Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.63
- Local median
- 0.33
Little Giants Learning Academy North
10891 Hackney Dr, Riverview, FL 33578
- License:
- C13HI0669
- 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, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 295
- License expiration:
- June 30, 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
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 inspectionMay 31, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 9, 2025
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Little Giants Learning Academy North from March 6, 2024 through May 31, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 31, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 1, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 3
4 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 5 local median in 33578
Compared to 27 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 63%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.96
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 4, 2024June 11, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 22, 2025May 31, 2026Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 6, 2024June 4, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on toddler playground, the step to the playhouse was broken and sharp. The wooden beams that go around the exterior of the playground, one was missing, exposing the metal spike. The broken rocker toy was broken on the seat and exposing sharp pieces. The On the playground in the back, the large plastic climber was broken, and the pieces of plastic were sharp. On the large playground, the wooden structure had a piece of wood missing and the metal stake was exposed. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) All child care faci ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed he facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) 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 facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-11
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed facility does not have documentation for all 18 child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) 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 facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommende ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 6 staff personnel that were missing an employment history verification. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must mak ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
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 Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 98 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 14 of the 98 childrens records (Letters A through B). The Licensing Specialist observed 1 student's file which had an expired immunization form. The Operator was given until 11/22/2025 , to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 F Immunization Records The childcare facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Ce ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 22, 2025
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 98 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 14 of the 98 childrens records (Letters A through B). During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed three students files which had expired Student Health Examination forms. The Operator was given until 11/22/25 , to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 B Student Health Records The childcare facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, com ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, 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 Provider did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire inspector. The last fire inspection the Licensing Specialist observed being completed was on 6/7/24. The Director advised the Licensing Specialist that they requested fire inspection and provided documentation of request. The Director informed the Licensing Specialist that the Fire Marshall would be out to the facility on 6/17/2025. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.2, A Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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 only the Director had a signed employee attestation on file regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. This standard was resolved at the time of inspection. 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
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [three] child care personnel for [ten] children is required. A ratio of [two] child care personnel for [ten] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed inadequate teacher to child ratio in the infant room. This standard was brought back into compliance when a 3rd staff member moved to the room to assist. 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance for the fire inspection not being updated. The Provider advised the Licensing Specialist did receive a copy for upcoming fire inspection. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority last fire inspection was conducted on 5/4/23. Per DCF Handbook Section 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Preventi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a ratio of 1:12 in the two-year-old classroom. This standard was brought back into compliance. Per DCF Handbook 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed video of Teacher #1 did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. This standard was brought back into compliance. Per DCF Handbook Section 2.8, B B . The childcare facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a video of childcare personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. This standard was brought back into compliance. Per DCF Handbook 8, C Child Safety C. Childcare personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments During the time of inspection, the Director ad ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
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
Could you explain the process for verifying employment history for new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection show that some staff employment history verifications were not documented on file. Asking about this helps clarify how the center ensures all staff background requirements are met.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that appropriate staff-to-child ratios are maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 indicate instances where staff-to-child ratios were not met. This question helps parents understand the current procedures in place to maintain proper supervision at all times.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all playground equipment is inspected and kept in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that certain playground structures were not in good repair. This question allows the center to describe their maintenance schedule and safety checks for outdoor areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center handle the documentation and annual training requirements for the facility's exposure plan?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from May 2026 show that documentation for annual refresher education on the facility's exposure plan was missing for some staff. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps these health and safety records current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to ensuring that all children's health and immunization records are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 show instances where student health and immunization forms were expired. Asking this helps parents understand the center's process for tracking and requesting updated medical documentation.
Related violations