Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 1.27
Manifestations Early Childcare Center Plant City
1202 W Grant St, Plant City, FL 33563
- License:
- C13HI0805
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 3:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 29
- License expiration:
- October 24, 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.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for Manifestations Early Childcare Center Plant City from October 25, 2024 through March 12, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 15, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of October 15, 2025.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from November 4, 2025 through March 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 5 local median in 33563
Compared to 28 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.86
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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the yellow portion was detatched from the red sides.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the yellow structure was loose and detaching from the red base on the playset with the blue slide. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted every month of all supports above and below the ground and of all connectors and moving parts. Documentation of maintenance inspections must be maintained ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [an infant sustained a serious injury while under the supervision of the Director], which posed an imminent threat to a child, and could or did result in death or serious harm to the health, safety or well-being of a child. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A, B, D, G, H, and I; 2.4.2; 2.4.3; 2.4.5, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- The infant sustained a serious injury that occurred at the facility ranging from the time that he was dropped off to the time that the mother arrived and observed tears on her infants face. The facility staff was not able to advise how the infant sustained the serious injury while in their care, therefore failing to provided adequate supervision. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific g ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-02
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A
- Report comments
- On January 29, 2025, an infant sustained a serious injury while at the daycare. The facility failed to document an incident on the day that it occurred. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur."
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
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
How does the center ensure that children are always under direct supervision while in the classroom or on the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2025 noted a concern regarding supervision practices, and asking about current procedures helps clarify how the center maintains active oversight of children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the process for inspecting and maintaining outdoor play equipment to ensure it remains in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in September 2025 identified an issue with the condition of outdoor play structures, so it is helpful to understand the current maintenance schedule.
- Context
- A later inspection in March 2026 did not note any concerns with equipment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through the steps staff take to document and communicate with parents if an accident or incident occurs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from early 2025 indicated a gap in incident documentation, and this question helps parents understand how the center ensures timely reporting today.
Related violations
General question
How does the center handle staff training to ensure everyone is prepared for daily routines and emergency situations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about staff training provides insight into how the center prepares its team to manage daily care and respond effectively to unexpected events.
General question
What is the daily communication routine between teachers and parents regarding a child's activities and well-being?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how teachers share information about a child's day helps families feel connected and informed about their child's experience at the center.