Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.33
- Local median
- 0.25
Elsa Kids Daycare Center LLC
6315 W Chelsea St, Tampa, FL 33634
- License:
- C13HI0252
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- 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.
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 inspectionDecember 19, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNot found
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Elsa Kids Daycare Center LLC from December 8, 2023 through December 19, 2025.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 19, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of December 29, 2025.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 3 local median in 33634
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 100%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.18
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 12, 2025November 24, 2025December 19, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 8, 2023November 19, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an operable corded telephone available to all child care personnel during hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection licensing specialist observed that the facility did not have an operable corded phone. According to CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.13.8.1 Operable Phone There must be at least one operable corded telephone that is neither locked nor located at a pay station that is available to all childcare personnel at all times during the hours of operation.
- Correction status
- Due by December 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Operable Phone
- Official code
- 22-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an operable corded telephone available to all child care personnel during hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection licensing specialist observed that the facility did not have an operable corded phone. According to CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 3.8.1 Operable Phone There must be at least one operable corded telephone that is neither locked nor located at a pay station that is available to all childcare personnel at all times during the hours of operation
- Correction status
- Due by December 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Operable Phone
- Official code
- 22-01
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection the facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. Fire inspection is expired as of November 14th, 2024 According to the DCF Handbook- Section 3.8.2, A 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 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 inspect ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection licensing specialist observed that there were no daily attendance logs recorded in classrooms by childcare personnel. According to the DCF Handbook Section 7, B.4 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an operable corded telephone available to all child care personnel during hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection there was not an operable corded telephone available to all childcare personnel during hours of operation. According to CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 3.8.1 Operable Phone There must be at least one operable corded telephone that is neither locked nor located at a pay station that is available to all childcare personnel at all times during the hours of operation.
- Correction status
- Due by November 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Operable Phone
- Official code
- 22-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time Licensing Specialist was on the premises 1 employee did not have complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening. According to CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C.
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time Licensing Specialist was on the premises 1 employee did not have Documentation of Level 2 background screening. According to CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, C A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file.
- Correction status
- Due by November 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed 2 children's files with expired immunization forms. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 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, DH680, 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 county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 18.6, number 1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time of inspection, the childcare personnel did not have their 10 hours of annual in-service training. According to the DCF Handbook: 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 13.4, numbers 1 and 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed that all of childcare personnel had expired first aid and pediatric certification. According to the DCF Handbook: 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) A. One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for l ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 13.4, numbers 1 and 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed that all of childcare personnel had expired first aid and pediatric certification. According to the DCF Handbook: 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) A. One child care personnel with current and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures must be present at all times that children are in care. The same child care personnel may satisfy both requirements. Documentation of first aid training must be kept on file and available for l ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-01
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 time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed most of the children's files had expired immunization records. According to the DCF Handbook: 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 county health departme ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2024
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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed children's files with expired physical examinations. According to the DCF Handbook: 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.
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 process your team uses to ensure daily attendance is accurately tracked for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 noted that attendance logs were not being recorded in classrooms at the time of the visit. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures accurate documentation of arrivals and departures.
- Context
- The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure all staff members have their required background screening documentation fully updated and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in November 2025 identified missing background screening documentation for a staff member. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative procedures for maintaining personnel files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that the facility always has a working corded phone available for staff to use during operating hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the availability of an operable corded phone was a recurring topic during multiple visits in late 2025. This question allows the director to explain how they now maintain this equipment to meet operational requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping track of children's health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections indicate that expired health and immunization documentation has been a recurring concern. Asking about the center's tracking system helps parents understand how the facility manages these important records.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families regarding their child's daily needs, such as ensuring items brought from home are properly labeled?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding daily supplies helps ensure that children's belongings are managed correctly and consistently. This question helps parents understand the center's expectations for daily routines and family cooperation.