Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2
- Local median
- 1.5
St Joseph's Child Care Center
3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
- License:
- C13HI0328
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 8:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 98
- 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.
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 inspectionApril 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for St Joseph's Child Care Center from December 7, 2023 through April 15, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 8, 2025 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of March 3, 2026.
Two later inspections on April 15, 2026 showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33607
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 43%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.45
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
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) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the following areas that require thorough cleaning: 1. Paint residue on the walls and beneath the soap dispensers in each classroom. 2. Dust and debris on the cabinet handles in each classroom. 3. Debris present on several classroom doors. 4. Black, unidentified substances and dust behind the toilets in childrens restrooms. 5. Dust and debris inside the sink cabinets in each classroom. 6. Accumulated residue and debris on top of the fish tank sinksone located in the Age 2 classroom and another near the front desk. 7. Two plastic bags left in the childrens restroom of the Age 2 classroom. The teacher explained these were ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 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 that require repair or replacement: 1. Peeling paint on the room dividers in the VPK classroom. 2. Water damage signs on the ceiling tiles in the Age 2 classroom. 3. The black cabinet supporting the fish tank in the Age 2 classroom was broken at the base. 4. Peeling paint on the wall behind the toilets in the childrens restrooms of the Age 2 classrooms. 5. Missing toilet bolt caps on several toilets across both childrens and teachers restrooms. 5. Rusted water shut-off valves were observed in several restrooms. 6. Leaking faucet for handwashing sink in the kitchen area. 7. Rusted Hold Open Cush-N-Sto ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the doors to the kitchen area, laundry closet, telephone system closet and teachers rest area were not closed. Child care personnel advised the Licensing Specialist that children in the VPK classroom use this route to get to the outdoor playground. The Licensing Specialist observed that children in care had access to the kitchen area, laundry closet, and telephone system closet. The Licensing Specialist advised child care personnel that if this route continues to be used for playground access, a child safety gate is suggested to installed at the entrance to the kitchen area to prevent access by children that are in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two bottles of Tide liquid detergent stored on a shelf in the childrens restroom of the Age 3 classroom, where they were accessible to children in care. This has been resolved during the inspection, the teacher relocated both bottles to a higher cabinet that is inaccessible to children. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the following items placed directly on the floor of an unlocked storage room in the Age 2 classroom, where they were accessible to children in care: 1. One bottle of Stress Relief essential oil mist 2. One bottle of natural insect repellent 3. One bottle of lavender pillow spray 4. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the following issues: 1. On the first outdoor playground: - One broken white table-and-chair set. - A rusted hand sanitizer holder rack. - Severely rusted window frame on the playground side. - One grey plastic rack and one blue plastic trolley stack over which require cleaning. Childcare personnel advised the Licensing Specialist that she was unsure whether they are still used by teachers or not. - The door to the grey shed was broken, and the shed was unlocked in which gardening tools were stored along with other toys for children that are in care. - One water fountain that requires both repair and thorough cleaning. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that one childrens restroom in the Age 1 classroom was being used as a storage area, with several items stacked on water sink and one of the two toilets. The Licensing Specialist advised child care personnel that while the restroom may be used for storage, it must be maintained in a clean and orderly manner and remain functional for normal use. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: "3.7 Restrooms and Bath Facilities I. Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-11
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food equipment was not maintained and stored in a sanitary manner and out of the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.3. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the following areas require cleaning/replacement: 1. Accumulated burnt debris inside the oven. 2. Rusted racks in the refrigerator, along with debris and dust on both the surfaces and the interior of the refrigerator. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: "3.9.1 Food Preparation Area A food preparation area is a designated room, such as a kitchen, or a designated space in a facility not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations for indoor play, classroom, work or nap spaces, and not included when calculating usable indoor floor space. 3. Food equipment mainta ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food was stored in an inappropriate area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection, a pack of childrens fruit juice was stored directly on the floor in the storage room of the Age 2 classroom. This has been resolved during the inspection, the teacher relocated the juice to a shelf. During the inspection, an open pack of iced animal cookies was not properly sealed in the Age 2 classroom. The teacher explained that the pack had just been opened and this has been resolved during the inspection by organizing the cookies into a sealed bag. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: "3.9.2 Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as, insect and rodent infestati ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-16
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Operator advised that the facility provides both the meals and snacks to the that are children in care. The Operator advised that the meals and snacks for the children that are in care are catered by Bayshore Hospital Kitchen. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that food served to the children that are in care in two Age 1 classrooms were not cut into 1/2 inches during the lunch time. During the inspection, this has been resolved. Teachers cut the food into 1/2 inches for children that are in care under the instructed by the Licensing Specialist. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: "3.9 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-02
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 [all outdoor playground areas.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that all outdoor playground equipment required thorough cleaning. The child care personnel advised the Licensing Specialist that a deep cleaning service is scheduled every three months. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed several rusted toddlers red tricycles. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed rusted nails on several playing equipment. 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 household items are always stored securely out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in December 2025 noted that some cleaning products were accessible to children in classrooms. This question helps parents understand the current storage protocols and how staff maintain a secure environment for all age groups.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through how you manage access to areas like the kitchen or storage rooms to ensure children remain in supervised spaces?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 identified that certain utility and kitchen areas were accessible to children. Asking this helps parents learn about the facility's current safety measures, such as gates or door policies, used to keep children in designated areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain and inspect your outdoor playground equipment to ensure it stays in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2025 noted concerns regarding the condition of some outdoor equipment. This question allows parents to understand the center's routine maintenance and safety check schedule for play areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your process for ensuring that food served to children is prepared and cut in an age-appropriate way to prevent choking?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from December 2025 indicated a finding regarding food preparation for younger children. This question helps parents feel confident about the center's current meal safety standards and staff training.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often does the center conduct deep cleaning of the facility and classrooms to ensure a sanitary environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from December 2025 noted areas of the facility that required cleaning. Asking about the current cleaning schedule helps parents understand the center's commitment to maintaining a clean and healthy space for children.
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