Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.88
- Local median
- 1.55
Pinecrest Mirnia's Academy
6605 N Hale Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
- License:
- C13HI0361
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 99
- 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 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 9, 2025
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Pinecrest Mirnia's Academy from July 25, 2023 through June 3, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 3, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
6 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 6 local median in 33614
Compared to 30 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 18, 2025December 5, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 5, 2025March 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [14] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [14] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Ratios first observation: 1:2 Infants 2:14 1 and 2-year olds 1:9 3-year olds 1:7 4 and 5-year olds 2:23 Schoolage Ratios second observation: 1:2 Infants 1:5 1-year olds 1:9 2-year olds 1:9 3-year olds 1:7 4 and 5-year olds 2:23 Schoolage During the time of the inspection, Licensing provided technical assistance: per the s.402.305(4), F.S. (4) STAFF-TO- CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of ag ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed peeling paint on the bottom of the wall in the 2-year old room and the 3-year old room. The bottom of the wall where it meets the floor has peeling paint and a small hole in the entryway of the boys bathroom. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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 areas must be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one child had an expired immunization form. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF 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, 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 o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 attendance binders on top of the diaper changing mat in the 2-year old room. In the 1-year old room a child's lunchbox and juice box were observed on top of the diaper changing pad and pacifiers were found in bins with diapers, wipes, and diaper creams in the diaper chaning area. In the Infant room there were pacifiers stored in bins with diapers, wipes, and diaper creams in the diaper changing area. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator removing the unrelated item from the diaper changing pad. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical ass ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [red spring loaded cars] 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 the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the mulch under the red spring-loaded cars was only 2 inches in depth. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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 sand) a minim ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an operable corded telephone available to all child care personnel during hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 (Section 2.4.B.2 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility does not have a corded phone. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: There must be at least one operable corded telephone that is neither locked nor located at a pay station that is available to all child care personnel at all times during the hours of operation."
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Operable Phone
- Official code
- 22-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children or in vehicles used to transport children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- 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 7-3-25 The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 4-21-25. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 3-2026. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the fire extinguishers in both transportation vehicles did not have a minimum rating of 2A10BC During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with curr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-04
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 explain the current process for ensuring that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in June 2026 show an instance where the number of staff present did not meet the required ratio for the number of children in care. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors and adjusts staffing levels in real-time.
- Context
- The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the facility take to ensure that immunization records for all children remain current and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that a child's immunization form was expired. Asking this helps parents learn about the center's administrative process for tracking and requesting updated health documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage ongoing facility maintenance to ensure that all indoor areas remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from late 2025 and early 2026 show multiple findings related to facility maintenance and the storage of items in diapering areas. This question allows the director to describe their routine maintenance schedule and how they keep play areas clean and organized.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for checking and maintaining outdoor playground equipment to ensure it stays in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from inspections in 2025 show findings regarding the maintenance of protective surfaces under playground equipment and the availability of required communication devices. This question helps parents understand how the center performs regular safety checks on outdoor play areas and equipment.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and provides transparency regarding classroom operations. Understanding how the center shares information can help families feel more confident in their choice of childcare.