Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.4
- Local median
- 0
First Steps Daycare LLC
9522 W Flora St, Tampa, FL 33615
- License:
- L13HI0136
- Type:
- Large Family Child Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- 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:
- September 30, 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
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 inspectionSeptember 24, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 24, 2025
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for First Steps Daycare LLC from September 13, 2023 through September 24, 2025.
Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 2, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of September 12, 2025.
Attendance accountability 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
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33615
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.04
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.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.12, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the smoke detector was tested and operational. The Provider had an operational phone. Licensing Specialist observed that the fire extinguisher certification had expired 08/2025. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, section 7.11 Fire Safety B. The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate.
- Correction status
- Due by September 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 20-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The enrollment form used by the operator was incomplete and/or did not include all required information as required on CF-FSP Form 5219. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, A, C and F (Section 18.2, numbers 6 and 7) Children's Records [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection Child Care Licensing reviewed 2 children's files that did not have complete enrollment information. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by October 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Enrollment Information/ Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 34-02
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
How do you manage and verify that all required enrollment paperwork is complete for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 indicated that some enrollment files were missing required information. This question helps families understand the current administrative practices for maintaining accurate records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your process for ensuring that safety equipment, like fire extinguishers, remains up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in September 2025 noted that a fire extinguisher certification had expired. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the facility tracks maintenance and safety requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on September 24, 2025.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for ensuring children are supervised during transitions or outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how staff monitor children during active times of the day helps parents feel confident about the level of supervision provided in a group setting.
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding their child's daily activities and any updates to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication channels are essential for building a strong partnership between families and the childcare provider.
General question
What training or qualifications do your staff members receive regarding emergency preparedness and child development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the team's background and training helps parents understand the expertise and preparation of the individuals caring for their children.