Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.33
- Local median
- 1
Helping Hand Day Nursery Inc II
6406 N 43rd St, Tampa, FL 33610
- License:
- C13HI0242
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue: 6:30PM to 6:00PM; Wed-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 131
- License expiration:
- September 30, 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
Questions worth asking
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionFebruary 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Helping Hand Day Nursery Inc II from January 18, 2023 through February 20, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 16, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of September 30, 2025.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from February 18, 2026 through February 20, 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
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33610
Compared to 38 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- 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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed 2 ceiling vents in the One year old classroom and 2 ceiling vents in the Two/Threes classroom to have built up dust inside and around them. The Licensing Specialist observed 1 wall vent in the Two/Three classroom to have dust build up on it. The Licensing Specialist observed the colored mats in the reading area of the Two/Three classroom to be dirty and stained and the walls in the ones bathroom to have dirt and writing on the walls and doors of the bathroom. Per the DCF handbook All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed a white ceiling beam in the Three and Four year old classroom hanging from the ceiling and the gray walls in the Twos and Threes classroom has some peeling paint along the bottom and sides of each wall. Per the DCF Handbook 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 us ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed the facility to not have a current Fire Inspection. The last Fire Inspection was dated 9/3/24. Per the DCF Handbook 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 approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 12.3 During the time of the inspection, while in three year old class, the Licensing Specialist observed the words Circle Time along with cloud shaped paper cuts outs taped to the wall and behind the clear tape were several areas on the wall that were moldy. During the time of the inspection, the Director took down the aforementioned words/paper clouds and tape and cleaned the mold off from the wall, therefore this is being marked as completed during the time of the inspection. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from h ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 (Section 12.4, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection counselor observed several of the mats were torn on the sides. Technical assistance provided Director stated that new mats were ordered to replace the torn mats. 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. A. Sleep bedding includes beds, cribs, or mattresses. Air and foam mattresses are prohibited. B. If children are sleeping overnight in the facility, childcare personnel must ensure accepted bedtime routines are practiced, such as brushing teeth an ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-02
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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, counselor observed two children immunization was expired. Technical assistance provided; director stated she will contact the parents. 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 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 departm ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 23, 2023
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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection counselor observed two children health records missing. Technical assistance provided; director stated she will contact the children's parents. 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. C. If ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection counselor observed two children health expired. Technical assistance provided and director stated that she will contact the children parents. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 describe the daily process for checking the condition of play areas and classrooms to ensure everything is in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection report noted concerns regarding the physical condition of classroom walls and fixtures. Asking about the daily inspection routine helps clarify how the facility maintains a safe and well-kept environment for children.
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Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring that all napping equipment is regularly inspected and replaced if it shows signs of wear?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report previously identified concerns regarding the condition of nap mats. This question helps families understand the current standards for maintaining safe and sanitary sleeping equipment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the tracking of fire safety inspections to ensure all documentation is always up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a past instance where proof of a fire inspection was not documented on-site. Learning about the center's administrative process for tracking these requirements provides insight into their organizational oversight.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the staff take to ensure that classroom surfaces and vents are kept clean and free of dust build-up?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a recent inspection identified areas in need of cleaning. Asking about the cleaning schedule helps parents understand how the facility maintains a healthy environment for the children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all children's health and immunization records are kept current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records from an inspection report noted that some student health and immunization documents were expired or missing. This question helps families understand the current administrative procedures for maintaining required health documentation.
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