Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.25
- Local median
- 0.4
Carolyn Collins Family Day Care Home
8422 N River Dune St, Tampa, FL 33617
- License:
- F13HI0308
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- July 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 inspectionJune 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 30, 2025
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for Carolyn Collins Family Day Care Home from July 11, 2023 through June 23, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 23, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of July 3, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33617
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.36
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.
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. (expired 5-31-26) 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. Family Day Care Home and Large Family Child Care Home Handbook | P a g e 37 B. The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate.
- Correction status
- Due by July 3, 2026
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
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 share how you manage the maintenance and certification schedule for your safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in June 2026 noted that the fire extinguisher did not have a current certificate. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the home ensures all safety equipment remains up to date.
- Context
- The inspection report indicated the fire extinguisher certification had expired, with a correction due date of July 3, 2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily communication with parents regarding their child's activities and any updates in the home?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication routines ensures parents stay informed about their child's daily experiences and any changes in the care environment.
General question
What is your approach to maintaining a consistent daily schedule for the children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- A predictable routine helps children feel secure and supports their development throughout the day.
General question
Could you describe the process for how you prepare and serve meals to ensure they meet the children's nutritional needs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding mealtime practices helps parents feel confident about the quality and consistency of the food provided during the day.
General question
How do you approach supervision and engagement with the children during different times of the day, including transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about supervision strategies provides insight into how the provider keeps children active and supported in a group setting.