Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.25
- Local median
- 0.25
HCPS Apollo Beach Elementary HOST
501 Apollo Beach Blvd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
- License:
- E13HI0023
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- Not listed
- License expiration:
- Not found
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
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionSeptember 24, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 24, 2025
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for HCPS Apollo Beach Elementary HOST from April 9, 2024 through September 24, 2025.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 6, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of March 19, 2025.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Two later inspections, from February 19, 2025 through September 24, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 3.5 local median in 33572
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.42
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: 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]
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection, the program did not have a copy of the current approved fire inspection. According to the School Age Handbook. Section 3.8.2 A. Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report 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 document ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 19, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
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 tell me how the center maintains its current fire safety documentation and ensures all required annual inspections are on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2025 noted that the facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection on file at that time.
- Context
- A later inspection in September 2025 did not document this issue.
Related violations
General question
What is the daily routine like for the children, and how do you balance structured activities with free play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the daily schedule helps families see how the program supports children's development and manages transitions throughout the day.
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding daily updates or any changes in the classroom environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication practices help parents feel connected and informed about their child's experiences while in the care of the facility.
General question
What training or background requirements do you have for your staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about staff qualifications and training provides insight into how the center prepares its team to support and supervise children effectively.
General question
How does the center handle emergency preparedness drills with the children to ensure they feel comfortable and know what to do?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Discussing how emergency procedures are practiced helps parents understand the center's approach to maintaining a prepared and calm environment for all children.