Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 1
American Youth Academy Inc
5905 E 130th Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
- License:
- C13HI0382
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 114
- 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.
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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 inspectionMarch 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 15, 2025
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for American Youth Academy Inc from January 20, 2023 through March 27, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 27, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33617
Compared to 27 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 29%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.41
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.
July 1, 2025March 27, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed stained ceiling tiles were observed in the Prek 3 A classroom. 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 inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 maintenance closets which were unlocked contained cleaning supplies such as Lysol, floor cleaner, and fabuloso. Teachers personal bags and purses were observed on desks and low shelving which were accessible to the children in care. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Custodial staff locking all closets and teachers putting personal belongings out of childrens reach. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and h ... [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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed bottles which were brought from the childs home were not labeled with first and last names in several classrooms. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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 [metal bar was loose]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the metal bar at the top of the slide on the outdoor play area was loose. During the time of the inspection this was resolved by the bar being 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. Docu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection the licensing Specialist observed video of a teacher inappropriately interaction with a child. This was corrected as the teacher no longer works at the facility. Per DCF Handbook Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments During the time of the inspection the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that they did not have any additional comments, quest ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B
- 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 5-12-25. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 3-20-25. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 6-2025. 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 current inspection tags at all times."
- Correction status
- Due by August 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel 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 preca ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
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 are currently in place to ensure that cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are kept securely stored and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection indicate that some cleaning supplies were found in unlocked areas accessible to children. This question helps parents understand the current protocols for maintaining a secure environment.
- Context
- The issue was resolved at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the training and support provided to staff regarding positive interactions with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted a concern regarding staff interaction. Asking about training helps parents understand how the center promotes healthy and supportive relationships between staff and children.
- Context
- The staff member involved is no longer employed at the facility.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the labeling of items brought from home, such as bottles or sippy cups, to ensure they are correctly identified for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that labeling of personal items has been a topic of discussion in recent reports. This question helps parents understand the current daily routine for tracking belongings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the process for conducting and documenting regular safety checks on outdoor play equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from March 2026 mention a finding regarding the maintenance of outdoor equipment. This question helps parents learn how the center ensures play areas remain in good repair.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all facility maintenance needs, such as repairs to ceilings or other infrastructure, are identified and addressed in a timely manner?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from March 2026 noted a concern regarding facility repairs. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center maintains its environment for the children.
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