Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.88
- Local median
- 0.56
Hillsdale Preschool and Academy
6201 Ehrlich Rd, Tampa, FL 33625
- License:
- C13HI0500
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 11:00AM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 47
- License expiration:
- July 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 inspectionJune 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 16, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Hillsdale Preschool and Academy from July 21, 2023 through June 16, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 7, 2025 and involved attendance accountability.
Four later inspections, from March 24, 2025 through June 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33625
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.29
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.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child was left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location away from the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- On 2/6/2025 a child was left in a classroom inside the facility without childcare personnel supervision. The provider self-reported and sent video footage of this incident. 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-10
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed an attendance sheet check list for the day of the incident. Licensing Specialist observed that the child had a check mark next to his name under the playground column stating that the child had entered the playground but the child was left in the classroom alone instead. TA: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the provider. 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 docu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed electrical outlet covers were not in place in the summer camp room. TA- All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers.
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed no shading on the playground. Staff stated shade tarp is in the process of being replaced. TA- The outdoor play area must provide shade. Shade may be provided by trees, buildings, or structures.
- Correction status
- Due by August 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-03
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
- Inspector notes
- During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed facility with expired fire inspection. Fire inspection expired on 5/17/23. TA- 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 inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program.
- Correction status
- Due by August 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [missing May 2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Inspector notes
- During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed fire drill log was missing May 2023. The last fire drill was completed on 6/14/23 at 3pm, utilizing the primary route. There were 4 personnel, and 17 children present during the drill. It took 1 minutes to complete the drill. The fire extinguishers were serviced on 7/23. TA-During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [under rope climb] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed less than 6 inches of mulch in the 6ft. fall/use zone under rope climb. TA-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.
- Correction status
- Due by August 22, 2023
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
What steps have been taken to ensure that children are always under direct supervision by staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2025 note an instance where a child was left without supervision. This question helps understand the current protocols in place to maintain constant oversight of all children.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team verify that daily attendance records are accurate throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2025 identified a discrepancy in attendance documentation. Asking about current tracking practices helps clarify how the center ensures children are accounted for at all times.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you tell me about your process for ensuring electrical outlets are safely covered in all areas where children play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection noted that outlet covers were not in place in a classroom. This question allows you to confirm that safety measures for electrical outlets are consistently maintained.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often do you conduct fire drills, and how do you ensure they are documented correctly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 indicated that monthly fire drills were not consistently recorded. This question helps you understand the current routine for emergency preparedness and record-keeping.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining outdoor equipment and play surfaces to ensure they remain safe for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from 2023 noted concerns regarding the maintenance of ground cover under playground equipment. This question helps you learn how the center currently monitors and maintains its outdoor play areas.
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