Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.88
- Local median
- 0.45
Playtime Learning Academy
4701 Ehrlich Rd, Tampa, FL 33624
- License:
- C13HI0736
- 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, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 182
- License expiration:
- July 3, 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 inspectionJune 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Playtime Learning Academy from May 6, 2024 through June 9, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 20, 2026 and involved sleep safety, with a due date of June 10, 2026.
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
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 4
2 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 33624
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 63%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.91
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.
May 21, 2024May 20, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 21, 2024May 20, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 21, 2024May 20, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 21, 2024June 25, 2024Inspection 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that the paint was pealing behind the soap dispensers in the Ones and the Twos classrooms. Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the provider. 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements: A. All childcare 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 inspectio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed that the electric box that was installed on the Ones playground was hanging off the wall and also some wires that was accessible by children, Licensing Specialist did not observe any children on that playground during the inspection. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the provider, Provider must follow the inclement weather schedule for that age group until the box is back in place and cannot be accessible by children. Licensing Specialist observed that the turf in the VPK/preschool playground was ripped and a whole that was filled with mulch that can pose a trip hazard. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discusse ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that the bedding available was not safe, many mats were ripped or their top cover was dry and peeling exposing the material inside. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the provider. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. A. Sleep bedding includes beds, cribs, or mattresses. Air and foam mattresses are prohibited. B. If children are sleeping overnight in the facility, childcare personnel ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-02
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
- Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. The last approved fire inspection was completed on 05/14/2025. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the provider. Provider informed licensing specialist that they tried to book the Fire Inspection in April, but they never got a response because they have changed their Fire Inspector. The new inspectors first available was not until the 28th. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, C ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Licensing Specialist that the background screening result for the child care personnel that was hired on 03/04/2025 was showing Agency Review Required for DCF General. The above mentioned individual was in the classroom with 2 other teachers. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the director, Director submitted and Agency Review on AHCA- Clearing House. Above mentioned employee cannot and must not have any contact with children unless under direct supervision with a screened childcare personal that has all required screening and credentials. 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child car ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [Driver's Signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- This is a reinspection to monitor the one standard were marked out of compliance (5.04) during the previous renewal inspection on 05/21/2024. On 5/21/2024 Licensing Specialist observed 5 transportation logs, 4 logs were missing the signature of a second childcare personnel, and 2 logs were missing the driver's signature. During this reinspection Licensing Specialist observed transportation logs for the Beach Trip and Splash Pad Carrollwood (Field trip) dated on 6/14/2024 and 6/19/2024. Logs for both dates were missing the driver signature. Licensing Specialist observed the children were signed in at 8:48 am and signed out at 1:38 pm. TA was provided: Children must be signed i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [1. The signature of the driver. 2. The signature of a second child care personnel.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed 5 transportation logs, 4 logs were missing the signature of a second childcare personnel, and 2 logs were missing the driver's signature. TA was provider: Owner will send one month worth of transportation logs on 6/21/2024. Transportation logs should be signed by the driver and the second person conducting the sweep. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 Transportation Log. A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log mu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
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 6.2, numbers 1 and 2) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that all 3 driver's physical were expired. Driver's 1 Physical's was expired on 2/21/2024, Driver's 2 Physical's was expired on 2/14/2024, Driver's 3 Physical's was expired on 2/4/2024. This was fixed of the day of inspection when the director sent 2 current physical exams for 2 personnel, one for driver #1 and one for a new driver (driver #4) . Facility had 2 transportation vehicles used to transport children to and from school, thus returning this standard into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed multiple walls in VPK , Pre-School, and 2 year old classrooms with paint chipping. Licensing Specialist disscussed requirement with the owner CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements 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 are ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed multiple outlets in all classrooms containing internal shutters but were not temper resistant according to the owner. License Specialist disscussed requirement with the owner and the director. Owner left the center to buy outlet covers. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I. All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers.
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed rusty area on the green, red, and blue metal seesaw. Rust was only on the green handle. TA: Licensing Specialist disscussed requirement with the owner and the director. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Outdoor Play Area: A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 14.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist observed that the fire extinguishers were not properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. All fire extinguishers we tagged on 01/2023. This was brought into compliance when the director emailed Licensing Specialist a pdf file with receipt from Fire Fighter INC showing a proof that 10 Fire Extinguishers were serviced, inspected and certified. The receipt included the facility name address, phone number and dated on 05/21/2024, thus returning this standard into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Fire Safety: B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, se ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed that teacher 2 was a child care personnel that started working on 6/27/2023 did not begin training within 90 days of employment. TA: Licensing Specialist disscussed training requirement with the director. Director informed Licensing Specialist that the teacher's last day will be 05/31/2024, thus returning this standard into compliance at the time of this inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Page 40 Beginning Training: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D (Section 15.1, number 2)(Section 15.1, number 4) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed an incident report for child 2, report was not signed by the parent. Teacher 1 informed Licensing Specialist that he did not close that day and was not sure why it was not signed. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed accident/incident form requirements with the director. Child Care Facility Handbook 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification child. Page 56-57. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individ ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [correct date]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 15.1, number 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed 2 incident reports, both incidents happened on 04/30/2024 according to staff responsible. Licensing Specialist observed that both incident reports did not have the correct dates. Incident Reports were dated 4/25/2024. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed accident/incident reports requirements with the director. Child Care Facility Handbook 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification child. Page 56-57. C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal g ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
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 describe the current process for inspecting and maintaining the condition of nap mats and bedding?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection noted concerns regarding the condition of nap mats. Asking about the current maintenance routine helps clarify how the center ensures that all bedding remains in good, clean condition for children.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 6/9/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members have the necessary background screening documentation on file before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2025 identified a gap in background screening documentation for a staff member. This question helps parents understand the current internal procedures for verifying staff credentials and clearances.
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Finding-specific
How does the team manage transportation logs to ensure all required signatures are captured for every trip?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 show repeated findings regarding missing signatures on transportation logs. Asking about current practices helps families understand how the center now tracks and verifies these safety documents.
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Finding-specific
What is the current process for ensuring that all indoor and outdoor areas are regularly inspected and kept in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections have noted issues with facility maintenance, such as peeling paint or damaged play surfaces. This question allows the director to explain how the center now monitors the environment to keep it in good repair.
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Finding-specific
How does the center stay on top of scheduling and documenting required safety inspections, such as those for fire safety?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from May 2026 noted that the facility did not have a current fire safety inspection on file. Asking about the current scheduling process helps parents understand how the center ensures all safety requirements are met on time.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 6/9/2026.
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