Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.75
- Local median
- 0.33
Five Star Kids at Letty's Home Daycare
8517 Queen Brooks Ct, Temple Terrace, FL 33637
- License:
- F13HI0576
- 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: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- March 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 inspectionMarch 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for Five Star Kids at Letty's Home Daycare from March 8, 2024 through March 2, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 19, 2026 and involved medication.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
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
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33637
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.56
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Medication
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 6, 2025February 19, 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
- A health and safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a large plant located in the outdoor play area which had sharp, prickly thorns. Children could prick/harm their hands and fingers if touched.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, section 7.6 Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area RequirementsA. Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-04
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8, A, B and D
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a four-month-old infant sleeping in a playpen. Inside of the playpen with the sleeping infant were blankets, toys, diapers, wipes, and a string attached to a pacifier. Infant was also wearing a bib. Licensing Specialist observed Provider remove all of the items out of the playpen.This standard was brought back into compliance during the time of inspection.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, section 7.8 Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary BeddingD. Children must not be placed in the cribs, playpens, play yards or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding
- Official code
- 16-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8, F
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several torn/ripped mats.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, section 7.8 Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary BeddingA. A home must include a designated area where each child can sit quietly or lie down to rest or nap. Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Linens must be washed at least once a week and more often if soiled or dirty. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week and before use by another child.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding
- Official code
- 16-06
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [pain & fever medicine and hydrocortisone cream], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24, A and L
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed liquid acetaminophen and baby tiny cold tablets being stored in the refrigerator. Licensing Specialist did not observe written authorization to dispense medication. Provider advised Licensing Specialist that the medication has been in there for a long time and the child does not use it anymore. The Provider stated that she will return medication to parent at pick up. Licensing Specialist also observed prescription hydrocortisone cream stored in a childs bag in a bin. Provider advised Licensing Specialist that she did not know that parent had put the hydrocortisone cream into the childs bag. Licensing Specialist obse ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Medication
- Official code
- 29-01
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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 children with expired immunization records.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, section 8.1 Health/Immunization Records 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 be obtained from the local health department. The parent/guar ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-02
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed glass cleaner, air freshener, body sprays and lotions on a shelf located in the bathroom that the children use which was accessible to them. Provider removed the shelf along with the toxic substances out of bathroom and put it in an area that was no longer accessible to the children in care. This standard was brought back into compliance during the time of inspection. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, section 7.2 Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Poisonous Items A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children shall be free from toxic substances and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags ... [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
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Additional documentation describing the symptoms that would require the prescription and/or non-prescription medication used on an as needed basis to be administered was not on file.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24, A and 2.4.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed diaper creme without parent authorization, Provider advised that she is not using the diaper cream at this time and discarded it. Provider advised that when she needs to dispense diaper cream, she will get parent authorization and keep it on file. This standard was brought back into compliance during the time of inspection. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, section 7.24 Medication The family day care home or large family child care home is not required to give medication; however, if they choose to do so, the following shall apply: A. The operator must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to dis ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Medication
- Official code
- 29-13
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 your current process for managing and documenting medication for children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections show instances where medication was stored or administered without the required written parental authorization. This question helps clarify how the center ensures all necessary paperwork is current and correctly followed for every child.
- Context
- The provider corrected these issues at the time of the inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that sleeping areas for infants remain clear of any items that could pose a risk?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted an instance where items were found in an infant's playpen. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the provider maintains a safe sleep environment for all children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the play areas to ensure they remain free of hazardous materials or objects?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show a past finding where cleaning supplies were accessible to children in a play area. This question provides insight into the daily safety checks performed to keep hazardous items secured.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping track of immunization records to ensure they stay up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate a previous instance where some immunization records were expired. This question helps parents understand how the center manages health documentation and communicates with families about upcoming renewals.
- Context
- A correction was due by March 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the condition of your nap mats and other equipment used by the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report noted a concern regarding the condition of floor mats during a past visit. Asking about maintenance routines helps parents understand how the provider ensures equipment remains clean and in good repair.
- Context
- A correction was due by March 2026.
Related violations