Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.5
- Local median
- 1.55
HCPS Crestwood Elementary HOST
7824 N Manhattan Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
- License:
- E13HI0092
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Exempt
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 1:00PM 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.
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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 inspectionDecember 3, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 3, 2025
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for HCPS Crestwood Elementary HOST from April 18, 2024 through December 3, 2025.
Two inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 21, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of November 21, 2025.
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
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 6 local median in 33614
Compared to 30 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 2.07
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 11, 2025October 21, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a mop bucket filled with a cleaning solution was left out and accessible to children in the cafeteria. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator removing the mop bucket from the cafeteria. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 9- 12-25. The last approved fire inspection for this program was dated 12-12-24. During the time of the inspection the Licensing specialist observed the fire extinguisher certifications expired 5-2024 and 7-2025. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times."
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parent or teacher/operator signgnature and date]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 4 incident reports were not complete in that they were missing the parent and operator's signatures and dates of notification. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 38 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 38-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 5 personnel did not have an updated Attestation of Good Moral Character in their file. All forms in these files are currently the 2019 version. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook:B. CF Form 1649A, Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare."
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel was not added to the Program's Clearinghouse roster. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination."
- Correction status
- Due by November 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-09
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two fire extinguishers in the cafeteria area. One with an expiration of 6 -2025 and a second with an expiration of 5-2024. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the SR Handbook: B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times."
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
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
Can you explain the current process for ensuring all staff members are correctly registered and documented in the state's background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection indicate that a staff member was missing from the required personnel roster. This question helps clarify how the center now tracks and verifies that all personnel records are current and compliant with state requirements.
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Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all required personnel forms, such as attestations of good moral character, are updated and kept on file for every employee?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that several personnel files lacked updated versions of required character attestation forms. Asking about this process helps families understand how the center maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation for its staff.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the storage of cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials to ensure they remain inaccessible to children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2025 show a finding where cleaning supplies were left in an area accessible to children. This question allows the director to explain the current safety protocols in place to prevent similar occurrences.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current schedule for checking and maintaining fire safety equipment like extinguishers to ensure they remain in good working order?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from inspections in April and October 2025 show repeated findings regarding the maintenance and certification of fire extinguishers. This question helps parents understand how the center now manages its emergency equipment to ensure everything is properly serviced.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the center's process for documenting and notifying parents when an accident or incident occurs involving a child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from October 2025 noted that some incident reports were missing required signatures from parents and staff. Asking about this helps families understand how the center ensures that all communications regarding child incidents are complete and properly documented.
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