Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.14
- Local median
- 0.56
Storybook Ranch Preschool Inc
8401 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33625
- License:
- C13HI0202
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 139
- 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
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionJanuary 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for Storybook Ranch Preschool Inc from January 22, 2024 through January 6, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 19, 2025 and involved health or food records, with a due date of September 19, 2025.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from August 29, 2025 through January 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33625
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.29
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: 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection Licensing Specialist Observed that 4 Children had expired Immunization Form. CCF Handbook Section 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and det ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection Licensing Specialist Observed that 1 Child did not have an Student Health Examination Form. • CCF Handbook Section 7.2 • 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 obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination forms are included in the health examination. • A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed an employee that started working on 08/05/2024 with an industry start date of3/1/23 and did not complete the Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for childcare personnel within 12 months of date of employment in childcare industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a Tree trunk base, the tree was previously cut, and the roots were still in the ground. The top of the trunk was at the same height of children in care. The wood was broken all around and sharp. TA was provided: Owner informed Licensing Specialist that the tree trunk will be removed completely. Licensing Specialist observed the swing set located in the lamb playground had rusty chains. TA was provided: Owner informed Licensing Specialist that the chains will be removed completely or replaced. 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
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The frame of the [Lamb wooden playground equipment] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed the frame of the Lamb wooden playground equipment was rocking from side to side. TA was provided: Owner informed Licensing specialist that they will remove the equipment completely. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 Outdoor Equipment A. A child care facility must provide and maintain enough usable equipment suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. 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 ev ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [the swing set and the green and blue slides located in the toddler's playground.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that fall zones was not provided underneath the swing set and the green and blue slides located in the toddler's playground. The playground was located on the wooden deck attached to the toddler's classroom. slides and swing sets were installed directly on top of the wooden deck with no resilient cover underneath. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D 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. 1. If t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [ permeant equipment located in the 2, 3, and 4-Year-Old] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that all fall zones under the permeant equipment located in the 2, 3, and 4-year-old playground were measuring between 2 to 5 inches. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D 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. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphal ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed 2 expired over the counter diaper rash creams. Both creams were labeled with children's names and stored in bins labeled with children's names. 1. Desitin maximum strength, expiration date: 07/2023. 2. Skin Protectant & Diaper Rash Ointment, Expired on 11/2023. TA was provided, Teachers discarded both creams, thus returning this standard into compliance at the time of this inspection. CCF Handbook,6.5 H Medication Childcare programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
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
What is your current process for ensuring all children's medications are up to date and properly stored?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show that expired medications were found on-site. Asking about this helps clarify how the center manages and monitors medication expiration dates to keep supplies current.
- Context
- The facility discarded the items at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and manage student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 noted instances where student health forms or immunization records were missing or expired. This question helps parents understand the administrative steps taken to maintain accurate and timely health documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure all staff members complete their required professional development and literacy training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate a past finding regarding documentation of staff training completion. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center monitors and verifies that all teachers meet their ongoing training requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your routine for inspecting playground equipment and surfaces to ensure they remain in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an earlier inspection identified issues with playground surface depth and equipment stability. This question helps parents learn about the center's current maintenance schedule and safety checks for outdoor play areas.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and provides clarity on how the center shares important updates. Understanding these methods helps families know what to expect regarding ongoing engagement with teachers.