Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.25
- Local median
- 0.33
Milestone Academy LLC
8801 N 78th St, Temple Terrace, FL 33637
- License:
- C13HI0489
- 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: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 114
- License expiration:
- April 30, 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.
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 inspectionMay 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Milestone Academy LLC from March 19, 2024 through May 12, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 6, 2026 and involved transportation, with a due date of April 16, 2026.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33637
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.56
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 3 recorded violations.
March 19, 2024March 31, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the vehicle alarm was located at the front of both facility vehicles. 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable.
- Correction status
- Due by April 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the wooden playhouse in the outdoor play area to be covered in cocoons. Licensing Specialist observed fuzzy caterpillars crawling on the roof and railings of the playhouse. Licensing Specialist observed Director brush the cocoons and caterpillars off of the playhouse. This standard was brought back into compliance during the time of inspection. CCF Handbook, section 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements 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 healt ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed three children with expired health records. CCF Handbook, section 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination.
- Correction status
- Due by May 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed holes with sharp edges in the white fence on the older children's playground. Licensing Specialist observed that one of the wood panels on the blue fence surrounding the ac unit to be broken with sharp edges. 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 April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide, swings, climbing play equipment] 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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the mulch on the toddler playground measured less than an inch. The mulch on the older children's playground measured 3 inches or less in areas around the slides and swings. CCF Handbook, section 3.12 Outdoor Equipment 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, shredde ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [one child was left unattended on playground.], which posed an imminent threat to a child, and could or did result in death or serious harm to the health, safety or well-being of a child. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A, B, D, G, H, and I; 2.4.2; 2.4.3; 2.4.5, D General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Director admitted that a child was left on the playground unattended between 10 to 15 minutes. The Director advised that another teacher went on break and found the child outside by themselves and brought the child back in. This standard was brought back into compliance. CCF Handbook, section 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements B. Child care 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 child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. C. Supervision s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-02
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that she did not contact child's parents or document incident on the day that it occurred. The Director submitted the incident report via email to the Licensing Specialist on 7/31/24. This standard was brought back into compliance. CCF Handbook, section 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification 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. C ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [teacher did not have an attendance roster outside with her].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time of inspection, the Director advised that the teacher did not check attendance. The Teacher advised the Licensing Specialist that she was filling in for another teacher who went on break, and she was not given an attendance binder. CCF Handbook, section 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a large gap in the fence located on the large playground. This violation was resolved and brought back into compliance during the time of inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Outdoor Play Area F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [stationary playground equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the mulch around the fall zone did not measure the required six inches of depth. CCF Handbook, section 3.12 Outdoor Equipment 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 . D.1 If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
Can you walk me through the current process for ensuring all vehicles are equipped with the required safety alarm systems?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection note that the alarm system on a facility vehicle did not meet the requirement for the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle to deactivate it.
- Context
- The facility was given a due date of 4/16/2026 to address this requirement.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that staff members are always aware of the children in their group, especially during transitions or when someone is covering a break?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2024 documented a finding regarding the supervision of a child on the playground.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the staff take to ensure that accurate attendance records are maintained and accessible at all times, including when teachers are on break?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2024 noted an instance where a teacher did not have the required attendance roster with their group.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the daily routine for checking the playground and outdoor equipment to ensure everything remains in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show multiple instances where outdoor equipment or play area surfaces required maintenance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and update student health records to ensure they remain current for every child in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection identified that some student health examination forms were not current.
Related violations