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Destiny Little Start FCCH

1206 Blisswood Dr, Brandon, FL 33511

License:
L13HI0143
Type:
Large Family Child 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, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
Hours:
Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
Capacity:
12
License expiration:
October 9, 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 inspectionNovember 5, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 5, 2025

Summary

This summary covers four available inspections for Destiny Little Start FCCH from August 11, 2023 through November 5, 2025.

One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 28, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of September 29, 2025.

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

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
1

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

4 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33511

Compared to 54 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.25
Local median
0.29

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.44

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operator, employee, substitute, and/or volunteer did not have a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.3, H
Inspector notes
During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the substitute did not have a current Child Abuse & Neglect form on file. CCF Handbook Section 4.3, H Background Screening Documents H. The operator, substitute, employee and/or volunteer must complete a CF-FSP 5337, Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements, incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., signed prior to initial licensure and annually thereafter.
Correction status
Due by September 29, 2025
More details
Report section
LICENSED FAMILY - 07 - Background Screening Requirements
Official code
07-09

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 explain your process for ensuring that all staff and substitutes have their required annual documentation and background forms up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an August 2025 inspection show that a required annual form regarding child abuse and neglect reporting was missing for a substitute. This question helps clarify how the center tracks these requirements for everyone working with children.
Context
A later inspection on November 5, 2025, was completed with no findings.
Related violations
General question

How do you handle staff training and orientation to ensure everyone understands the daily routines and supervision expectations?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how staff are prepared for their roles helps families feel confident that caregivers are well-informed and consistent in their approach to child supervision.
General question

What is your typical process for communicating with parents about their child's daily activities and any changes in the classroom?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Open communication is essential for maintaining a strong partnership between families and the center, ensuring parents stay informed about their child's experience.
General question

Can you describe how you manage the daily schedule to balance structured learning time with free play and rest periods?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Learning about the daily routine helps parents understand how the program supports a child's development and whether the environment fits their child's needs.
General question

What steps do you take to maintain a clean and organized environment for the children throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Maintaining a clean space is a key part of providing a healthy and comfortable setting for children, and this helps parents understand the center's commitment to facility upkeep.