Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.83
- Local median
- 1.18
Vilma Silva Family Day Care Home
2505 W Carmen St, Tampa, FL 33609
- License:
- F13HI0136
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- December 31, 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 inspectionJune 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 3, 2026
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Vilma Silva Family Day Care Home from December 4, 2023 through June 3, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 2, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of June 16, 2026.
Hazardous access 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
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 4.5 local median in 33609
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 18%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.33
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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one present childs file only contained expired physical check form. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided Technical Assistance per FDCH Handbook: 8.2 Student Health Records A. The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed DH 3040, Student Health Examination form, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, or a signed statement by an authorized professional that indicates the results of the components of the form are included in the health examination from the custodial p ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Health Records
- Official code
- 32-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The operator did not have documentation that custodial parents or guardian are given written notification of animals on the premises. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Operator advised that there is one bird and four chickens on the premises, all of animals kept in cages in the backyard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that no written notification was posted for custodial parents or guardians. The Operator advised that she had only verbally informed the custodial parents or guardians. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided Technical Assistance per FDCH Handbook: "7.1 Animal Vaccinations Animals, pets or fowl must be properly vaccinated, if vaccinations are available for the type of animal, pet or fowl; and be free from disease. Animals that are poisonous, aggressive, veno ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Animal Vaccinations
- Official code
- 09-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Indoor play areas in the home were not clean and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5, B
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed unknown black substances on the windowsill of the childrens restroom. The Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that she had cleaned earlier this morning and suggested those substances may be blown by the wind as the window was opened. Additionally, the Licensing Specialist observed accumulated dust on the window AC unit in the child care room. During the inspection, this has been resolved. The Operator wiped down the windowsill of the children's restroom and window AC unit in the child care room. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per FDCH Handbook: "7.5 Indoor Play Areas B. All areas of th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
- Official code
- 13-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Outdoor play areas were not in good repair. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed rusted nails on two kids powered cars and on one red three-wheel scooter located in the outdoor play area. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a broken blue toy car in the outdoor play area. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the handle of the screen door leading to the indoor area was broken and had been wrapped with tape. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per FDCH Handbook: "7.6 Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements A. Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards."
- Correction status
- Due by January 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home did not have an operable corded telephone available during hours of operation.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.12, A
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the smoke detector was tested and was operational. The ?re extinguisher certi?cation is valid until 10-2026. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the Operator had a corded phone on the premises but had not installed it. As a result, the Operator was unable to demonstrate that corded phone was functional. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided TA per FDCH Handbook: "7.12 Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation A. The home shall have at least one operable corded telephone."
- Correction status
- Due by January 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 19-04
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 describe the process for notifying families about animals kept on the premises?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from December 2025 noted that written notification regarding animals on the premises had not been provided to families.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and manage student health records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 identified a finding regarding an expired student health examination form.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for verifying that emergency communication equipment, such as a corded phone, is operational?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2025 indicate a finding where a corded phone was not available for use during operating hours.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often do you conduct safety checks on outdoor play equipment and areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in December 2025 noted findings regarding the maintenance of outdoor play equipment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your daily routine for ensuring indoor play areas are clean and well-maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 noted a finding regarding the cleanliness of indoor play areas, which was resolved at the time of the inspection.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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