Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.25
Amarilys Romero Large Family Child Care Home
6812 N Thatcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
- License:
- L13HI0030
- Type:
- Large Family Child Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 12
- License expiration:
- June 30, 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
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 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 10, 2025
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Amarilys Romero Large Family Child Care Home from March 12, 2024 through July 1, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 1, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of August 3, 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
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33614
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.26
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 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 12, 2024June 10, 2025May 19, 2026July 1, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Outdoor play areas were not in good repair. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed peeling paint on the exterior of the home on the outdoor play area. Peeling paint was observed on widow sills, where the home meets the concrete, and the drainpipe. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the FDCH Handbook:A. Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by August 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Outdoor Time, Fencing, and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 15-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Outdoor play areas were not in good repair. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed peeling paint on the exterior of the home on the outdoor play area. Peeling paint was observed on widow sills, where the home meets the concrete, and the drainpipe. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the FDCH Handbook:A. Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Outdoor Time, Fencing, and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 15-02
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 inspection, the smoke detector was tested and was operational. The fire extinguisher certification is valid until 4-2026. Annual fire inspection is dated 4-29-25. During the inspection, the Operator did not have an operational corded phone. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the LFCCH Handbook: A. The home shall have at least one operable corded telephone."
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 20-04
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 4 staff did not have documentation on the required annual refresher education of the homes 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 Pre ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 29-11
No recorded violations in this 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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the FSCS observed that the Employee/Contractor Clearinghouse Roster was not up to date, as it included former household members that had left the home over one year ago and did not include the new employee. During the inspection, the FSCS showed the Operator how to navigate the system and the aforementioned information was updated in the Clearinghouse Portal, therefore this is being marked as completed during the time of the inspection. During the inspection, the FSCS provided technical assistance: "The employer/owner/operator must add substitutes, employees and household members to their Employee/Contractor Roster within ten days of when th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- LICENSED FAMILY - 07 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 07-10
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operators emergency preparedness plan was incomplete in that it did not include: [ include procedures to be taken by the operator during a fire, lockdown and inclement weather]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.22, A (Section 13.3, number 1)
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection, the Operator did not have an emergency plan for "lockdown". During the time of the inspection, the Operator created a Lockdown plan, therefore this is being marked as completed during the time of the inspection. During the inspection, the FSCS provided technical assistance: "The operator shall develop a written emergency preparedness plan to include, at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the family day care home during a fire, evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, and inclement weather (tornadoes). The plan must describe how the home will notify and update parents/guardians. Daily attendance rosters must be used to account fo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 28-06
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 your process for keeping the employee roster updated in the state's background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where the employee roster was not fully current. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures all staff and household members are correctly documented in the state system.
- Context
- The issue was marked as completed during the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting the outdoor play area to ensure everything remains in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that outdoor play areas were not in good repair. This question allows the provider to explain their current maintenance schedule and how they monitor the play space for any needed fixes.
- Context
- Correction is due by 8/3/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required emergency equipment, such as a corded phone, is always available and functional?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that equipment and emergency readiness topics have been noted in multiple reports. This question helps parents understand the steps taken to ensure essential communication and safety tools are consistently ready for use.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure all staff members stay current on required health and safety training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate a past finding regarding documentation for annual refresher education on exposure plans. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains staff training records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle communication with families regarding your emergency preparedness plans?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report previously noted that the emergency plan needed updates. This question provides an opportunity to learn how the center keeps these plans comprehensive and how they share relevant information with families.
- Context
- The issue was marked as completed during the time of the inspection.
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