Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.8
- Local median
- 0.6
Children's Land of Imagination Academy
17409 Gunn Hwy, Odessa, FL 33556
- License:
- C13HI0216
- 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, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 115
- License expiration:
- December 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.
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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 inspectionNovember 20, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 19, 2024
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for Children's Land of Imagination Academy from August 7, 2023 through November 20, 2025.
Two inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 20, 2025 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 9 local median in 33556
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 6%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.27
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 27, 2023November 20, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed Air freshener and 2 diaper creams stored in the diaper changing area in the class that had 4 children present, ages Infant to 3-Year-Old, items were at the children level. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discuss requirements with the staff responsible. Staff responsible placed items on a high shelf and above the children level, thus returning this standard into compliance at the time of this inspection. 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed an outlet cover was missing in the morning drop-off room by the cafeteria's door. Licensing Specialist observed an outlet in the toddler's room the outlet had a slider that should slide closing the outlet if not in use. The slide cover was broken and did cover the outlet correctly leaving it partly exposed. Director covered both outlets with outlet covers, thus retaining this standard into compliance at the time of this inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I General Health and Safety Requirements: I. All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from st ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed a bleach spray bottle that was half full and labeled as the (Blue Room Bleach bottle) and another two hand sanitizers bottles stored on the counter accessible to children in the preschool class. TA was provided: teacher removed all three bottles and stored them in the cabinet above the handwashing sink, and out of children reach, thus returning this Standard into compliance at the time of this inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Toxic/Hazardous Material: B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendati ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the fire extinguisher on the transportation vehicle was not serviced or tagged. The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed the fire extinguisher requirement with the director. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2 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 current and approv ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food containers were not stored above the floor on clean surfaces to protect from splash and other contamination. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, A
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed rice bag that was stored Directly on the floor in the storage room that was connected to the kitchen area. Director removed the bag and stored on a shelf, thus returning this Standard into compliance at the time of this inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2 Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as, insect and rodent infestation. Correct handling and storage of all food is a key component in preventing food-borne illnesses. To prevent bacteria growth, cold food must be kept at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and hot foods at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Facilities choosing to prepare food must ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-17
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing Specialist observe that the diaper changing mat in the toddler's room was not impermeable, the mat was ripped from two places exposing the foam inside. Teacher, Replaced the mat with a new one, 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
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 [blue and yellow teeter toter and the red Merry Go Cycle handles]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the blue and yellow teeter toter handles was not maintained in a safe condition, handles, and the red Merry Go Cycle handles were rusted. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F: 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. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months. F. All equipment used in the outdoor play area must be const ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [Rumford Corn Starch being used as a diaper cream ], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed Corn starch container labeled with a child name stored between the diaper rash creams, Director informed Licensing Specialist that they do not have the authorization signed by the child's parent. TA was provided director removed the corn starch container from class, thus returning this standard into compliance at the time of this inspection. Licensing Specialist observed Johnson's baby powder, Vaseline, 2 Desitin cream, Boudreaux's paste, and Equate baby powder labeled with a children's names stored between the diaper rash creams. Facility had a generic authorization signed by parent to use these products. Licensing Specialist discussed the presc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [was delivered and signed by the parents during August 2023 not September as required]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed during the inspection that the information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September was delivered and signed by the parents during August 2023 not September as required. Director informed licensing specialist that this was done by mistake. TA was provided: licensing Specialist discussed Documentation-Distracted Adult Brochure requirements and ways to deliver the brochure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.7.3 Enrollment Information: C. There shall be signed statements from the custodial parents or legal guardian that the child care facility h ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
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
What steps does the staff take to ensure that items like diaper creams or cleaning supplies are always stored securely out of children's reach?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection in November 2025 identified items such as diaper creams and air fresheners stored in areas accessible to children. This question helps parents understand the current daily practices for keeping potentially hazardous materials secured.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your process for ensuring that all electrical outlets are properly covered and maintained in classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that maintaining secure access to electrical outlets has been a topic of concern in previous reports. Asking about this helps parents understand how the facility monitors the environment to keep it secure for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and verify that all necessary parental authorizations are on file before using any topical products on a child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted a finding regarding the use of a product without the required written parental authorization. This question helps parents understand the current administrative procedures for handling child health and care items.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting playground equipment to ensure it remains in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection identified concerns regarding the maintenance of outdoor play equipment. This question allows parents to learn about the facility's current maintenance schedule and safety checks.
- Context
- The facility was required to address this by December 2023.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about emergency preparedness and safety procedures at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center handles emergency readiness and communicates those plans helps families feel confident in the center's commitment to a secure environment. This is a standard part of evaluating how a facility manages its daily operations.