Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.67
- Local median
- 1.64
Palma Ceia Presbyterian Preschool
3501 W San Jose St, Tampa, FL 33629
- License:
- C13HI0240
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:30AM to 12:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 105
- License expiration:
- March 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 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Palma Ceia Presbyterian Preschool from March 19, 2024 through May 22, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 23, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of May 23, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from March 24, 2026 through May 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33629
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 39%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.87
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 5 recorded violations.
March 11, 2025March 23, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
March 11, 2025March 23, 2026Inspection 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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the following areas require repair/replacement: - Ceiling tiles with water damage in 2B classroom, 2A classroom, 3B classroom and in the office. - Broken blind in the age 4 classroom. - A piece of the door frame was observed missing in 2B classroom. The Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that that damage happened this morning and the missing piece was in her office. - Peeling paint on the wall near the toilet inside the 2B classroom. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided Technical Assistance (TA) in CCF Handbook: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be cl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Operator failed to provide the Licensing Specialist with 12 months indoor and outdoor daily inspection logs for review. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Docum ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the AC Unit Room was not locked in both 2A and 2B classroom and children that are in care have access to the AC Unit Area. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: 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, candles, lighters, etc. B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to ma ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facilitys written plan of scheduled activities did not include alternate activities in case of inclement weather. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that none of the classroom schedules included an inclement weather schedule. During the time of the inspection, technical assistance was provided: "Each group or class must have a written and followed plan of scheduled activities posted in an easily seen location accessible to parents/guardians. The written plan must meet the needs of the children being served and must include alternate activities in case of bad weather. The written plan shall include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured activities that encourage a childs developmental growth. The written plan also must include ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that some of the large today, such as the xylophones had dust/dirt and some unknown sticky substance on them and were in need of cleaning. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the light switch cover plate in the 4/3-year-old classroom had dirt and what appeared to be children's paint on the cover plate, therefore was in need cleaning. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: "All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- During time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed Formica on the edge of the windowsill was peeling off and had sharp edges in the four-year-old classroom. During the time of the inspection, technical assistance was provided: childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a hanging blind string in the reach of children and a pull toy with a long string was accessible to children in care that could cause strangulation. There were plastic bags in reach of children in the bathroom in an unlocked bottom plastic drawer that could cause possible suffocation. This was resolved during time of the inspection, by the blind cord being placed out of children's reach by the cord being adhered to the door frame by a magnet, the pull toy was removed from the children's reach until string can be cut and plastic bags was placed in a locked cabinet. During the time of the inspection, technical ass ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
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
- During the time of inspection Licensing Specialist observed missing outlet covers in the bathroom and by the sink in the 4-year-old room. During the time of the inspection, technical assistance was provided: "All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers."
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed bleach water used to clean in reach of children in the 4-year-old classroom. This was brought back in compliance when staff placed the solution higher and out of reach of children. During the time of the inspection, technical assistance was provided: "All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the faucet (4-3 classroom) surface was peeling and had dirt and debris build up. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: "Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring."
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-11
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the 4-year classroom did not have their emergency evacuation routes posted in the classroom. During the inspection, the teacher posted the evacuation routes in the classroom, therefore this licensing standard is being marked as resolved. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: "The operator must prepare and post an emergency evacuation plan in each room of the facility, excluding restrooms, including a diagram of safe routes by which the personnel and children may exit in the event of fire or other emergency requiring evacuation."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food provided by parents/guardians was not properly stored and handled in a sanitary manner to prevent contamination or spoilage. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, E
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the four-year-old classroom the snack were being stored in a cabinet over the sink. The apple sauce and Chex Cereal were being stored on the lower shelf of the cabinet, that was under the first aid kit, bottles of hand sanitizer and class cleaner, therefore not being stored properly. During the inspection, the Teacher, relocated the food items so that the chemicals were not stored over the food, therefore this is being marked as resolved. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: "Food provided by parents/guardians must be properly stored and handled in a sanitary ma ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-17
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection Licensing Specialist observed Hand hygiene procedures not posted near the sink at the outside playground hand washing sink During the time of the inspection, technical assistance was provided: Childcare personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to: before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food prep ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that 1 childcare personnel file did not include documentation of having completed the Department's approved five-hour early literacy and language development course. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: "Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care 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 or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of co ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Inspector notes
- 34.4 During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the Directors Credential had expired on 02/07/2025. The facility had not previously notified the Office of Licensing Child Care to advised that the Directors Credential had expired. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: "Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the lic ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Tweezers, Bottled water]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the License Specialist observed missing items listed above from the facility first aid kit. During the time of the inspection, technical assistance was provided: Each kit must be kept in a closed container and labeled First Aid and must, at a minimum, include: 1. Soap and hand sanitizer (to be used with supervision if hands are not visibly soiled and if no water is present), 2. Adhesive bandages, 3. Disposable, non-porous gloves, 4. Cotton balls or applicators, 5. Sterile gauze pads or rolls, 6. Adhesive tape, 7. Digital thermometer, 8. Tweezers, 9. Pre-moistened wipes, 10. Scissors, 11. Bottled water (for cleaning wounds or eyes), and 12. A cur ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
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 have been taken to ensure that utility rooms and storage areas containing cleaning supplies are kept locked and inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection noted that certain utility areas were found unlocked and accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps confirm that the facility has updated its procedures to keep hazardous materials secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your daily process for inspecting classrooms and play areas to ensure everything is in good repair and free of potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple findings regarding hazardous access and facility maintenance over the past few years. Understanding the daily safety check routine helps parents see how the center proactively manages the environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain and document your facility's daily safety inspection logs to ensure that any maintenance needs are identified and addressed quickly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 indicated that daily inspection logs were not available for review at that time. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking facility maintenance and safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members are up to date on their required training and professional development certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 noted instances where staff training documentation or director credentials were not fully up to date. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center manages staff compliance and ongoing education.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the daily routines and safety practices you have in place for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about how the center shares information helps parents feel more connected to the daily care and supervision of their children. This question is a helpful way to understand the center's commitment to transparency and family engagement.