Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.8
- Local median
- 0.66
Baycrest Academy at Brandon
202 Pauls Dr, Brandon, FL 33511
- License:
- C13HI0606
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 45
- License expiration:
- September 30, 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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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionDecember 10, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 10, 2025
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for Baycrest Academy at Brandon from August 21, 2023 through December 10, 2025.
Three inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 25, 2025 and involved facility condition, with a due date of September 24, 2025.
Attendance accountability 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
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33511
Compared to 37 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.59
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 2 recorded violations.
August 21, 2023September 16, 2024Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 21, 2023August 25, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that there were 5-6 mats that needed to be replaced due to having rips/tears in them. The Licensing Specialist advised the Director that the mats needed to be replaced. CCF Handbook Section 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens D . Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface.
- Correction status
- Due by September 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that there were 3 children records which did not have the enrollment dates. The Director was able to update at the time of inspection. This standard is brought back into compliance. CCF Handbook Section 7.3, A Enrollment Information A . Enrollment information shall be kept on file, current and available for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that 8 of the 9 staff did not have an employee attestation on file. CCF Handbook Section 7.4, A 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: A . A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S.
- Correction status
- Due by September 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the outdoor play equipment was not in good repair which could cause harm to the children in care. Per CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
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 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The counselor observed a little gap in the fencing area where parts of the aluminum fence were broken and exposed which can cause low potential harm to children while they play. Technical assistance was provided: Per DCF CCF Handbook: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. B. The outdoor area must be designed to allow child care personnel to clearly see children while playing on all equipment. C. The outdoor play area must provide shade. Shade may be provided by trees, buildings, or structures. D. Children must not come into contact with any surface or equipment which poses a burn risk.
- Correction status
- Due by October 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area was not ventilated by either mechanical or natural means to provide fresh air and control unpleasant odors. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.1. (Section 10.3, number 2 and Section 17.1, number 1) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the kitchen ventilator was dirty, rusty, and had soil on it avoiding ventilation odor control. Technical assistance was provided. Per DCF CCF Handbook 3.9 Food Preparation/Food Service 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area A food preparation area is a designated room, such as a kitchen, or a designated space in a facility not normally used or accessible to the children in daily operations for indoor play, classroom, work or nap spaces, and not included when calculating usable indoor floor space. A. A food preparation area is required for facilities that choose to prepare food in a manner consistent with the definition of preparation of food. Specific requirements for ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 12.3, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed the one-year-old class diapering mat was ripped/broken/not impermeable. Technical assistance was given Per DCF CCF Handbook E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
- Correction status
- Due by October 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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
- Counselor observed one shot record expired at the time of inspection. Per DCF CCF 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 local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed Facility Attendance sheet had a couple of kids not included in the arrival time, children were counted but not included in the attendance sheet. Per DCF CCf Handbook 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 63 A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/cl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
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
How do you currently manage and verify daily attendance for each classroom to ensure all children are accounted for throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show a past instance where arrival and departure times were not fully documented for all children in care.
- Context
- This was noted as corrected at the time of the 2023 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting and maintaining the condition of nap mats and diapering surfaces to ensure they remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the condition of surfaces like nap mats and diapering areas has been a topic of discussion in more than one report.
- Context
- A later inspection in December 2025 did not result in any findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your process for checking outdoor play equipment and fencing to ensure everything is safe and well-maintained for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports indicate that the maintenance of outdoor play areas has been mentioned in previous visits.
- Context
- A later inspection in December 2025 did not result in any findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and update staff and child records to ensure all required documentation is current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection noted that some personnel and enrollment records needed updates to be fully compliant.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with parents if there are changes to facility policies or updates needed for their child's enrollment file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages administrative communication helps parents know how they will be kept informed about their child's records and center updates.