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Ashley Childress Family Day Care Home

5711 Hawkgrove Pl, Lithia, FL 33547

License:
F13HI0859
Type:
Family Day Care Home
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 8, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
10
License expiration:
June 23, 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.

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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 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 12, 2026

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for Ashley Childress Family Day Care Home from January 26, 2024 through June 12, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on June 12, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of July 12, 2026.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 3 local median in 33547

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.88
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.37

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall zone for [the swing set]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, K
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed there was not a fall zone under the swing set. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was still not a fall zone under the swing set.
Correction status
Due by July 12, 2026
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
Official code
14-16
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall zone for [the swing set]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, K
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed there was not a fall zone under the swing set. The director was given until February 7, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. The licensing specialist provided extra time to bring this standard back into compliance so that the provider could purchase the material for the fall zone. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook 7.6, K Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements K. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a ground cover or other protective surface under the equipment that provides resilience and is maintained to reduce the ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 7, 2026
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
Official code
14-16
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
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Operator had documentation of the last ?re drill being conducted/documented on 05/6/2025. *****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, the licensing specialist observed that the last fire drill was not conducted for the following months June 2025, July 2025, August 2025, September 2025, October 2025, and November 2025. For the month of December 2025 the provider was closed. The owner brought this standard into compliance by completing a fire drill with the licensing specialist. During the inspection, L ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
Official code
27-01
View official report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Inspector notes
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the Operator's substitute has not been added to the program's roster. 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 member is no longer residing in the home."
Correction status
Due by April 3, 2025
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
Official code
06-10
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)
Report comments
During the time of the inspection, the smoke detector was tested and was operational. The fire extinguisher certification is valid until 1/2025. During the time of the inspection, the Operator had an operational corded phone. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the FDCH Handbook "B. The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate."
Correction status
Due by April 3, 2025
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
Official code
19-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The home does not have documentation for all child care personnel on the required annual refresher education of the homes exposure plan. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Inspector notes
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 personnel files were missing documentation of the annual refresher on the home's exposure plan. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the FDCH Handbook " There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care providers shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by April 3, 2025
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
28-11
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [diaper cream and sunscreen.], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24, A and L (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
Inspector notes
During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 tubes of Desitin, 1 tube of Breadeaux's diaper cream, and 1 sunscreen stick did not have written authorization from the custodial parent/guardian. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator removing the creams and sunscreen. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the FDCH Handbook "Use of diaper creams and insect repellant may only be utilized with written permission from parents/guardians. Manufacturer instructions should be followed."
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Medication
Official code
29-01

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

Can you walk me through the process you use to keep your employee and substitute roster updated in the state system?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection noted an instance where a substitute was not correctly added to the required roster. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center manages staffing documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your current procedure for ensuring that written authorization is on file before applying any topical products like diaper cream or sunscreen?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2025 identified that some products were present without the necessary parent authorization. This question helps clarify how the center tracks and maintains these permissions for the children in their care.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you tell me about the steps you are taking to ensure the play area meets all current surface safety standards?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that playground surface requirements have been a repeated topic in recent reports. Asking about the current status of these improvements helps parents understand how the provider maintains their outdoor equipment.
Context
A correction for this item is currently due by 7/12/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you track and document your monthly emergency drills to ensure they stay on schedule?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2026 inspection noted that some monthly fire drills were not conducted as required. This question helps parents understand the center's current system for managing and documenting emergency preparedness drills.
Context
The provider completed a drill with the inspector at the time of the report to address this.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you handle the annual training and exposure plan updates for your staff members?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from 2025 indicated that documentation for annual refresher training on the home's exposure plan was missing for some personnel. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff remain up-to-date on health and safety protocols.
Related violations