Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.22
- Local median
- 1.55
Rainbow Kids Child Care Center LLC
4124 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
- License:
- C13HI0677
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 48
- 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
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 inspectionJune 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Rainbow Kids Child Care Center LLC from October 12, 2023 through June 12, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 12, 2026 and involved transportation, with a due date of July 13, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
6 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 6 local median in 33614
Compared to 30 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- 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.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 16, 2025June 12, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 of the 3 Drivers had expired annual physicals. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: 2.5.1 Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.
- Correction status
- Due by July 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 5-29-26. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 9-8-25. The fire extinguisher certifications for the facility are valid until 8-2026. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not properly tagged with the month and year. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide and swings] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the mulch in fall zone around the yellow slide measured 3 1/2 inches in depth. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: D. 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. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [Schoolage] group was inadequate in that [personnel was going back and forth to the kitchen and classroom.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 Schoolage children were in the Schoolage room not being properly supervised. The child care personnel who was supposed to be supervising at the time was in the kitchen preparing lunch, which is connected to the schoolage room. The child care personnel was observed going back and forth between the kitchen and the schoolage room. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the child care personnel stepping out of the kitchen and staying in the schoolage room to supervise the children. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook:A ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a 1 and 2-year old in highchairs watching a show on an iPad in the Infant room 20 minutes before they were supposed to have been eating. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator taking the children out of the highchairs until they were ready to eat. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook:B. Infants must be held for bottle feedings until they are developmentally ready tosit in an age appropriate chair with good head control. Children must not be leftin high chairs or other types of feeding chairs other than du ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-09
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 separate classes which had infants and 1-year olds had a TV and iPad with playing educational shows. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator turning the screens off and playing music instead of using screentime. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook:C. Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age.Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity forchildren 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
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]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed an area of the ceiling in the boys bathroom had a water stain around the air vent. the freezer in the 2-year old room was rusted on the metal shelf. In the transportation vehicle, in the very back row, there is a hole in fabric of the 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 safetyhazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areasmust be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a dailyinspection log. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children or in vehicles used to transport children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 9-2-25. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 9-8-25. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 8 -2026. ***During the inspection on 9-16-25, a fire drill (naptime) was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There were 6 adults and 17 children present. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle did not have a minimum rating of 2A10BC. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provid ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-04
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]
- Report comments
- During the inspection, 2 of the children's records (who have been enrolled for more than 30 days and were on-site) did not include a current DH form 680, Florida Certification of Immunization in their files, as the immunization records had expired. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2024
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]
- Report comments
- During the inspection, 1 of the children's records (who have been enrolled for more than 30 days and were on-site) did not include a current/valid Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040 or equivalent, as it has expired. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: 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 professional ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a staff file having an invalid level 2 background screening. The employee had been working with the facility since 04/01/2024. This was completed during the time of the inspection as the director stated the employee will not return back to work until the screening is completed. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents C. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 is your current process for ensuring all drivers maintain up-to-date physical examinations and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection show that some drivers were missing valid annual physical examinations. This question helps clarify the administrative steps taken to keep these required health records current for all staff who transport children.
- Context
- The facility was required to correct this by July 13, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how you monitor classroom supervision to ensure staff are always present and focused on the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 noted a finding regarding supervision in a classroom. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center ensures staff remain attentive to children at all times.
- Context
- This was addressed and corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage daily schedules to ensure infants are not kept in confining equipment like high chairs when they are not eating?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2026 inspection identified a concern regarding the use of high chairs outside of feeding times. This question helps parents understand the center's approach to infant care and daily routines.
- Context
- This was addressed and corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all staff have completed their required background screenings before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from September 2024 noted a missing background screening document for a staff member. Asking this helps parents understand the current internal procedures for maintaining personnel files and compliance.
- Context
- The facility was required to correct this by September 30, 2024.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that emergency equipment, like fire extinguishers, is always properly maintained and ready for use?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 indicate repeated findings related to fire extinguisher maintenance and documentation. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking and servicing this critical safety equipment.
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