Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.6
- Local median
- 1.55
Backyard Bears Day Schools
6602 N Habana Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
- License:
- C13HI0577
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- 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:
- 169
- 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 inspectionJuly 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 3, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Backyard Bears Day Schools from May 24, 2024 through July 1, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 1, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of August 3, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that 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
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 16
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 4
6 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 6 local median in 33614
Compared to 30 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 2.07
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 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
May 20, 2025May 22, 2026July 1, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 20, 2025May 22, 2026July 1, 2026Medication
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 14, 2024May 20, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 20, 2025August 1, 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
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed in the 1-year old room: the trim of the Formica on the side of the diaper changing area is peeling off and has been temporarily repaired with tape. In the Afterschool room: on the top sides of the bathroom vanities (both girls and boys) the cabinets are peeling away. In transportation vehicle (42703): 1 seat buckle case was missing. In transportation vehicle (20070): there is a rip on the back of a seat and 1 seat buckle case were missing. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook:A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 3, 2026
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 time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed on the PreK Outdoor area there is a small hole in the side of the exit gate. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook:A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards
- Correction status
- Due by August 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed in the 1-year old room: one window was cracked, another had a small hole with cracks surrounding it. The trim of the Formica on the side of the diaper changing area is peeling off and has been temporarily repaired with tape. In VPK B one window was cracked and had a small hole with cracks surrounding it. The door for the teachers lounge which is accessed from the outdoor play area had a cracked window. In the Afterschool room one window was cracked and had a small hole with cracks surrounding it. On the top sides of the bathroom vanities (both girls and boys) the cabinets are peeling away. The bottom of the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2026
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 time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the top of the fencing on the back of the Afterschool outdoor area was cracked with a piece that was movable. On the PreK Outdoor area there is a small hole in the side of the exit gate. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2026
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 [slides and spring loaded 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 the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed mulch around all swing sets and spring loaded equipment which requires a fall zone measured between 2 and 3 inches in depth with mulch. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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.
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, all 3 transportation vehicles did not have an alarm go off within 1 minute. (20070) took 1 minute and 39 seconds, (37793) took 2 minutes and (42703) did not go off at all. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardians personal vehicles used for transporting during field trips are excluded from meeting the requirements of this sub-section."
- Correction status
- Due by September 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
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]
- Report comments
- During the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 3 transportation vehicles utilized by the facility when transporting the children that are in care. 2018 Ford Transit (20070) that was last inspected on 4-29-25, 2016 Ford Van (37793) that was last inspected on 8-1-24, and 2015 Ford Transit (42703) that was last inspected on 8-1-24. All transportation vehicles are insured by Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company with an effective date of 5-31-24. During the time of the inspection, all 3 transportation vehicles did not have an alarm go off within 1 minute. Each van took 5 or more minutes to sound their alarm. During the time of the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed napping mats in the Honeybear and Waddler rooms did not meet the 18-inch minimum distance requirement. Distance observed was as close as 5-inches. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by child care personnel moving the napping mats to meet the 18-nch distance. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: C. A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed art supplies, a tablet, and clipboard on the diaper changing mat and surrounding space in the Waddler room. Juice pouches and a box of chips was stored under the diaper changing table. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator removing all unrelated items away from the diaper changing area. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: G. 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [swing set]. 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 the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed only dirt under and around the swing set on the outdoor play area, there was no resilient surface for the fall zone. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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."
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 14 personnel did not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan in their file. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recomm ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Bottled water]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the first aid kits in each of the 3 transportation vehicles were missing water, hand sanitizer, and soap. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: C. Each kit must be kept in a closed container and labeled First Aid and must, at a minimum, include: 1. Soap and hand sanitizer (to be used with supervision if hands are not visibly soiled and if no water is present), 2. Adhesive bandages, 3. Disposable, non-porous gloves, 4. Cotton balls or applicators, 5. Sterile gauze pads or rolls, 6. Adhesive tape, 7. Digital thermometer, 8. Tweezers, 9. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 EpiPens were expired. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator sending the EpiPens home. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [3-year old] group was inadequate in that [a child had access to a personnel's hot food]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised that childcare personnel left hot food on a countertop accessible to the children in care. The hot food was left on the kitchen countertop that overhangs the walk walkway used by the children when exiting the building to the outdoor play area. The hot food was left close enough to the edge of the countertop that a 3-year old was able to knock it off of the countertop as she walked by while holing a teacher's hand. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [Desitin], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised they dispensed Desitin to a child without having written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "A. The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non-prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs name; the name of the medication to be given; and date, time and amount of the correct dosage to be given. Prescription and non-presc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a tub of Desitin to have expired on 5-2024. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator removing the Desitin from the classroom. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 is your current process for ensuring that vehicle safety alarms are tested and fully functional?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show that vehicle safety alarms were not in working condition. Asking about current maintenance practices helps families understand how the center ensures transportation safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain your procedures for tracking and removing expired medications from the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted instances where expired medications were present in the facility. This question helps parents understand how the center manages health requirements and keeps supplies current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that napping spaces are arranged to meet the required distance standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a finding related to the spacing between napping mats. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center maintains safe sleep environments.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting the facility and outdoor play areas to ensure everything is in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate repeated findings regarding the physical condition of the facility and outdoor play areas. This question helps parents understand the center's approach to ongoing maintenance.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for parents to feel confident in the care their children receive. Understanding how the center shares information helps families stay informed about daily operations.