Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.6
- Local median
- 1.55
Children Of The World Academy III Inc
4901 N Habana Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
- License:
- C13HI0664
- 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, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 117
- License expiration:
- May 31, 2027
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
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 3, 2026
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for Children Of The World Academy III Inc from May 23, 2024 through June 3, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 27, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of May 27, 2026.
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
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 6 local median in 33614
Compared to 30 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 2.07
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 21, 2025April 27, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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 the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed Vehicle (10566): 3 seat belt plates were missing, 1 A/C vent was missing and there was a tear on in the fabric at the top of the front row seat. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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 b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 children did not have an immunization record and 1 child had an incorrect immunization form on file. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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 documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed peeling paint on the wall in the 4-year old room. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 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. Documentation of the indoor play area ins ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2025
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 the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed Febreze,, and Lysol wipes were stored in low unlocked baskets and Fabuloso in an unlocked sink cabinet in the 3-year old room leaving them accessible to the children in care. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator moving the cleaning supplies up on high shelves and locking cabinets. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommenda ... [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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an operable corded telephone available to all child care personnel during hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 (Section 2.4.B.2 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection, the Operator did not have a corded telephone. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 3.8.1 Operable Phone There must be at least one operable corded telephone that is neither locked nor located at a pay station that is available to all child care personnel at all times during the hours of operation."
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Operable Phone
- Official code
- 22-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [used for rinsing bottles]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the handwashing sink in the infant room was also being used to rinse bottles for bottle prepping. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: C. Handwashing sinks must not be used for food service preparation, dishwashing, or food clean up."
- Correction status
- Due by June 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
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 the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 Child care personnel did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care 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. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a tube of Desitin that expired 11-2023. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator discarding the diaper cream. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
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
How do you ensure that cleaning supplies and other potentially hazardous materials are kept out of reach of children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2025 noted that cleaning supplies were found in an area accessible to children. Asking this helps families understand the current storage protocols and safety measures in place.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for checking and disposing of expired medications to ensure only current, safe products are on-site?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2025 identified an expired medication on the premises. This question clarifies how the staff maintains health and safety standards regarding medical items.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your daily routine for inspecting the facility and equipment to ensure everything remains in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that facility maintenance and repair topics were noted in multiple reports between 2025 and 2026. This question allows the director to explain the current approach to ongoing facility upkeep.
- Context
- A later inspection in June 2026 did not result in any findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure all required health and immunization documentation is complete and up to date for every child upon enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that some children's immunization records were missing or incorrect. This question helps parents understand how the center manages enrollment paperwork and health requirements.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding their child's daily schedule and any specific needs, such as feeding or nap times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication channels helps parents feel confident that their child's individual needs are being met consistently throughout the day.