Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.2
- Local median
- 1
Little Learners Academy of Tampa Phase 2
5240 E Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
- License:
- C13HI6591
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, 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:
- 51
- License expiration:
- April 30, 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 inspectionApril 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 5, 2025
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for Little Learners Academy of Tampa Phase 2 from April 11, 2024 through April 10, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 10, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33617
Compared to 27 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 29%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 80%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.41
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 11, 2024April 10, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program.
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. (Ages 2-5 classroom) 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. The attendance records were updated by the staff after being informed by the Licensing Specialist during the inspection ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The fencing on the north side of the playground had a fence post that was disconnected from the chain link fence. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. B. The outdoor area must be designed to allow child care personnel to clearly see children while playing on all equipment. C. The outdoor play area must provide shade. Shade may be provided by trees, buildings, or structures. D. Children must not come into contact with any surface or equipment which poses a burn risk. E. The facilitys outdoor play area must be fenced as required by local ordinances to prevent access by children to all water hazards wi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection, the Director provided the Licensing Specialist with the incident report. The Director advised that they did not call the child's mother or emergency contacts to alert them of possible head trauma. The incident took place on a Friday between 3:00pm and 3:30pm. An emergency contact was notified at pickup at 5:30pm and the mother was contacted at 10:30pm. This was resolved by the Operator supplying the Licensing Specialist with the incident report. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the CCF Handbook "B. For life threatening injuries, the provider shall call 911 and then notify the pare ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- One staff member did not complete the preservice training requirements 3.1 Preservice Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 (Section 19.3, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The infant and one year olds classroom attendance roster was updated after the licensing specialist inspected the classroom 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 63 A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the gr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
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 tracking daily attendance and ensuring arrival and departure times are accurately recorded for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that attendance documentation has been an area of focus during recent inspections, including a finding in April 2026 regarding missing arrival and departure times.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the facility take to ensure that outdoor play areas are always secure and free of any potential gaps in fencing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 identified concerns regarding gaps in the fencing that could allow children to exit the play area.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center handle communication with parents if an incident or injury occurs while a child is in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from November 2024 note a finding where communication with parents regarding an incident was not handled in accordance with required procedures.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you share how you ensure that all staff members are fully trained and compliant with safety requirements before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2024 inspection indicate a finding related to staff training requirements for personnel working with children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining up-to-date documentation for emergency preparedness, such as annual fire inspections?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that the facility did not have documented proof of a current annual fire inspection at that time.
Related violations