Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.33
- Local median
- 0.63
Seminole Heights United Methodist Preschool
509 E Hanna Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
- License:
- C13HI0257
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 135
- License expiration:
- February 28, 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
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Seminole Heights United Methodist Preschool from February 5, 2024 through March 11, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 2, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of March 2, 2026.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 33604
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.3
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
February 10, 2025February 2, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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)
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the After School Classroom and observed that the ceiling fans were dusty. During the time of the inspection, technical assistance was provided. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 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.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
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)
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored building #2 and observed that the ceiling tile in the bathroom above the A/C unit closet was broken. During the time of the inspection, technical assistance was provided. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the outdoor area/playground and observed that in the playground area #2, a small section of the base of the fence facing the parking lot was coming off the ground.During the time of the inspection, technical assistance was provided.According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 ? inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The bedding available for children in care was not cleaned and/or sanitized at least once a week, and/or before use by another child. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the VPK Classroom and observed that one of the childrens linens (blanket) was wet/soiled and left inside the closet over the weekend. During the time of the inspection, technical assistance was provided.According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1F. Linens, if used, must be washed at least once a week and more often if soiled or dirty. Linens used by more than one child must be washed in between usage. Linens must be provided when children are sleeping, and pillows and blankets must be available. For children under the age of one, please follow the requirements outlined in section 3.6.4.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that in multiple childrens classrooms the impermeable surface of the floor mats were ripped.During the time of the inspection, technical assistance was provided.According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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)
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the rugs/carpet utilize in the classrooms were in need of cleaning. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.1. 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. Documentation of the indoor play area inspec ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 10, 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)
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that in one of the classrooms (One and Two years old -Transition class) the sink was leaking. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 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.
- Correction status
- Due by March 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The facility did not obtain written authorization prior to administering emergency non-prescription medication. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, D and K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that in the Toddlers B classroom two of the children did not have an authorization form for diaper cream rash. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Medication K. Use of diaper creams and insect repellant may only be utilized with written permission from parents/guardians . Manufacturer instructions must be followed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-09
No recorded violations in this report
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 your current process for ensuring all necessary medication authorization forms are completed and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2025 noted that some children did not have the required written authorization forms for topical products like diaper cream. Asking about this process helps clarify how the center manages medical documentation for all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to regularly inspect the playground fencing and ensure it remains secure and at ground level?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2026 identified a section of the playground fence that was not at ground level. This question helps parents understand how the facility maintains outdoor safety boundaries.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your daily cleaning and maintenance routines to ensure all classroom equipment and surfaces are in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show that facility cleanliness and equipment maintenance, such as floor mats and general repairs, have been noted in multiple reports. Asking about these routines provides insight into how the center keeps the environment well-maintained for children.
- Context
- A later inspection conducted in March 2026 did not note these specific concerns.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your policy for how often nap-time bedding is cleaned and how do you track this to ensure it stays fresh?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from February 2026 noted an issue regarding the cleanliness of linens. Understanding the center's laundry schedule and storage practices helps parents feel confident about the hygiene of nap-time materials.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily activities or any changes in the classroom environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication channels helps parents stay informed about their child's daily experience and any updates to facility routines. This is a helpful way to understand how the center builds a collaborative relationship with families.