Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.5
- Local median
- 1
Echo Learning Center Bilingual
6535 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610
- License:
- C13HI0694
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 40
- License expiration:
- January 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
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 inspectionJanuary 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Echo Learning Center Bilingual from January 5, 2024 through January 28, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 14, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
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
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
2 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33610
Compared to 38 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.03
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 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 5, 2024January 14, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 14, 2025January 14, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to 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, the Licensing Specialist observed a bucket full of cleaning solution outside the bathroom door accessible to the children in care. In the ones classroom under the sink cabinet was not locked containing cleaning supplies accessible to the children in care. During the time of inspection, this was resolved by the Operator emptying the bucket. The Operator placed a child safety lock on the cabinet located in the ones classroom. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF handbook: Children are much more susceptible to the adverse effects of environmental factors, materials and toxicants. It is i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with the child's first and last name. During the time of inspection, the Operator resolved this by labeling each sippy cup with the child's first and last name. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist offered technical assistance per the CCF Handbook: Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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, the Licensing Specialist observed that one child did not have a student health examination on file. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance per the CCF Handbook: 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that two employees did not have up to date Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting forms. During the time of inspection, this was resolved by the Director having the two employees sign the forms. During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 6 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 6 of the 6 employee records. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist gave technical assistance per the CCF Handbook: Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (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 that the fan in the ceiling of the preschool bathroom to have dust all around the base and inside the fan. Per the DCF Handbook 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 inspection must be maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (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 staff files missing a valid Abuse and Neglect Reporting form. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the 2 staff signed and dated a new Abuse and Neglect Reporting Form dated 1/14/25. Per the DCF Handbook CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. During the time of inspection, the teacher in charge advised the Licensing Specialist that there 7 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitor ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that one child is missing immunization records in their file. According to the childcare facility 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, DH680, 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 count ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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
- During the time of the inspection, The Licensing Specialist observed that five children had expired immunization records in their file. According to the childcare facility 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 ReligiousExemption 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 DHForm 681 may be obtained from the local c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 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 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that two children are missing health forms in their files. According to the childcare facility handbook 7.2 Student Health Records 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
What steps does the center take to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are always stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a January 2026 inspection noted an instance where cleaning supplies were accessible to children. This question helps clarify the current storage protocols and safety measures in place to prevent similar access.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the process for tracking and updating student health records, such as physical exams and immunization forms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2026 show repeated findings regarding missing or expired student health and immunization documentation. Asking about the current tracking process helps parents understand how the center ensures these important records remain up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the routine for ensuring that personal items like sippy cups are clearly labeled for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2026 identified an instance where items brought from home were not labeled. This question helps confirm the current daily practice for managing personal belongings.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's process for maintaining and updating personnel records, including annual training or reporting requirements for staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2025 and 2026 indicate repeated findings related to staff personnel files. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks administrative requirements for its employees.
Related violations
General question
How does the center handle daily facility checks to ensure that all areas remain clean and well-maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about daily maintenance routines helps parents understand how the center proactively monitors the environment to keep spaces clean and safe for children.