Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.2
- Local median
- 0.29
Esther Marino Family Day Care Home
10901 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
- License:
- F13HI0056
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- November 30, 2026
Typical cost: $867 - $1,062 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$867 - $1,062/mo
Median daily rate: $40.00 - $49.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Hillsborough County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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 inspectionNovember 5, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 5, 2025
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for Esther Marino Family Day Care Home from May 8, 2023 through November 5, 2025.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 24, 2025 and involved pool barrier, with a due date of November 3, 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
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33612
Compared to 28 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.54
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
Higher concern: Pool barrier
- Report finding
- In the absence of a fence or barrier, the swimming pool alarm was found to be inoperable. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the Inspection the swimming pool alarm was found to be inoperable. According to the DCF Handbook Section 7.7, A 7.7 Swimming Pools A. All in-ground swimming pools and above-ground swimming pools more than one-foot deep shall have either a fence or barrier on all four sides, at a minimum of four feet in height, separating the home from the swimming pool, or a pool alarm that is operable at all times when children are in care. The fence or barrier shall not have any gaps or openings that would allow a young child to crawl under, squeeze through, or climb up the barrier.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Swimming Pools
- Official code
- 15-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 explain your current process for ensuring the swimming pool alarm is always in working order?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection noted that the pool alarm was found to be inoperable. Asking about the current maintenance routine helps parents understand how the facility ensures this safety equipment remains functional.
- Context
- A later inspection on November 5, 2025, did not identify any issues.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for supervising children when they are playing near the outdoor areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how supervision is managed during outdoor play helps parents feel confident about the active monitoring of children in all areas of the home.
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding updates to safety protocols or equipment maintenance?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication channels ensure that families stay informed about the environment and any changes to the care setting.
General question
What training or certifications do staff members receive regarding emergency preparedness and safety oversight?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the qualifications and training of the caregivers provides insight into the level of professional oversight maintained at the facility.
General question
How often do you conduct internal reviews of your safety equipment to ensure everything is functioning as expected?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular internal checks are a key part of maintaining a consistent and secure environment for all children in care.