Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.63
- Local median
- 1
STEAM Preschool Academy at Netpark Tampa Bay
5015 N 56th St, Tampa, FL 33610
- License:
- C13HI0420
- 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, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 176
- License expiration:
- May 31, 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.
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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 inspectionApril 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for STEAM Preschool Academy at Netpark Tampa Bay from February 2, 2023 through April 20, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 20, 2026 and involved supervision.
That higher-concern topic 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
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33610
Compared to 38 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.03
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.
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [playtime]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection the licensing specialist observed that the staff was not providing direct supervision to children in the outdoor play area. According to the DCF CCF Section 2.4.1 A A. Childcare personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Childcare personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without childcare personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the complaint inspection, licensing specialist observed that the accident/ incident form was not shared with the parent on the day that the incident occurred. According to the DCF CCF Handbook Section 6.4 A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the renewal inspection the licensing specialist observed that the outdoor fence has some paint peeling. Licensing specialist observed a children's bathroom that has some paint peeling on the wall. According to the DCF CCF Handbook Section 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All childcare 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 us ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- 13.3 Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Staff failed to provide adequate direct supervision of children in care. Supervision & Ratios [SR]
- Report comments
- Director Jemese Deramus self-reported a supervision violation.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 19 - Adequate: Section 1.02, 1.07, 1.08, 2.03, 2.05, 6.07
- Official code
- 19-01
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 walk me through your current process for ensuring children are actively supervised while playing outdoors?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in April 2026 where staff supervision in the outdoor play area was noted as needing improvement. Asking about current practices helps clarify how the team maintains consistent oversight of children during active play times.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What measures do you have in place to ensure that cleaning supplies and other potentially hazardous items remain inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2023 noted that certain harmful items were accessible to children. This question allows you to understand the facility's current storage and safety protocols for these materials.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team handle communication with parents when an incident occurs during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from April 2026 indicate a finding regarding the timely sharing of incident documentation with parents. Asking about this process helps you understand how the center ensures families are kept informed on the day an event happens.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often do you conduct routine maintenance checks of the facility to ensure everything is in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection noted that certain areas of the facility were not in good repair. This question helps you learn about the center's current approach to identifying and addressing maintenance needs.
- Context
- The issue was corrected by the due date of May 30, 2025.
Related violations
General question
What kind of ongoing training or support do you provide to staff regarding child supervision and safety protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center invests in staff development provides insight into their commitment to maintaining a consistent and attentive environment for all children.