Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 1
HCPS Lewis Elementary HOST
6700 Whiteway Dr, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
- License:
- E13HI0139
- 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.
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Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionDecember 3, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 3, 2025
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for HCPS Lewis Elementary HOST from March 8, 2024 through December 3, 2025.
Two inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 12, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 14, 2025.
Two later inspections on December 3, 2025 showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 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
- 20%
- Local median
- 29%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to 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 an open door in the middle of the cafeteria area was open leaving chemicals accessible to the children in care. (Neutra-cide and all-purpose cleaner) During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator closing the door. 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 dang ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
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, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 10/03/2023. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 1-7-25. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 12-2024. 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 April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (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 employment history verification was not documented and on file. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: D. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator mus ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The program facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Last approved fire inspection date: (not provided for inspection) (non compliance) 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 April 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 31-33)
- Official code
- 22-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the programs contract year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [last documented fire drill 11-16-23]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Last fire drill documented/conducted: (noncompliance) last documented date 11-16-23. Fire drill conducted during this inspection (observed by licensing specialist 3-8-24 330pm) (4 adults and 24 children 48 seconds to clear) 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 31-33)
- Official code
- 22-05
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
What is your current process for ensuring that all staff background screening documentation is complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2025 inspection indicate that some personnel files were missing required employment history verification documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor storage areas to ensure that cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items remain inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2025 noted an instance where cleaning supplies were accessible to children due to an open door, which was corrected immediately at the time of the visit.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your schedule for maintaining and inspecting fire safety equipment like extinguishers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2025 show a finding regarding the documentation of timely fire extinguisher maintenance and certification.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that fire drills are conducted regularly and documented according to state requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2024 noted that monthly fire drills were not being documented as required during that contract year.
- Context
- A later inspection conducted in December 2025 did not result in any findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of your annual fire safety inspections to ensure all documentation is current and available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from 2024 indicated that documented proof of an annual fire inspection was not available on-site at that time.
- Context
- A later inspection conducted in December 2025 did not result in any findings.
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