Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.83
- Local median
- 1
Kidz In Play Childcare Center 2
4201 E Osborne Ave, Tampa, FL 33610
- License:
- C13HI0536
- 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, Night Care, Transportation, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
- Capacity:
- 36
- 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.
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Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionMarch 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 15, 2024
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Kidz In Play Childcare Center 2 from March 14, 2024 through March 12, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 12, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of April 12, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33610
Compared to 38 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
March 14, 2024March 11, 2025June 17, 2025March 12, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 14, 2024March 11, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. (Licensing Specialist observed a hole in the left bottom corner of the window trim in the 2 year old classroom) (Licensing Specialist observed 3 inch section of peeling paint on the bottom right side of the wall in the 2 year old classroom) (Licensing Specialist observed a crack in the laminate flooring that measured 34 inches going north and south in the 2 year old classroom) 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the reinspection the Licensing Specialist observed the diaper changing table to have a pink sippy cup and a slack of lunch bibs placed on it. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the teacher removed all items off the diaper changing table. Per the DCF Handbook Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the 2 white A/C Vents located on the back wall in the infant room are covered in dust. Per the DCF Handbook 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 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 children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 month
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the handwashing sink located in the Two's classroom is not working for the children to use for handwashing. Per the DCF Handbook Each child care facility must provide and maintain bathroom facilities that are easily accessible, and at a height usable by the children. Platforms may be used if they are safely constructed and have an impervious surface that can be easily cleaned and sanitized.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-11
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that 1 staff did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Training to meet the Child Care Training Requirement. Per the DCF Handbook Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Course ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [9] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Upon arrival to the facility the Licensing Specialist observed that there was only 1 child care personnel in the building with 9 children between the ages of 1-5 year olds. The Director and 1 more child care personnel arrived, bringing the facility back into compliance for ratio. Ratio at 8:00 am 1:9 (1-5 year olds) Ratio at 1:50 pm 1:4 (Infants) 1:6 (1-year olds) 1:7 (2-year olds) 1:11 (VPK-Afterschool)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the outdoor playground area toys to not be clean or in good repair. Licensing Specialist observed some toys to have cracks, dirty and with leaves and spiderwebs inside and around the toys. No documentation of the indoor or outdoor play area inspection. 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 h ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
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 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that there was two bottles of aspirin and one bottle of Advil in the draw of a clear plastic stacked storage container accessible to the children without a child safety lock. The Director moved the bottles of medication to the office area that is not accessible to the children. The facility is back in compliance for unsafe storage of dangerous materials. According to the childcare facility 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturer ... [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 facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the lattice around the bottom of the fence area is cracked with jagged edges. The metal fencing needs to be secured with supports to prevent the gate from leaning, also the fence area in the playground area is missing the top support leaving the metal area exposed with a sharp edge. The wooden rail leading to the outside of the front door needs repair as the wood is chipped. According to the childcare facility handbook 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 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
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 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the annual fire inspection expired on 1/18/24. The licensing Specialist was advised by the Director and Owner that the annual fire inspection has not be conducted. According to the childcare facility handbook 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare 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 Childcare 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 th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 14.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that one of the two fire extinguishers in the facility tag expired on 12/2023. According to the childcare facility handbook 3.8 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.C. The distance to the nearest extinguisher shall not be more than 75 feet from rooms occupied by children. A fire extinguisher must be present in vehicles used to transport children and areas where food is prepared.
- Correction status
- Due by April 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [The hot running water was not a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the hot running water was not a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The Director called the maintenance man during the time of the inspection. The maintenance man arrived on site and showed the Director that the valve on the hot water heater that allows for the hot water at this sink had somehow accidently been turned off. The maintenance man turned the valve back on and the facility is now in compliance for hot running water at the handwashing station. According to the childcare facility handbook 3.9 Food Preparation/Food Service 7. A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that there was several packages of expired food in the kitchen/food preparation area. The Director disposed of the expired foods into the trash receptacle. According to the childcare facility handbook 3.9.2 Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as insect and rodent infestation. Correct handling and storage of all food is a key component in preventing food-borne illnesses. To prevent bacteria growth, cold food must be kept at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and hot foods at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Facilities choosing to prepare food must have a designa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that seven childcare personnel did not have their fire extinguisher training completed within 30 days of hire. According to the childcare facility handbook 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All childcare personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all childcare personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by April 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that three children had expired immunization records in their file. According to the childcare facility handbook 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the loca ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the health form in one child's file is expired. Accoing to the childcare facility handbook 7.2 Student Health Records The childcare 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. A. The ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection Licensing Specialist observed that three childcare personnel had expired Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Forms on file. The Director had the staff currently working sign the new Child Abuse and Neglect Forms, The facility is now in compliance for Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Forms. According to the childcare handbook 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 C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by re ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 tell me about the current process for ensuring that potentially harmful items, such as medications or cleaning supplies, are stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2024 noted an instance where medications were accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps clarify how the center maintains a secure environment for all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center maintain consistent staffing levels throughout the day to ensure that required ratios are always met?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in March 2024 identified a concern regarding staff-to-child ratios. Understanding the center's current approach to staffing helps parents feel confident about supervision levels.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for inspecting the facility and play areas to ensure everything remains in good repair and clean?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that sanitation and facility maintenance have been noted as a recurring topic across multiple reports between 2024 and 2026. Discussing the current daily inspection routine provides insight into how the center manages these ongoing facility needs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and ensure that all staff members complete their required training, including specialized certifications, in a timely manner?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that staff training documentation has been a repeated topic in past inspections. Asking about the current tracking system helps parents understand how the center ensures all personnel meet professional development requirements.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with parents about daily routines and any updates regarding facility maintenance or classroom changes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps families feel connected to the daily experience of their children. This question allows parents to understand how the center keeps families informed about operational updates and classroom environments.