Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 1.55
My Little Giants Day School
6503 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
- License:
- C13HI0289
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 82
- 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
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
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Latest inspectionMay 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for My Little Giants Day School from September 26, 2023 through May 26, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 26, 2025 and involved hazardous access.
Two later inspections, from October 15, 2025 through May 26, 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
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 6 local median in 33614
Compared to 30 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 2.07
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 6, 2024August 26, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the sliding doors to the laundry area in the I Care Cat room was unlocked which left chemicals such as Bleach, floor cleaner, laundry detergent, and Windex assessable to the children in care. In the bounce room used for inclement weather activities, cleaning spray and insect repellent were in an unlocked locker. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator moving the cleaning spray an insect repellent out if children's reach and locking the laundry room door. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: B. All potenti ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
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 [a bar is loose]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the bar at the top of the brown and tan jungle gym is loose and needs to be tightened. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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 moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained for 12 months."
- Correction status
- Due by September 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 6 child care personnel files did not have documentation on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that medication for a child had expired with the date of April 2024. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: 6.5 Medication H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded.
- Correction status
- Due by October 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection, 1 of the child's record (who have been enrolled for more than 30 days and were on-site) had an expired Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040 or equivalent. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: The Student Health Examination or the signed statement is valid for two years from the date the physical was performed. An up-to-date version must be on file for as long as the child is enrolled at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by October 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the Operator did not maintain current employees' roster. During the inspection, the Operator resolved the issue. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: 5 Background Screening K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are always stored securely out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection noted an instance where cleaning supplies were accessible to children. This question helps parents understand the current storage protocols and how staff maintain a secure environment.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a later inspection in May 2026 did not note this concern.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all staff members are correctly listed and updated in the state's background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2024 identified a need to maintain a more current employee roster in the state system. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff background screening information remains accurate.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your routine for checking and disposing of expired medications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from September 2024 noted an instance where expired medication was found on-site. This question helps parents understand the center's current procedure for monitoring medication expiration dates and ensuring timely removal.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track staff training requirements, such as annual refresher courses on health and safety protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show recurring findings related to maintaining complete health and training documentation for personnel and students. This question helps parents understand the center's administrative processes for keeping records up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often do you conduct safety inspections of your outdoor play equipment to ensure everything is secure and in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 noted a piece of playground equipment that required maintenance. This question helps parents understand the center's regular maintenance schedule and how they ensure play areas remain in good condition.
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