Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.33
- Local median
- 0.75
Tampa Heights Head Start/Early Head Start Center
175 E Frances Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
- License:
- C13HI0280
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, Head Start, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 90
- 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.
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 inspectionJune 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Tampa Heights Head Start/Early Head Start Center from July 13, 2023 through June 29, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 23, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of August 7, 2026.
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
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
14 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 3 local median in 33602
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.13
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
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 inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed written raining day schedule was missing from several classrooms. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided Technical Assistance (TA) per CCF Handbook: 2.6 Planned Activities 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. Not M ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2026
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 inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed heavy dust and debris on the top of the refrigerator of the second building and water residue inside of the water sink cabinet of the second building. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed heavy dust and debris on the air filter vents and unknown white substance inside of the commercial dishwasher in the kitchen area. 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 a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed peeling paints on the wall in classroom#2 of the second building. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed some parts were missing from the electrical outlet cover box in classroom #1 of the first building. 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 area ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A potentially harmful item, [santizer spray bottle], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed several spray bottles with sanitizing liquid inside was not labelled as required in several classrooms in both of the buildings. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. 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
- Due by August 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-01
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 adult scissors, staplers with sharp edges, glue guns with long cords, several toothpastes with fluoride stored inside of the unlock drawers/placed on child care personnels desks in several classrooms in two buildings. During the inspection, this has been resolved. The teachers replaced the adult scissors, staplers with sharp edges, toothpastes with fluoride and glue guns, making them out of childrens reach. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed several chemicals (Dreft baby liquid laundry detergent) stored inside of the handwash sink cabinet in three classrooms in the first building. During the inspec ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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 [fire drills were not recorded on the log for August, Sepember, November and Decemeber of 2025, January of 2026.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 05/08/2026. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 05/19/2026. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 10/2026. ***During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There were 15 adults and 57 children present. Therefore, this has been marked as resolved.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that bibs were placed on the diaper changing station in Classroom #2 of the first building twice. During the inspection, this has been resolved. The child care personnel removed bibs from the diaper changing station after the Licensing Specialists reminder. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed toys, teaching tools, art crafts and some other diaper changing unrelated items stored under the diaper changing stations in classroom#2 and classroom #3 of the first building. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements G. Items unrelated to diape ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [two outdoor playgrounds.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed several bicycles wheels broken with sharp edges on two outdoor playgrounds. During the inspection, this has been resolved. Those broken bicycles have been removed from the outdoor playgrounds. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and mov ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 childrens files didnt include immunization form. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: 7.1 Immunization Records B. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to re ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 9 childrens files only include expired immunization records. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2026
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 childrens files didnt include health examnization record. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: 7.2 Student Health Records C. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program.
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2026
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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 childs file only included expired health examination form. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Child care personnel (1staff) including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care person ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Report comments
- 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 (1staff) 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. 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training 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 empl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
What steps does the center take to ensure that cleaning supplies and other potentially hazardous items are stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection noted that some cleaning supplies and other items were accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment for all children.
- Context
- Correction due date is 8/7/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the process for ensuring that all spray bottles and cleaning products are properly labeled?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 identified an instance where a spray bottle was not labeled as required. This question allows the director to explain the current system for maintaining proper labeling of all materials used in classrooms.
- Context
- Correction due date is 8/7/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from June 2026 mention that some playground equipment was identified as needing repair. Asking about the maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the facility keeps play areas safe and well-maintained.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the administrative team keep track of student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from June 2026 show that some student health and immunization files were missing or expired. This question helps parents understand the process for managing these important health documents.
- Context
- Correction due date is 8/7/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's policy regarding the storage of personal items in diaper changing areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that items unrelated to diapering were found in changing areas. Asking about this policy helps parents understand how the facility maintains sanitary standards during routine care.
- Context
- Correction due date is 8/7/2026.
Related violations