Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.25
- Local median
- 0.63
Tampa Bay Christian Academy Of Florida Inc
6815 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
- License:
- C13HI0278
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 114
- License expiration:
- July 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
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionJuly 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 10, 2025
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for Tampa Bay Christian Academy Of Florida Inc from July 12, 2023 through July 7, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 7, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of August 18, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 33604
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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: 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed heavy dust and unknown black substances inside the handwashing sink cabinet in the VPK classroom. 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 childre ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 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) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the following areas/items require repair/replacement: - Toilet bolt caps were observed missing in several childrens restroom. - Rubber wall base molding trim was observed detaching from the wall in childrens restroom in age 2 classroom. - Significant water damage sign was observed on the ceiling tile in the cafeteria. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided Technical Assistance (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 pl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed unrelated diaper changing items (teaching tools and art supplies) alone with extra diapers were stored under the diaper changing station in age 2 classroom. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements G. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the diaper changing procedure was missing from the diaper changing area in age 2 classroom. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements L. Diaper changing procedure must be posted in the changing area and followed to protect the health and safety of children and child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide and swings] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist checked and measured the mulch depth for the fall zone area on the playground for VPK children. The average depth of mulch for fall zone area was measured at 2 inches. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, bu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that fire extinguisher training documentations were missing from 6 child care personnels files. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all child care personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that exposure plan training documentations were missing from all child care personnels files. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: 6 Health Requirements There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided the department's Know Your Child Care Facility brochure was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 63 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 63of the 63 childrens records. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided the departments Know Your Child Care Facility brochure was missing from childrens files. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: 7.3 Enrollment Information C. There shall be signed statements from the custodial parents or legal guardian that the c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [no monthly fire drill ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 14.3, number 2), (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection childcare regulations observed the last conducted fire drill was 5/24/2023. Childcare regulations asked if we could conduct a fire drill at time of inspection. Childcare personnel agreed and one was conducted at time of inspection with childcare regulations present. On 7/12/2023 a fire drill was conducted at 11:55 am with childcare regulations present. There were 29 children and 8 adults present, time to clear premises was 56 seconds. Last fire inspection was conducted on 5/02/2023. Fire extinguishers certification is valid through 5/2024
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 current process for ensuring all playground equipment and fall zones are maintained for safety?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a July 2026 inspection noted that the ground cover under the slide and swings needed maintenance to ensure proper resilience.
- Context
- Correction was due by 8/18/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members are fully trained on emergency procedures, such as fire extinguisher use, shortly after they are hired?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2026 indicated that documentation for fire extinguisher training was missing for some personnel files.
- Context
- Correction was due by 8/18/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to keep staff updated on the facility's communicable disease exposure plan?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from July 2026 show that documentation for annual refresher education on the exposure plan was not available for all staff at that time.
- Context
- Correction was due by 8/18/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the facility to ensure that all areas, including restrooms and common spaces, remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in July 2026 noted that certain areas of the facility, such as restroom fixtures and ceiling tiles, were in need of repair.
- Context
- Correction was due by 8/18/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through the daily routine for cleaning and organizing the diaper changing stations in the classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from July 2026 identified that diaper changing procedures were not consistently posted or followed, and unrelated items were stored in changing areas.
- Context
- Correction was due by 8/18/2026.
Related violations