Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.43
- Local median
- 0.56
Galileo Montessori Academy
6620 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33625
- License:
- C13HI0599
- 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, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 85
- License expiration:
- August 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
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionAugust 21, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 21, 2025
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for Galileo Montessori Academy from January 11, 2023 through August 21, 2025.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 28, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of August 11, 2025.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33625
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 14, 2023July 28, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 12, 2024July 28, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. The director was the only one that has current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification, the director was not present during the time of this inspection. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the staff responsible, at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A 4.2.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) A. One ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. The director was the only one that has current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training, the director was not present during the time of this inspection. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the staff responsible, at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-01
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that the childcare personnel that was hired on 03/20/2022 did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement on time. Licensing Specialist observed that the childcare personnel was missing the HSAN course. TA was provided: Director informed licensing Specialist that the above mentioned staff did scheduled exam for the HSAN on 8/21/2024 and provided a proof of the exam date. Licensing Specialist observed that another childcare personnel that was hired on 01/02/2023 did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement on time. Licensing Specialist observed that the childcare personnel did take all 7 cours ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 VPK and 2-3 year-old 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. The standard was brought back into compliance when childcare personnel replaced all missing covers.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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 time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that Lysol, plastic bags, hand sanitizer and other hazardous materials was not locked and was accessible and in reach of children. TA-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 potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by September 14, 2023
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 base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the facility's outdoor fence was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. TA-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 3.5 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 animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [jungle gym] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- 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 the jungle gym. 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. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuita ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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, Child Care Regulation observed diaper creams in the children's bathroom stored in child's reach. TA- All medication must have child resistant caps, if applicable, and must either be stored in a locked area or must be out of any childs reach. If medication is stored in the food preparation area, it must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces, or medication.
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2023
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 time of inspection, 6 Children did not have a current Certificate of immunization on file. TA-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 local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most curr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 14, 2023
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]
- Report comments
- During time of inspection, 3 Children did not have a current Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file. TA-The child care 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.
- Correction status
- Due by September 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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 steps does the center take to ensure that hazardous materials and cleaning supplies are kept securely out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted an instance where hazardous materials were accessible to children. Asking this allows the director to explain the current storage protocols and safety checks in place.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How are medication storage areas managed to ensure they are always locked or inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report noted an instance where medication was stored in a location accessible to children. This question helps clarify the current storage procedures used to keep medical items secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the current process for ensuring that staff members with valid CPR and first aid certifications are present at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection identified a period where no staff with current CPR or first aid certification were present. This question helps confirm that the center has updated its staffing schedules to ensure these requirements are consistently met.
- Context
- A later inspection on 2025-08-21 found no issues.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center maintain the outdoor play area to ensure that fencing and equipment remain in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that equipment and fencing maintenance have been noted as topics in multiple reports. This question helps parents understand the routine maintenance schedule used to keep the play environment secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's process for tracking and verifying that all staff members complete their required training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that staff training completion has been a topic of discussion in more than one inspection. This question allows the director to explain how they monitor staff credentials and training deadlines.
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