Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.38
- Local median
- 0.8
Bright Stars Learning Academy
7815 Tidewater Trl, Tampa, FL 33619
- License:
- C13HI0608
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 56
- License expiration:
- October 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.
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Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionOctober 20, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 20, 2025
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Bright Stars Learning Academy from October 11, 2023 through October 20, 2025.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 7, 2025 and involved facility condition, with a due date of October 17, 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
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 3
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33619
Compared to 26 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 63%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.54
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
October 11, 2023October 21, 2024January 22, 2025March 11, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 21, 2024January 22, 2025March 11, 2025October 7, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
October 21, 2024January 22, 2025October 7, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The bedding available was not sanitary and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed cots to be stacked together with sheets on them located in the One's, Two's Three's and Four-Year-Old classrooms, which were not being used by the children at the time of inspection. CCF Handbook, section 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens.
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that staff did not complete 10 hours of annual training during the fiscal year of 2024/2025. Licensing Specialist observed that all staff including Director completed 10 hours of annual training after June 30, 2025. This standard was brought back into compliance during the time of inspection. CCF Handbook, section 4.2.7 Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock- hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [inoperable]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the handwash sink in the kitchen was still inoperable. Director advised that she would call a plumber to fix it. CCF Handbook, section 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area 7. A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage , soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demons ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
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 time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that two staff members had not completed their required training. Director advised that they have appointments to take the exams on 4/10/25. Licensing Specialist is giving additional time for this standard to be brought back into compliance. CCF Handbook, section 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the hole on the baseboard of the wall, along with an exposed cord was still present in the 2-year-old classroom and had not been repaired. CCF Handbook, section 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Doc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed two infants sleeping in cribs with blankets covering them. Licensing Specialist also observed one infant asleep in a bouncer. Licensing Specialist observed teacher remove the blankets from the infants sleeping in cribs and also place the infant sleeping in the bouncer into a crib. CCF Handbook, section 3.6.3 Crib Requirements Children up to one year of age must be in a crib or playpen/play yard with sides for napping. Crib sides must be secured while there is an infant in the crib. Bar spacing must not exceed two and three-eighths inches. Cribs or playpen/play yards must meet the regulations as outlined in Title 16, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [clogged and inoperable]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the handwashing sink was still clogged and inoperable. CCF Handbook, section 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area 7. A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may no ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
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 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a purse and a bookbag being stored on the diaper changing table. Licensing Specialist observed teacher remove the bags from the diaper changing table. CCF Handbook, section 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements 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. This standard was brought back into compliance during the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
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
- Licensing Specialist observed training transcripts from the Child Care Training System for six staff who had not completed the required training. Licensing Specialist observed that three of the six staff still had not completed the required training. CCF Handbook, section 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that three children had not been accounted for on the sign in sheet in the four -year-old classroom. Licensing Specialist observed teacher add the time of arrival for the three children to the sign in sheet. CCF Handbook, section 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. 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 f ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
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 time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a hole on the baseboard of the wall and an exposed cord hanging out of the wall in the two-year-old classroom. During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed peeling paint on the blue wall located on the one- and two-year-old playground. During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the sink in the three-year-old classroom was warped and not in good repair due to water damage. CCF Handbook, section 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestat ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed paint containers in an unlocked cabinet under the bathroom sink and paint containers located in the one- and two-year-old shared bathroom shower. CCF Handbook, section 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances , bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed cots to be stacked together with sheets and stored in the one- and two-year- old bathroom. CCF Handbook, section 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. H. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom , unless stored in cabinets.
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [sink clogged and does not drain]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the handwashing sink was clogged and would not drain properly. CCF Handbook, section 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area 7. A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage , soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique.
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several staff did not complete the required training within 12 months from the date training began. CCF Handbook, section 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 mon ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed prescription medication stored in a child's cubby in the two-year-old classroom which was accessible to the children in care. Licensing Specialist observed teacher place medication on a shelf that was out of reach of children. This standard was brought back into compliance at the time of inspection. CCF Handbook, section 6.5 Medication G. 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 .
- 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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several children with expired immunization records on file. CCF Handbook, section 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 im ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2024
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several children with missing health records. CC Handbook, section 7.2 Student Health Records 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. B. The Student Health Examination or the si ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that two of the children's records did not include a current DH form 680, Florida Certification of Immunization or a Religious Exemption for Immunization form, DH 681 in their file within 30 days of enrollment. Technical assistance was provided via the Facility handbook. Chapter 7 Record Keeping 7.1 B B .If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have docum ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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
How does the center ensure that all children are accurately accounted for on attendance sheets throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2025 noted that some children were not accounted for on the daily sign-in sheet. Asking about this process helps understand how the center maintains accurate attendance tracking for all children in their care.
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Finding-specific
What is the current policy for ensuring that infants are placed in cribs without items that could pose a risk, such as blankets?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2025 identified instances where infants were found with items in their cribs. This question helps confirm that staff are following current sleep safety practices to keep infants comfortable and secure.
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Finding-specific
Can you walk me through the daily routine for cleaning and storing bedding to ensure it remains sanitary?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the storage and sanitation of bedding have been noted as a concern in multiple reports over the past few years. Discussing the current daily routine helps clarify how the center maintains a clean environment for nap time.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded in October 2025.
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Finding-specific
How does the leadership team track and verify that all staff members complete their required annual training hours on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that staff training requirements have been a recurring topic in several inspections. Asking about the tracking system provides insight into how the center ensures all personnel stay up to date with their professional requirements.
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Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all food preparation areas remain in good repair and fully functional?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports show that the functionality of handwashing stations in food preparation areas was a repeated concern in past visits. This question helps parents understand how the facility manages maintenance and repairs to keep kitchen areas operational.
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