Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.14
- Local median
- 0.2
Raelyn Whitehead Family Day Care Home
1001 Malletwood Dr, Brandon, FL 33510
- License:
- F13HI0236
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- August 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
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 inspectionJuly 29, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 29, 2025
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for Raelyn Whitehead Family Day Care Home from January 24, 2023 through July 29, 2025.
Three inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 17, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of March 17, 2025.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from May 8, 2025 through July 29, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 3 local median in 33510
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 20%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.08
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 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 3, 2023August 13, 2024February 17, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The written record of fire drills was missing the following: [ date & time of the drill]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, D Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the routine inspection the licensing specialist observed that the provider was missing dates and times of the fire drill. According to the DCF FDCH/LFCCH Handbook Section 7.21 D A current attendance record and parent/guardian contact information must accompany childcare personnel out of the home during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and childcare personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the da ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The enrollment form used by the operator was incomplete and/or did not include all required information as required on CF-FSP Form 5219. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, A, C and F Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the renewal inspection the licensing specialist observed that there was an incomplete enrollment form. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A health and safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A
- Inspector notes
- During the renewal inspection the licensing specialist observed that the outdoor AC Unit was accessible to the children in care. Also, there was a small hole that needs to be fixed. According to the DCF CCF Handbook Section 7.6 A A. Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by September 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, A (Section 13.2, number 1) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the renewal inspection the licensing specialist observed that the owner did not conduct monthly fire drills for several months. According to the DCF FDCH/LFCCH Handbook Section 7.21 A. A. During the homes licensure year, fire drills utilizing the smoke detector(s) must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by September 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The operator did not have documentation of current vaccination records for the pet observed.Vaccinations are available for this type of animal. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 9, number 10) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the provider advised that there are 12 dogs on the premises. Of which, 8 had vaccinations that expired and 4 did not have any vaccinations. According to the DCF Family Home Daycare 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, venomous, or pose a potential threat of harm to children in care are prohibited. Custodial parents or legal guardian must be informed in writing of all animals on the premises of the home. Such information may be provided by way of a parent flyer, a notification ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Animal Vaccinations
- Official code
- 09-01
Higher concern: Pool barrier
- Report finding
- The swimming pool fence or barrier was unlocked or had gaps or openings that could pose a threat to the health, safety or well- being of a child. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7, A (Section 9.9, number 1b.) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- CCRC observed that the pool barrier had small gaps that would allow a young child to climb up the barrier. According to the DCF Family Daycare Home Handbook: 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 . T he 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 August 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Swimming Pools
- Official code
- 15-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings available to the children in care were not age appropriate in that [The operator did not have any toys, equipment and furnishings suitable to each childs age and development. ]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10, B (Section 10.1, number 1 and Section 10.2, number 1) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Provider did not have any toys available that was age appropriate for children in care. According to the DCF Family Home Daycare Handbook: 7.10 Toys, Furnishings, Equipment and Plumbing B. The operator shall make available toys, equipment and furnishings suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity suitable for each child to be involved in activities.
- Correction status
- Due by September 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Toys, Furnishings, Equipment and Plumbing
- Official code
- 18-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B (Section 13.1, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Provider did not have a fire extinguisher with a current certificate. According to the DCF Family Daycare Home Handbook: 7.11 Fire Safety A. It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure all areas of the home are free from fire hazards such as lint and dust build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. B. The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate.
- Correction status
- Due by August 14, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 19-03
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 current process for ensuring all pets on the premises are up to date on their vaccinations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection identified a need for documentation regarding pet vaccination records. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the home manages animal health and safety requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure the pool area remains secure and that barriers are always in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted concerns regarding the security of the pool barrier. This question allows parents to learn about the current maintenance and safety protocols for the pool area.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and document fire drills to ensure they are conducted regularly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that fire drill documentation and frequency have been identified as areas for improvement in multiple reports. This helps parents understand the current system for maintaining emergency readiness.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on 2025-07-29.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining outdoor play areas to ensure they are free of hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate a past finding regarding the maintenance of outdoor equipment. This question helps parents understand the current routine for inspecting the play area for potential hazards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that enrollment forms are kept complete and up to date for all children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report noted an instance where enrollment information was incomplete. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the provider ensures all required child records are maintained accurately.
Related violations