Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.67
- Local median
- 0.6
Kids R Us Academy
15051 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647
- License:
- C13HI0840
- 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, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 181
- License expiration:
- February 28, 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.
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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 inspectionApril 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Kids R Us Academy from February 18, 2025 through April 15, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 3, 2026 and involved medication, with a due date of March 3, 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
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 3 local median in 33647
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.48
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 4 recorded violations.
April 2, 2025February 3, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 2, 2025February 3, 2026Inspection 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]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed in the girls bathroom located in the VPK room to the left of the office, the fan/vent was loose and moving when turned on. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed signs of water damages on several ceiling tiles in both VPK rooms and the two-year-old room. In the VPK room a ceiling tile was also falling down. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed paint peeling in several spots in the two-year-old room. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: All childcare facilities must be clean, in good r ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed in the girls bathroom located in the VPK room, the faucet on the sink was loose. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-11
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the thermometer in the refrigerator in the two-year-old classroom was reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermom ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the freezer in the VPK and Toddler room had thermometers reading above zero degrees Fahrenheit. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-08
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [diaper creams], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed prescription medications and several diaper creams without parent authorization. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: The childcare program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non-prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs name; the name of the medication to be given; and date, time and amount of the correct dosage to be given. Prescription and non-prescription medications that are u ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed prescription medication was expired.During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed expired immunization records for one child. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangeme ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the kitchen was in use during lunch time, the kitchen was unclean, there was built up sticky scum on the counter tops, walls and floor area surrounding the refrigerators. There was also built-up residue from prior meal preparations inside all the cooking appliances. One of the tiles surrounding the air vent located above the refrigerator was full of dust and protruding outward, furthermore the ceiling tile was not properly set and was bowed downwards. The wall light switch was cracked and dirty. During the inspection the Director and Owner advised Licensing that a deep cleaning will be conducted over th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two infants that were sleeping in their cribs, one had a pacifier with an attached stuffed animal and the other with an attached lanyard clip. During the time of the inspection, staff removed the two aforementioned pacifiers, therefore this was resolved. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: "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 i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility did not share with child care personnel or post in an easily accessible location, special food restrictions for a child. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that they are currently 72 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the most current special food restriction list was dated January 21, 2025, and was posted in every classroom throughout the building and a copy of the list was in the kitchen cabinet. The Director advised the Licensing Specialist that she had only been employed there for three weeks and has not had the opportunity to update the special food restrictions list and to share with staff. During the time of inspections, Licensing monitored 72 of the children records and found that 11 of t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-14
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 walk me through your current process for managing and tracking medication to ensure everything is up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2026 inspection noted instances where expired medication was not properly removed. This question helps clarify the steps taken to keep medical supplies current and organized.
- Context
- A later clean inspection occurred on April 15, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle the daily supervision of infants to ensure their sleeping environment remains consistent with current safety guidelines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 noted an instance where items were found in a crib that could pose a risk to infants. This question helps parents understand the current staff training and monitoring practices for safe sleep.
- Context
- The item was removed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are fully informed about and follow specific food restrictions for children in their care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple findings related to food and health records, including a 2025 instance where specific food restrictions were not shared with staff. Asking this helps parents understand how the center maintains accurate, accessible information for dietary needs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting the facility to ensure that all areas, including fixtures and surfaces, remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections have noted concerns regarding facility maintenance and cleanliness. This question helps parents understand the center's approach to ongoing facility upkeep and safety.
- Context
- A later clean inspection occurred on April 15, 2026.
Related violations
General question
What is your process for communicating with families to ensure that all required health and immunization records are kept current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Keeping health records updated is essential for maintaining a healthy environment for all children. This question helps parents understand how the center coordinates with families to ensure documentation remains complete and valid.