper creams. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
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]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be peeling paint on the bathroom doorway. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be a hole with peeling paint in the wall behind the soap dispenser in the bathroom. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be peeling paint on the wall by a toilet. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be peeling paint behind the sink in the VPK A room. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be peeling paint on the door of the 1-year old classroom. During the time ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be a 5-inch gap between the wall and the fence slat on the far left of schoolage outdoor play area fence. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be a 7-inch gap between the wall and the fence slat on the far right of the 3-year old play area. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be a 3 -inch and 6-inch gap between the brick barrier and the metal fence. This creates a break in the 4 foot barrier. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "F. The outdoor ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
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, A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures]. 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 the First Aid kit on the van to be missing tweezers, soap, scissor, resource guide, hand sanitizer, and thermometer. During the time of the inspection, the licensing Specialist observed the First Aid kit in the facility to be missing tweezers, soap, scissor, resource guide, hand sanitizer, and water. During the time of the inspection, the 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It did not indicate the results of all components included in DH Form 3040, It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (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 there to be 2 children with a Health examination form that did not indicate the results of all components included in DH Form 3040. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be 1 child with and expired Health examination form. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtain ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 7 personnel records not have page 2 of the CF-FSP 5131 Background Screening filled out. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C."
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 your current process for inspecting and maintaining the safety of your transportation vehicles?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a January 2026 inspection noted issues with seat belts and safety restraints in a transport vehicle. Asking about current maintenance routines helps clarify how the center ensures vehicles remain in good working order for daily travel.
- Context
- A later inspection on March 6, 2026, showed no new violations.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your policy for checking and removing expired items from the classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2026 identified expired diaper creams in classrooms. This question helps parents understand the staff's process for monitoring supplies to ensure everything is current and appropriate for use.
- Context
- The item was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all staff members have their required background screening documentation fully completed and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2025 noted that some personnel records were missing required background screening documentation. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative process for maintaining accurate and complete staff files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage ongoing facility repairs to ensure that all areas remain in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show repeated findings regarding facility maintenance and repairs. Asking about the center's approach to identifying and fixing wear and tear helps parents understand how the environment is kept up.
- Context
- A later inspection on March 6, 2026, showed no new violations.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily communication with parents regarding their child's health and any specific needs throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing a clear line of communication is essential for parents to feel confident about their child's care. This question helps families understand how the center shares information about daily routines, health, and well-being.