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Simmons Child World

107 E Clay Ave, Brandon, FL 33510

License:
C13HI0442
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:
171
License expiration:
March 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.

Not this provider’s price.

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Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Latest inspectionMay 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 20, 2026

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for Simmons Child World from March 7, 2024 through May 20, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on March 13, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of April 13, 2026.

Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections on May 20, 2026 showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 5 local median in 33510

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.63
Local median
0.7

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
38%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.79

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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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 renewal inspection the licensing specialist observed that some outdoor equipment and a fence was rusty. According to the DCF CCF Handbook, Section 2.1 The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
Correction status
Due by April 13, 2026
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the renewal inspection the licensing specialist observed that the vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. According to the DCF CCF Handbook Section 2.5.4 F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type o ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 24, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-06
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 several ceiling tiles has stains and need to be repaired. Licensing specialist observed that some fences in the outdoor play area are damaged and need to be fixed. According to the DCF CCF Handbook Section 3.1 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 used by childr ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 24, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
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 renewal inspection the licensing specialist observed that the outdoor playground equipment has some paint peeling. There is an outdoor area that has some litter. According to the DCF CCF Handbook Section 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
Correction status
Due by March 24, 2025
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the renewal inspection the licensing specialist observed that a toilet was broken. According to the DCF CCF Handbook Section 3.7 Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring.
Correction status
Due by March 24, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
Official code
21-11
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
On May 13, 2024, a teacher advised the Licensing Specialist that a child hit her and in return she hit the child back, therefore the teacher did not comply with the facility's written discipline policy that physical punishment is prohibited. The teacher is no longer employed at the facility, therefore this is being marked as resolved. The teacher was interviewed on May 13, 2024 after previous attempts to interview the teacher during this investigation were unsuccessful. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: "The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies."
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
Official code
11-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A form of discipline used by child care personnel included the use of spanking or other form of physical punishment. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, F.1
Report comments
On May 13, 2024, a teacher advised the Licensing Specialist that a child hit her and in return she hit the child back. The teacher is no longer employed at the facility; therefore, this is being marked as resolved. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: "The following discipline techniques shall be prohibited in the child care facility: 1. The use of corporal punishment/including, but not limited to: a) Hitting, spanking, shaking, slapping, twisting, pulling, squeezing, or biting; b) Demanding excessive physical exercise, excessive rest, or strenuous or bizarre postures; c) Compelling a child to eat or have in his/her mouth soap ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
Official code
11-06
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The facility's transportation log did not include [a signature for 2nd sweep of vehicle. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During inspection of the transportation log, License Specialist observed that the facility transportation log did not include a signature for 2nd sweep of vehicle. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance on how to properly re-train staff on importance of keeping accurate documentation of transportation log. According to DCF Facility Handbook 2.5.2 Transportation Log A . A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the childcare facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 5. Th ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 5, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The drivers personnel record did not include [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During time of inspection of staff files, Licensing Specialist observed that 1 driver didn't have updated physical exam on file. After further review, Licensing Specialist observed that transportation log showed that the same driver had transported children after physical exam had expired. According to DCF Facility Handbook 7.4 Personnel Records 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare personnel, as defined by Section 402.302,3, F.S . These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: E. For the driver only: Florida drivers license and driver physical examination documentation. A copy of ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 5, 2024
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
Official code
06-02
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the transportation vehicle alarm did not work. According to DCF Facility Handbook Section 2.5.4 F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle.1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio al ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 5, 2024
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-06
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the facility didn't have child capacity signs posted in 2 of the classrooms. Per DCF Facility Handbook 3.4 Licensed Capacity 3.4.1 Licensed Capacity A. The capacity, as calculated by the licensing authority, must be posted in a conspicuous location within each room.
Correction status
Due by April 5, 2024
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity
Official code
15-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E (Section 14.2, number 14) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During time of inspection, License Specialist observed that 3 of the classrooms did not have evacuation plans posted. According to DCF Facility Handbook Section 3.8.5, E E. The operator must prepare and post an emergency evacuation plan in each room of the facility, excluding restrooms, including a diagram of safe routes by which the personnel and children may exit in the event of fire or other emergency requiring evacuation.
Correction status
Due by April 5, 2024
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-10
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
Correction / follow-up note
During time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 1 staff personnel did not complete the required Early Literacy training within 12 months of hire date (1/2/2023). According to DCF Facility Handbook Section 4.4.2 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the childcare industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 5, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-06

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 vehicles used for transport are equipped with working alarm systems?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that inspection reports have previously identified instances where vehicle alarm systems were not in working condition. Asking about current procedures helps families understand how the center maintains safety equipment for transportation.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members are fully trained on the facility's policies regarding appropriate child guidance?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2024 noted a concern regarding staff adherence to the facility's discipline policies. This question allows the director to explain how they currently support staff in following these important guidelines.
Context
The individual involved in the reported incident is no longer employed at the facility.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the center's approach to maintaining accurate and complete documentation for all transportation logs?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records indicate that transportation documentation has been a repeated topic in past inspections. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the current administrative practices used to ensure logs are kept up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the team conduct daily safety checks of the outdoor play area to ensure equipment remains in good condition?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that the condition of the outdoor play area has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports. Asking about the daily maintenance routine helps parents understand how the center keeps the environment safe for children.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on May 20, 2026.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families regarding the center's daily routines and any changes to facility policies?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication is essential for a strong partnership between families and childcare providers. Understanding how the center shares information helps parents feel more connected to their child's daily experience.