Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.8
KidLife Preschool
1511 S US Highway 301, Tampa, FL 33619
- License:
- C13HI0792
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 79
- License expiration:
- January 14, 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 inspectionJanuary 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for KidLife Preschool from January 3, 2025 through January 6, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 10, 2025 and involved sleep safety.
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
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33619
Compared to 26 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.54
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.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- During the complaint inspection the licensing specialist received a picture of an infant sleeping in a crib with items that could pose suffocation risk. According to the DCF CCF Handbook Section 3.6.4 A. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comfort ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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
Could you describe the training and daily procedures your staff follows to ensure safe sleep environments for infants?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a July 2025 inspection indicate a finding regarding items in an infant's crib that could pose a risk. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains current standards for safe sleep practices.
- Context
- The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection, and a subsequent inspection in January 2026 did not note any concerns.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about their child's daily routine, including nap times and care preferences?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication between caregivers and families helps ensure that individual child needs and safety preferences are understood and followed throughout the day.
General question
What is your process for onboarding new staff members to ensure they are fully aware of all facility safety and supervision policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how staff are trained and supervised provides insight into how the center maintains consistent care standards across all classrooms.
General question
How often do you conduct internal reviews or walkthroughs of the classrooms to ensure the environment remains organized and meets safety guidelines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular internal monitoring helps the facility proactively identify and address environmental needs, ensuring the space remains appropriate for the children in their care.
General question
What steps do you take to encourage parent involvement or feedback regarding the quality of care provided?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Open channels for feedback allow families to share their observations and stay informed about the center's ongoing operations and care quality.