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Early Scholars Learning Academy LLC

9321 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

License:
C13HI0596
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 8, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
75
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.

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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 inspectionSeptember 5, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 5, 2025

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for Early Scholars Learning Academy LLC from June 23, 2023 through September 5, 2025.

Two inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 23, 2025 and involved hazardous access.

Two later inspections, from August 6, 2025 through September 5, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 6 local median in 33612

Compared to 30 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.88
Local median
1.43

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
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.

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.

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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that chemical cleaning supplies were stored in unlocked desk drawers in the office. At the time, school-aged children were present in the office with the teacher, and the supplies were accessible to the children. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided the technical assistance per CCF Handbook "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 manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potenti ... [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: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children or in vehicles used to transport children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 07-16-2025. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 06/05/2025. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 07-2025. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A10BC in both vehicles used to transport children that are in care. During the time of the inspection, the facility had fire extinguishers with rating of 1A10BC in both vehicles. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist p ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 23, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-04
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that one child's record (who has been enrolled for more than 30 days and was on-site) did not include a current DH form 680, Florida Certification of Immunization in the student file, as the immunization record had expired. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided the technical assistance per CCF Handbook "6 Health Requirements 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 faci ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by August 23, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During time of inspection childcare regulations observed a childcare personnels purse down in the main room, accessible to the children.In the back room there was another purse from a different employee also accessible to the children.Childcare regulations asked both childcare personnel to remove their purses out of the reach of the children. Both personnel moved their purses to a locked closet in the back room.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-06
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G (Section 16, number 7) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During time of inspection childcare regulations observed two different over the counter medications within reach of children in the back room. This room was being used for the 2-3's. The over-the-counter medicines were Yums Elderberry Immune Support Gummies and Famotidine Tablets 20mg. Childcare regulations asked childcare personnel to move these items up and out of the reach of the children. Childcare personnel put said items into a locked closet, thus bringing this standard back into compliance at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-15
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]
Report comments
During the inspection, 12 of the children's (who have been enrolled for more than 30 days) records did not include a current DH form 680, Florida Certification of Immunization or a Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 in their file within 30 days of enrollment.
Correction status
Due by July 24, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
During the inspection, 2 of the children's (who have been enrolled for more than 30 days) records did not include a current DH form 3040
Correction status
Due by July 24, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01

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 does the center take to ensure that cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are always stored securely and out of reach of children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a July 2025 inspection noted an instance where cleaning supplies were accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment for all children in their care.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you handle the storage and administration of medications to ensure they are always kept secure and away from children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2023 noted an instance where medications were not stored in a locked or inaccessible area. Asking about current medication protocols helps parents feel confident in the center's safety procedures.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Can you walk me through your process for ensuring that all children's required health and immunization records are kept current and up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from July 2025 identified that some student immunization records were expired. This question allows parents to learn how the center tracks and updates these important health documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage your emergency preparedness equipment, such as fire extinguishers, to ensure they always meet the required safety standards?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from July 2025 noted that the fire extinguishers in transport vehicles did not meet the required rating at that time. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's current maintenance and safety protocols.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your policy regarding the storage of personal items, such as staff purses or bags, to ensure they remain inaccessible to children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2023 inspection noted that personal items were found in areas accessible to children. This question helps parents understand how the facility currently manages staff personal belongings to maintain a safe environment.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations