Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.4
- Local median
- 0.66
First Discoveries Academy
1311 Brooker Rd, Brandon, FL 33511
- License:
- C13HI0344
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon: 7:30AM to 3:45PM; Tue-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 115
- License expiration:
- November 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
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 inspectionNovember 10, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 10, 2025
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for First Discoveries Academy from October 31, 2023 through November 10, 2025.
One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 16, 2025 and involved recordkeeping, with a due date of August 15, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Two later inspections, from August 15, 2025 through November 10, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33511
Compared to 37 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.59
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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that 7 of the 19 enrollment files reviewed were missing childrens' enrollment dates. Licensing Specialist advised the Director and provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 7.3, A Enrollment Information The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the information required by the Department on CF-FSP Form 52 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that 3 of the 7 staff files did not have a current Child Abuse and Neglect form on file. CCF Handbook Section 7.4, C, Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: C . CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 62 hire date and annually thereafter by all childcare personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by August 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 describe the process for ensuring that all staff members have their required training and reporting forms updated annually?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in July 2025 show that some staff files were missing required annual child abuse and neglect reporting forms. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains current documentation for all personnel.
- Context
- The issue was noted as requiring correction by August 2025, and subsequent inspections have been clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to verify that all children's enrollment forms are complete and contain all necessary information before they start care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 indicated that some enrollment files were missing specific required information. Asking this helps parents understand the center's current administrative practices for maintaining accurate student records.
- Context
- The issue was noted as requiring correction by August 2025, and subsequent inspections have been clean.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle staff turnover and ensure that new employees are fully integrated into the center's safety and recordkeeping procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages staffing transitions helps families feel confident that all personnel are properly trained and documented at all times.
General question
What is your approach to communicating with parents if any administrative updates or forms are needed for their child's file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding documentation ensures that children's files remain current and that parents are always informed about their child's administrative status.
General question
Can you share how the administrative team monitors and audits internal records to ensure everything stays up to date throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular internal audits are a key part of maintaining an organized facility, and knowing the center's process helps parents understand the commitment to operational consistency.