Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.33
- Local median
- 0.6
Palm River Early Child Development Family Child Care Home
1815 Cadillac Cir, Tampa, FL 33619
- License:
- L13HI0133
- Type:
- Large Family Child Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
- Capacity:
- 12
- License expiration:
- August 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
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 inspectionJuly 22, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 18, 2024
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for Palm River Early Child Development Family Child Care Home from August 18, 2023 through July 22, 2025.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 22, 2025 and involved hazardous access.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33619
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.31
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.
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) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed ant/roach spray, Lysol spray, toilet bowl cleaner and other cleaning supplies being stored in an unlocked cabinet and closet located in the bathroom that the children use. Licensing Specialist observed Provider put a lock on the cabinet to prevent access to hazardous materials and cleaning supplies. 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, plas ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Toxic, Hazardous Materials and Harmful Items
- Official code
- 11-01
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 describe your current process for storing cleaning supplies and other household chemicals to ensure they remain inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 noted that cleaning supplies were found in an unlocked area accessible to children. This question helps parents understand the current storage practices and safety measures in place.
- Context
- The provider corrected this issue immediately during the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you conduct daily safety checks of the facility to ensure that all areas remain secure for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Daily routines help ensure that environments stay organized and secure throughout the day. Asking about these checks provides insight into how the provider maintains a consistent focus on child safety.
General question
What is your approach to staff training regarding the handling and storage of materials that could be harmful to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how staff are trained on safety protocols helps parents feel confident in the team's awareness of potential risks. This is a key part of maintaining a secure and professional care environment.
General question
Can you walk me through your daily schedule and how you manage supervision during transitions between activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Knowing how the day is structured helps parents understand how the provider maintains consistent supervision. Consistent routines are important for both child development and overall facility safety.
General question
How do you communicate with families if there are any changes to your safety or operational procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for a strong partnership between families and childcare providers. Learning about the provider's notification process helps parents stay informed about how the center operates.