Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.75
Manifestations Early Childcare Center East
2709 N 34th St, Tampa, FL 33605
- License:
- C13HI0695
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 30
- 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.
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 inspectionDecember 19, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 9, 2025
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for Manifestations Early Childcare Center East from January 23, 2024 through December 19, 2025.
Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 19, 2025 and involved attendance accountability.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33605
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 38%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.35
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The attendance of children in the ages 1-2 room was not accurate. The attendance list reflected two children present in the classroom. There were four children observed to be present in the classroom. The teacher in the classroom updated the attendance list after the inaccuracy was noticed by the Licensing Specialist. The non- compliance was corrected at the time of inspection. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 63 A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a written emergency preparedness plan. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, A (Section 14.1, number 1), (Section 14.1, number 3), (Section 14.3, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection the facility did not have a written emergency preparedness plan in place. According to the childcare facility handbook 3.8.5 Emergency Preparedness A. The operator must develop a written emergency preparedness plan that includes, at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the facility during a fire, evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, and inclement weather (for example: hurricanes, tropical storms or tornadoes), and to facilitate parent/guardian reunification onsite and offsite. The plan must describe how the facility will notify and update parents/guardians, as well as, meet the needs of all children, including children with spe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete in that it did not [the facility does not have a food acceptance log.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1.
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have a food acceptance log. The Facility accepts food from their main building and does not have a record of the food being received with temperatures. According to the childcare facility handbook 3.9.3 Food Safety Handling of food in a safe and careful manner prevents the spread of bacteria, viruses and fungi. Outbreaks of foodborne illnesses have occurred in many settings, including childcare facilities. E. If a facility chooses to provide or make available food to children in care from an outside source, such as a caterer, or a licensed childcare facility under the same ownership ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that two childcare personnel do not have fire extinguisher training. According to the childcare facility handbook 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All childcare personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all childcare personnel have completed training.
- Correction status
- Due by February 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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 your team uses to ensure daily attendance records are always accurate and up-to-date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2025 inspection noted an instance where the recorded attendance did not match the number of children present in a classroom. Asking about current procedures helps families understand how the center maintains accurate tracking for all children throughout the day.
- Context
- The record indicates this was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are fully trained on emergency procedures and the use of safety equipment like fire extinguishers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from early 2024 identified a need for updated documentation regarding staff training for fire extinguishers. This question allows the director to share how they track and verify that all employees remain current on essential safety requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to maintain a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan for various scenarios?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that a written emergency preparedness plan was missing during a 2024 visit. Discussing this helps parents understand how the facility prepares for events like evacuations or shelter-in-place situations.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the receipt and safety documentation for food provided by outside sources?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2024 noted that a food acceptance log was not in place at that time. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center monitors food safety and temperature standards.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with parents about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center handles routine communication helps parents feel more connected to their child's daily experience. Consistent updates on staffing and classroom activities are important for building trust and ensuring families feel informed.