Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.55
- Local median
- 1.43
The Learning Center Lake Carroll
12012 N Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
- License:
- C13HI0592
- 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, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:45AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 225
- License expiration:
- July 31, 2026
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 inspectionJune 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 16, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for The Learning Center Lake Carroll from July 13, 2023 through June 29, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 29, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of July 29, 2026.
Background screening 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
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
13 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 6 local median in 33612
Compared to 30 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 55%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.7
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 4 recorded violations.
July 13, 2023October 29, 2025January 9, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 9, 2026June 29, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 29, 2025January 9, 2026Inspection 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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a pole that holds the awning up in between infant 1 and the office at the bottom was rusted and sharp. In the infant 2 classroom the is 2 cabinet doors in the back that is peeling and exposing the particle board and the red cabinet to the left the paint is peeling. In the school age classroom there is a green chair that was broken and the metal piece was sharp (the director throw the chair away), there was a red bin that was broken and sharp(the director threw this away), and in the girls bathroom there is a hole in the wall and and the paint is peeling by the sink During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed a po ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a pole that holds the awning up in between infant 1 and the office at the bottom was rusted and sharp. In the infant 2 classroom the is 2 cabinet doors in the back that is peeling and exposing the particle board and the red cabinet to the left the paint is peeling. In the school age classroom there is a green chair that was broken and the metal piece was sharp (the director throw the chair away), there was a red bin that was broken and sharp(the director threw this away), and in the girls bathroom there is a hole in the wall and and the paint is peeling by the sink. The director was given until February 9, 2026, to come int ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A fire hazard, [the bathroom vents had a build up of dust], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a buildup of dust on the vents in the bathrooms. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by cleaning the vents. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 B.- General Health and Safety Requirements. B . It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-12
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the older playground in front of the playground by the fence there is wooden boards that are rotting. Behind the wooden board there is a nail that they use to hold the cement stoppers in parking lots sticking out. The fence is also sticking out and the pieces that are out are sharp. On the preschool playground there is a polka dot table that the covering is ripped and exposing the particle board. On the jungle gym stairs the rubber is peeling off and exposing rust. The director was given until February 9, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 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 [On all three playground in the fall zone the mulch was reading from 0 inches(you were able to see the ground) to 3 inches.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground the mulch under the fall zones were not 6 inches in depth. On all three playground in the fall zone the mulch was reading from 0 inches(you were able to see the ground) to 3 inches. The director was given until February 9, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.12.D.1- 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 prov ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 26 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 26 of the 26 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel did not finish her 5 hours Early Literacy training. The director was given until February 9, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed one personnel did not their School Readiness training within the 90 days. The director was given until February 9, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Section 3.1 Preservice. Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness prov ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 113 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 35 of the 113 childrens records (classrooms Infant 1 and 2, 3B, VPK and VPK A). Licensing Specialist observed one child who had the incorrect immunization form. The child did not have the DH680 form. The director was given until February 9, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 B Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 26 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 26 of the 26 employee records. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 10 personnel that did not have their 5 year employment history check completed. The director was given until February 9, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 5.1, D Initial Screening D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that emplo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that they transport children by foot. The facility does not use a vehicle. During the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that transportation logs were not used when transportation while walking children from the facility to school in the mornings, and from school to the facility in the afternoons. The Operator has been given until 11/9/25 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook section 2.5.2 Transportation Log -A . 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-02
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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that one staff member did not complete their 40 introductory training. The Operator has been given a due date of 11/29/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare 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. Childcare personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.6 Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the two staff member that transport children have not completed their transportation training. The Operator has been given until 11/29/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.2 Training Documentation: A copy of the Training Transcript for each credentialed child care personnel must be maintained on-site at the child care facility, in the employee personnel file and available for review by child care licensing staff. Child care facilities must maintain written documentation of credentialed personnels wor ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-10
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- First aid kit did not accompany child care personnel on a field trip, on an activity away from the facility, or while transporting children. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that when transporting children, the personnel did not have a first aid kit. The Operator has been given a due date of 11/29/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.2 B. A first aid kit must be accessible and available to childcare personnel when children are participating on field trips, during transporting, and other activities away from the facility. 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. Disp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child was not adequately supervised and left the facility premises without child care personnel supervision. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed video footage of Child #1 leaving VPK B classroom while Teacher #1 was assisting a parent with signing out their child. Licensing Specialist saw Child #1 exit VPK B classroom while Teacher #1 had her back turned. Teacher #1 did not realize Child #1 was gone until several minutes after. Child #1 was located when the Director reached out to Parent #1 who had informed her that the child was dropped off home safely. CCF Handbook Section 2.4.1, B General Supervision Requirements B. Childcare personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-03
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 inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a gap in the fence that children could exit from, also observed an unlock gate leading to AC units. CCF Handbook, 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A . The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. 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 an ... [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 play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [large wooden sandbox on main playground was not safe. Wooden was bend and splitering, nails where exposed. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During time of inspection childcare regulations observed a large square wooden sandbox on the main playground. Sandbox has nails exposed, wood that is splintering and broken. Childcare personnel advised that this sandbox was scheduled to be removed on Monday 7/17/2021.
- Correction status
- Due by July 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 16, number 8) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During time of inspection childcare regulations observed expired medications in an area where they store all of their current medications for the facility. These medications are stored in the main office and separated into bins by classroom. Childcare personnel removed medications and put into her personal office for parent pick up today.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
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 verifying and documenting the employment history of new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a January 2026 inspection indicate that some staff files were missing required employment history documentation. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all background screening requirements are met for every employee.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What training do staff members receive regarding safe transportation practices for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that some staff involved in transporting children lacked documented proof of training on safe transportation procedures. This question allows the provider to explain their current training protocols for staff who transport children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center maintain and monitor transportation logs when children are being moved to and from the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2025 show that transportation logs were not being maintained as required. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center tracks children during transitions.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for identifying and repairing facility maintenance needs, such as worn surfaces or damaged furniture?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show repeated findings related to the physical environment and facility repairs across multiple inspections, including as recently as June 2026. This question helps parents understand how the center proactively manages maintenance to keep the facility in good repair.
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Finding-specific
How are the outdoor play areas and equipment inspected to ensure they remain in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2023 through 2026 show repeated findings regarding the maintenance of outdoor play equipment and ground cover. Asking about the current inspection routine helps parents understand how the center ensures play areas are well-maintained.
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