Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.75
- Local median
- 1.48
Congregation Schaarai Zedek Preschool & Child Development Center
3303 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33609
- License:
- C13HI0205
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 470
- License expiration:
- July 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
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 inspectionAugust 22, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 22, 2025
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for Congregation Schaarai Zedek Preschool & Child Development Center from July 12, 2023 through August 22, 2025.
Two inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 17, 2025 and involved medication, with a due date of August 28, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
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
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33609
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 45%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.5
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Medication
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 12, 2023July 17, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- 02 During the inspection, Licensing observed that the following items were not in good repair: Room #27 Peeling Paint/drywall on sink backslash and on the right of the sink • Room #20 Bathroom Sink had moldy caulking • Easel for children when playing outside (Blue and Pink) both of the pink panels need to be either repaired, replaced or removed. • During the inspection, the Director advised that they will be putting repair orders for the aforementioned items, however requested for an extension of time due to having to waiting on the maintenance teams. ****Reminder to the Director/Facility that painting/mudding and caulking should not be done while the children are in care.*** ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [ anchored climber with slide and therock-climbing wall] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing observed that in the outdoor play are that has the garden, both the anchored climber with slide and the rock-climbing wall had less than one inch of resilient surface (mulch), therefore was not being maintained. During the time of the inspection, the Director advised that the facility would need 45 days to come back into compliance, as they are not sure if they will be removing those 2 items or mulching and they will have to coordinate with others to get the work completed. During the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: If the ground cover in place is lose ground cover (such as, but not limited to mulch, shredded rubber chips, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [ Butt Paste, Desitin, Aquaphor,Baby Bum, Triple Cream and Balmex], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing observed that 8 of the children's non-prescription medications, specifically (Butt Paste, Desitin, Aquaphor, Baby Bum, Triple Cream and Balmex )were being dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. During the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: The childcare program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non-prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the child's name; the name of the medication to be given; and date, time, and amount of the corr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing observed that there were 4 expired medications on-site (Parents Choice-expired 09/2024, Aveeno Baby Sunblock-expired 01/2025, Diaper Cream-03/2024 and A&D Ointment-expired 02/2025). During the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: 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
- Due by August 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
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
- Report comments
- During the inspection, 2 of the children's records (who have been enrolled for more than 30 days and were on-site) did not include a current DH form 680, Florida Certification of Immunization in their files, as the immunization records had expired. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: Immunization Records 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2
- Report comments
- During the inspection, 5 of the children's records (who have been enrolled for more than 30 days and were on-site) did not include a current/valid Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040 or equivalent, as it has expired. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: Student Health Records 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 professional ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A medication, [Mupirocin and an unknown liquid substance that was in a spray bottle], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed a tube of Mupirocin that was not in its original container, as well as an unlabeled spray bottle that was being stored in the medication bin, the teacher advised that the liquid was conditioner for a child's hair that the parent sent in. During the time of the inspection, both items were returned to the children's parents, therefore this is being marked as completed during the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance: "Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the childcare facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-04
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 current process for checking that medications are up-to-date and have the necessary parent authorizations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in July 2025 show that some medications on-site were expired or lacked the required written authorization from parents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure the facility remains in good repair and that maintenance needs are addressed promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 noted that certain areas of the facility, such as sink backsplashes and bathroom caulking, were not in good repair.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the maintenance of outdoor play equipment and the protective surfaces beneath them?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from July 2025 indicate that the protective ground cover under some outdoor climbing equipment was not being maintained at the required depth.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your system for tracking and updating children's health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from July 2025 show that some children's files were missing current health examinations or immunization certifications.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center keeps parents informed helps ensure you are aligned on expectations for daily care and administrative requirements.