Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.67
- Local median
- 1
Manifestations Early Childcare Center
3102 E Lake Ave, Tampa, FL 33610
- License:
- C13HI0226
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 170
- License expiration:
- May 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
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 inspectionMay 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 2, 2024
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for Manifestations Early Childcare Center from May 2, 2024 through May 4, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 4, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33610
Compared to 38 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.03
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.
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 8 Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. 7.1 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 reference in 65C22.001(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 count ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 3 Child(ren) were observed to not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. 7.2 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 professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. (One year old classroom) 8.4 Daily Attendance A. Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded by child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the home. The facility corrected the attendance log after it was observed to not be complete by the Licensing Specialist. This standard is now in compliance. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival by foot at the destination, it was determined that the second child care personnel failed to witness roll call, date and initial the log to verify all children were accounted for. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Upon arrival by foot at the destination, it was determined that the second child care personnel failed to witness roll call, date and initial the log to verify all children were accounted for. D. Upon arrival at the destination by foot, a second and different child care personnel must: 1. Witness roll call to verify all children are accounted for and that the log is complete. 2. Sign and date the transportation log.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-11
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility's driver did not have an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive. B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.
- Correction status
- Due by June 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. The 3 year old playground fence on the west end of the playground was damaged and could pose a safety threat. 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 June 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [Desitin], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically Desitin , was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. 6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: A. The child care 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 childs name; the name of the medication to be given; and date, time and amount of the correct dosage to be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
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 walk me through the current process for documenting daily attendance to ensure every child's arrival and departure times are captured?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection noted that attendance logs were missing specific arrival and departure times. This question helps clarify how the center now ensures these records are complete and accurate.
- Context
- The facility corrected the attendance log at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your policy for obtaining and verifying written parental authorization before administering any medication to a child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2025 identified an instance where medication was administered without the required written parental consent. Asking about this process helps families understand how the center maintains safety protocols for medication management.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you verify that all safety equipment, such as vehicle alarms, is fully functional before transporting children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2025 indicated that a vehicle alarm was not in working condition at that time. This question allows the center to explain their current maintenance and pre-trip inspection procedures for transportation safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all staff members involved in transportation are current on their physical examinations and required training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from May 2025 noted that a driver lacked the required annual physical examination. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains compliance for staff certifications.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team coordinate to verify that all children are accounted for during transitions or transportation activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from May 2025 show a finding where a second staff member did not properly witness and sign off on a roll call during transportation. This question helps clarify the current procedures for dual-verification of child counts.
Related violations