Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.25
- Local median
- 0.56
HCPS Northwest Elementary HOST
16438 Hutchison Rd, Tampa, FL 33625
- License:
- E13HI0235
- 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.
Not this provider’s price.
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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 inspectionOctober 6, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 6, 2025
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for HCPS Northwest Elementary HOST from March 19, 2024 through October 6, 2025.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 19, 2024 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 2, 2024.
Three later inspections, from March 26, 2024 through October 6, 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
- 1
- 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 4 local median in 33625
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.29
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
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]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed an employee file that Level 2 screening clearance was missing, upon checking the clearing result on the clearing house the result was showing that (A New Screening Is Required). The employee was not alone with children, staff responsible sent the employee home. Technical Assistance was provided: A new screening was submitted for the employee, employee can not be around children until the result is back and cleared. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 2, 2024
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 describe your current process for ensuring all staff background screening documentation is complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2024 inspection report show that documentation for staff background screening was missing or incomplete at that time. Asking about current procedures helps clarify how the center maintains these records for all personnel.
- Context
- A later inspection in October 2025 showed no findings.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle staff training and onboarding to ensure everyone understands the daily safety routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the onboarding process provides insight into how the center prepares staff to maintain a consistent and secure environment for children.
General question
What is your typical staff-to-child ratio during the after-school program hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the supervision levels helps parents gauge the amount of individual attention children receive during their time at the facility.
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily activities or any changes in center operations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication practices are essential for building a strong partnership between the center and families throughout the school year.
General question
What steps do you take to ensure the facility remains secure and monitored throughout the afternoon?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Inquiring about site security helps parents understand the measures in place to keep the environment protected while children are in care.