Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 1.55
Little Wonders Learning Center
7916 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
- License:
- C13HI0399
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 67
- License expiration:
- September 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 inspectionMay 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 26, 2025
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Little Wonders Learning Center from September 21, 2023 through May 26, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 26, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of June 26, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 6 local median in 33614
Compared to 30 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 21, 2023September 4, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (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 5-8-26. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 4-2027. The last approved fire inspection for this facility expired 5-6-26. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspec ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 there to be peeling paint on the walls in the Entry hallway and on the brown door in the Red Room. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the molding strips to be coming off of the walls in the Red Room and Yellow Room. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be a hole in the tile near pipe work, patchwork around pipes that is peeling off, and a white board that needs to be re-caulked to the wall as it is beginning to lift causing the caulk to peel off the sides in the Blue Room. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist pr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 16, 2024
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be a Bleach solution and Clorox solution in bottles to be in a bucket on the floor in the Entry way by the front door where children enter and exit the facility for pick up and drop off. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by a staff member taking the bucket to the upstairs portion of the facility where children do not have access. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be grocery bags, gallon sized Ziploc bags, and a whole puncher to be in a storage area, in a hallway where children walk through to get to the restroom, covered by a curtain wit ... [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: 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 time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed to be peeling paint on the cemented area of the outdoor play area. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the trim around the exterior of a window unit to be warped and peeling. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be holes in the fencing, leaving sharp edges. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the trim in the outdoor restroom to be dry rotted and the trim around the cement portion of the outdoor area to be in need of repair. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed several napping mats to have rips and tears in the vinyl exposing the foam inside. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by a staff member removing the mats with rips and tears and replacing them with mats that meet Licensing standards. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- CCRC observed a water heater that was installed inside the VPK outdoor bathroom by the mop sink was rusted around the bottom and the top side. Director informed CCRC that the do not really use that bathroom and they do not send children alone to that bathroom. CCRC observed a wooden accordion door frame installed, Owner Informed CCRC that the use to have an accordion door to separate the bathroom from the mop sink and the water heater. CCRC observed a green ladder against the wall in the same bathroom. TA was provided Owner removed the ladder. Owner will sand and repaint the water heater and or reinstall the door to separate the bathroom area from the mop sink ,water heater a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 hazardous materials are always stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection report note a finding where cleaning supplies were accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment for students.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the maintenance and repair of the facility to ensure that areas like fencing and play equipment remain in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that concerns regarding facility repairs and hazardous access have appeared in more than one report. This question allows the provider to explain their routine maintenance schedule and how they address wear and tear.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your process for ensuring that all required annual fire inspections are documented and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report identified a gap in documented proof of an annual fire inspection. Discussing the current tracking process helps parents understand how the center stays compliant with safety requirements.
- Context
- The correction for this finding was due by 6/26/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often does your team inspect napping mats and other classroom equipment to ensure they remain in good repair and meet safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate a past finding regarding the condition of napping mats. Asking about equipment checks provides insight into how the facility monitors the quality and safety of items used by children daily.
- Context
- This finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your typical approach for communicating with families about facility updates or changes to the daily environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps families feel informed about the environment where their children spend their time. Understanding how the center shares information about facility operations supports a collaborative relationship between parents and staff.