Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 1
HCPS Temple Terrace Elementary HOST
124 Flotto Ave, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
- License:
- E13HI0186
- 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
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 3, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for HCPS Temple Terrace Elementary HOST from March 21, 2024 through March 3, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 22, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of February 23, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33617
Compared to 27 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 29%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- 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.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 17, 2025January 22, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed an abundant amount of cobwebs under the awning of the basketball court which is used by the children for outdoor play. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards."
- Correction status
- Due by February 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed an abundant amount of cobwebs under the awning of the basketball court which is used by the children for outdoor play. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards."
- Correction status
- Due by January 17, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 screening clearance from DCF was either incomplete or missing for the operator, program personnel, volunteers or substitutes. (Section 19.5, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- I. An individual may be hired under one of these circumstances: 1. If all components are complete with an eligible screening and documented in the employees file. (one staff member) The staff member was removed during the inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents (Form OEL-SR-6204, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Pages 44-45)
- Official code
- 38-02
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 explain the current process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screening documentation completed and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2024 show that documentation for staff screening was missing at that time, and the staff member was removed during the visit.
- Context
- The issue was addressed and corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are now in place to ensure the outdoor play areas remain clean and free of hazards on a daily basis?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from late 2025 and early 2026 show that the cleanliness of the outdoor play area was noted as a concern during two separate visits.
- Context
- A later inspection on March 3, 2026, showed no findings in this area.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle routine maintenance and safety checks for the outdoor equipment and play spaces?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the facility's approach to ongoing maintenance helps families feel confident about the daily environment where children spend their time.
General question
What is your process for communicating with parents if there are any changes to daily routines or facility policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication practices ensure that families stay informed about the care their children receive and any updates to center operations.
General question
Could you describe how you supervise children during outdoor play to ensure they are always in a safe and monitored environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about supervision strategies provides insight into how staff manage group activities and maintain active oversight of the children.