After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Transportation, Weekend Care
Hours:
Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
Capacity:
59
License expiration:
November 13, 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
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 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 3, 2026
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for Little Learners Academy Of Tampa from November 10, 2025 through April 3, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 13, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 13, 2026.
Three later inspections, from March 16, 2026 through April 3, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
5
5 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
5
5 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
1
1 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
0
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33619
Compared to 26 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
1
Local median
0.8
1This provider
0.8Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
20%
Local median
20%
20%This provider
20%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
20%
Local median
33%
20%This provider
33%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
0
Local average
0.54
0This provider
0.54Local average
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.
Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
Correction / follow-up note
During the inspection, the Operator failed to provide the Licensing Specialist with a daily outdoor inspection log. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that water had accumulated on the outdoor playground and had not been swept away before the children went outside. During the inspection, this has been resolved. The Operator swept the water away. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: 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 dai ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 13, 2026
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-19
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that childrens blankets and sheets for cots were stored under the diaper changing station in age 2 classroom. During the inspection, this has been resolved. The teacher relocated the blankets and sheets to cabinet. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the diaper changing procedure was missing from the diaper changing station in age 2 classroom. During the inspection, this has been resolved. The Operator posted one diaper changing procedure when the Licensing Specialist was on- site for inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided Technical Assistance (TA) per CCF handbook: 3.1 ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-07
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 inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that 3 of 7 child care personnels files didnt include fire extinguisher training. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care 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 child care personnel have completed training.
Correction status
Due by April 13, 2026
More details
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TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 7 of 7 child care personnels files didnt include annual refresher exposure plan training documentation. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: 6 Health Requirements There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 14, 2026
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 7 of 7 child care personnels files didnt include CF-FSP 5131 Form. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per CCF Handbook: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requireme ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 13, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
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 all staff background screening documentation is kept complete and up to date?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection in March 2026 identified that certain required background screening forms were missing from personnel files. This question helps parents understand the current process for maintaining these important records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the training process for new staff regarding safety procedures like fire extinguisher use?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that documentation for fire extinguisher training was not available for all staff members. Asking about this helps parents learn how the center tracks and verifies that all employees are properly trained.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for conducting and documenting daily safety checks of the indoor and outdoor play areas?
Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that a daily outdoor inspection log was not provided during a March 2026 visit. This question helps parents understand how the facility monitors play areas to ensure they remain ready for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff are current on their annual refresher training for health and exposure plans?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from March 2026 indicate that documentation for annual refresher education on the facility's exposure plan was missing for some personnel. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps staff health training up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What routines do you have in place to keep diaper changing areas organized and free of unrelated items?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that some items were stored in the diaper changing area. This question helps parents understand the center's daily practices for maintaining a clean and organized environment.
Context
The issue was noted as resolved at the time of the inspection.