Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2
- Local median
- 0.6
Creative Kidz Learning Academy LLC
6130 Florence St, Gibsonton, FL 33534
- License:
- C13HI0360
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 76
- License expiration:
- June 30, 2027
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.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 31, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 31, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Creative Kidz Learning Academy LLC from May 20, 2024 through May 31, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 31, 2026 and involved facility condition.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 20
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
17 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 3 local median in 33534
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 10%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.67
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 4 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
May 20, 2024October 10, 2025December 12, 2025May 31, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
June 12, 2025October 10, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 10, 2025May 31, 2026Inspection 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]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a black substance on the right upper wall in the staff bathroom. At the time of inspection, provider cleaned the wall. This is being marked as completed at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) 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 dai ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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, Licensing Specialist observed the in the infant room a hole was patched with concrete. This spot was a child level and was sharp. Next to the bathroom the trim is coming off, and children can put their hands in between the wall and the trim. In the VPK room, there was peeling paint on the long wall behind the play kitchen and the wall on the left by where the cots are stored. The wood in the windowsill on the left wall is deteriorating and exposing the nails. There are 4 cots with the impermeable surface was peeling. The cots were removed at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [no handwashing station]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the food preparation area does not have a handwashing station. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) A food preparation area is required for facilities that choose to prepare food in a manner consistent with the definition of preparation of food. Specific requirements for the food preparation area include: A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or h ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
No recorded violations in this report
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During a previous routine inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 5 childrens files did not have immunizations on file within 30 days of their enrollment date. During a previous routine inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 student's file which had expired immunization form. During the reinspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that 3 children's files have been updated and are current, and the Operator informed the Licensing Specialist that 3 of the children are no longer attending the facility. The Operator provided the Licensing Specialist with attendance records. During the reinspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that 1 of those children's file ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During a previous routine inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 6 student's file which did not have Student Health Records. During the reinspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 children's Student Health Records has been updated, and the Operator informed the Licensing Specialist that 3 of the children are no longer attending the facility. The Operator provided the Licensing Specialist with attendance records. During the reinspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 child's file did not have a Student Health Records. The Operator has been given until 1/11/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provid ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have current vaccination records for the pet observed. Vaccinations are available for this type of animal. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 12-11: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was a dog on the premises that did not have their vaccination records on site. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, C Animals must be properly vaccinated (if a vaccination is available for the specific animal), free from disease, and clean. Animals that are poisonous, venomous, aggressive, or pose a potential threat of harm to children in care are prohibited. Parents/guardians must be informed in writing of all animals on the premises. Notice may be provided by a conspicuously posted notice or bulletin, policy handbook, parent flier, or a sta ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-11
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 [in the month of September 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 5/28/2025. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 5/2026. 23-6: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 8/6/2025. During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There were 5 adults and 11 children present. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm syst ... [truncated]
- 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
- Non-disposable food equipment, tableware, and utensils utilized for food preparation and food consumption were not properly washed and sanitized on-site. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 29-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facilitys kitchen did not have the proper sanitation equipment in the kitchen in that the kitchen had a one compartment sink and a sanitation bucket and a separate handwashing sink. Licensing Specialist observed that the kitchen did not have a dishwasher. Additional time is being provided due to the potential financial hardship. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4 For facilities that prepare food, non-disposable food equipment, tableware, and utensils utilized for food preparation must be properly cleaned by pre-rinsing or scraping, washing, r ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-09
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 [the ladder for the climber with the swings and slide was no longer attached to the platform on one side and the poles under the platforms were eroding away exposing sharp edges]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 32-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that some of the playground equipment was not in good repair, in that the ladder for the climber with the swings and slide was no longer attached to the platform on one side and the poles under the platforms were eroding away exposing sharp edges. Additional time is being provided to repair or replace the equipment due to the potential financial hardship. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [ swings with the wooden frame, the red and white climbing dome, and the blue metal dome]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 32-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not have mulch under some of the permanent/stationary equipment, specifically at the swings with the wooden frame, the red and white climbing dome, and the blue metal dome. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [ the swings with the metal poles and the climber with the swings and slide] 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
- 32-7: Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have enough mulch to meet the 6 inch depth requirement 6 feet around the perimeter of the equipment at the swings with the metal poles and the climber with the swings and slide. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2025
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 [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 9 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 9 of the 9 employee records. Counselor reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. REMINDER : In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. 33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fire extinguisher training and the safe sleep training was not completed for 1 child care personnel within 30 days of their employment. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist prov ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 41-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 5 childrens files did not have an immunization on file within 30 days of their enrollment date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B 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 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH F ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2025
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 41-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 childrens files that had an expired immunization of file. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 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 65C- 22.001(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 November 10, 2025
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 42-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed childrens files did not have a physical on file within 30 days of their enrollment date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C 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 Exa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 9 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 9 of the 9 employee records. 44-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 employees that did not complete the Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, 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 hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 45-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 5131 form was not completed for 4 employees. During the inspection, the director completed the 5131 form. This is being marked compliant. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C.
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings and slides] 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 time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the fall zones underneath the swings and underneath the slides on the playground was not maintained with at least 6 inches of resilient coverage. CCF Handbook Section 3.12, D,1 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, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed three children did not have their Florida Certification of Immunization on file. Per DCF Handbook 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, DH680, 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 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DHForm 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunizat ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed three children did not have their Student Health Examination on file. Per DCF Handbook 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 the health examination.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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 staff background screening documents are complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection indicate that background screening forms were not fully completed for some employees at that time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and verify the vaccination status of any animals brought onto the premises?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that the facility did not have current vaccination records on-site for a pet that was present.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure the food preparation area meets all current health and sanitation requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2026 show that the food preparation area lacked a required handwashing station.
- Context
- Correction due date was 6/3/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through the routine maintenance schedule for the facility's indoor environment and play equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections, including May 2026, have highlighted areas in need of repair or cleaning, such as wall trim, paint, and playground surfaces.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and ensure that all children's health and immunization records are kept current and complete upon enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a pattern of findings related to missing or expired student health and immunization documentation over several visits between 2024 and 2026.
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