Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.25
- Local median
- 0
Cecilia Valdes Family Day Care Home
6417 N Thatcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
- License:
- F13HI0362
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- January 31, 2027
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 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Cecilia Valdes Family Day Care Home from January 16, 2024 through June 23, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 19, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
Background screening 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
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 3
4 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33614
Compared to 55 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.35
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 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 3, 2025June 19, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 5, 2026June 19, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 3, 2025January 5, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- During the inspection, the Operator had documentation of the last fire drill being conducted/documented on 1-23-26, with 1 adult and 6 children present. *****Reminder to the provider to complete and document one lockdown drill and one inclement weather drill prior to the expiration of their current licensing year. ******** ***During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There was 1 adult and 6 children present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 3 children had expired immunization records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the FDCH Handbook:A. The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C, DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, E and Q
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed employment history verification was not documented and on file for the Substitute. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the FDCH Handbook: E. The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks for substitutes, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/op ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for substitutes, employees or household members in the Clearinghouse. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed an old Substitute was not removed from the Clearinghouse roster and the new Substitute has not been added. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the FDCH Handbook: L. The employer/owner/operator must add substitutes, employees and household members to their Employee/Contractor Roster within ten days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date within ten days of termination for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse when employment terminates, or a household m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-10
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Toxic Substances and/or Hazardous materials including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous items were accessible to children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed chemicals such as termite and ant poison, and car detail cleaner stored on the floor of an unlocked closet in the daycare room, assessable to the children in care. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator moving the chemicals to a locked cabinet outside of the daycare room. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the FDCH Handbook: A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children shall be free from toxic substances and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. Th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous
- Official code
- 10-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.18, B
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed napping blankets stored on the shelf under the diaper changing table, napping sheets, a TV remote, and a boppy were observed on top of the diaper changing pad. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator removing the unrelated items from the diaper changing area. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the FDCH Handbook: B. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Diapering Area Clean and Sanitized
- Official code
- 23-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 children's files that had expired immunization records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the FDCH Handbook: A. The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C, DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-02
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection, the smoke detector was tested and was operational. The fire extinguisher certification is valid until 12/2025. During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised that the corded phone is broken, therefore non-operational. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the FDCH Handbook: "A. The home shall have at least one operable corded telephone."
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 19-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.18, B
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be blankets for nap time being stored on the shelf connected under the diaper Changing table leaving them accessible to cross-contamination. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator removing the blankets and placing them in a closet. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the FDCH Handbook "B. Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table."
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Diapering Area Clean and Sanitized
- Official code
- 23-04
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [Desitin and Boudreaux's Butt Paste], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24, A and L
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be two diaper creams (Desitin and Boudreaux's Butt Paste) that had been administered without written consent from the custodial parent or guardian. During the time of the inspection this was resolved by the Operator removing the diaper creams from the daycare room to send home. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the FDCH Handbook "A. The operator must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to dispense prescription and non-prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial p ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Medication
- Official code
- 29-01
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 walk me through the current process for ensuring all staff and substitutes are properly registered and cleared in the background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2026 noted a need for updates to the employee roster in the background screening clearinghouse.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain and verify employment history documentation for new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2026 identified a gap in the documented employment history verification for a substitute.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for storing cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials to ensure they remain inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2026 noted an instance where cleaning products were found in an area accessible to children.
- Context
- The provider moved the items to a locked cabinet at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What system do you have in place to track and update children's immunization records before they expire?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections in 2026 show that some children's immunization forms were found to be expired.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that emergency preparedness drills, such as fire drills, are conducted and documented on a regular monthly basis?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports from 2025 and 2026 indicate past findings regarding the completion of required emergency drills and equipment availability.
- Context
- A fire drill was conducted successfully during the most recent inspection.
Related violations