La Petite Academy Bloomingdale
BRANDON, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address808 W Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon FL, 33511
CountyHILLSBOROUGH
Phone8136854332
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:30PM
Capacity153
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High8
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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808 W Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon FL, 33511, BRANDON, FL 33511
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/12/2026
- High1
- Medium-High8
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 041/12/2026
04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-20)
A child was released to an individual known by the child and/or the childs custodial parent/legal guardian in a manner not authorized in writing by the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s). CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, E General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the provider stated that she did send the child with the dads mom and she was not on the pick-up list. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by having all the parents update the emergency contacts. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 2.4.1, E General Supervision Requirements E. E. A program is responsible for the supervision of a child until an authorized individual retrieves the child from the program. A child shall not be released to any person other than the person(s) authorized or in the manner authorized in writing by the custodial parent or legal guardians. All individuals authorized to pick up a child must be identified in writing prior to release by the custodial parent or legal guardian to the program, and the program must verify the individual picking up the child is authorized by using a picture form of identification. Each child transported must be dropped at the designated location as agreed upon by the provider and the custodial parent/legal guardian and released to an authorized individual. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Not Monitored 09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Not Monitored 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-12. View official inspection document (report 9f93e233-02ba-4ab9-8a20-b8f243551bd1)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 431/12/2026
43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (43-09)
The name, address and phone number of persons authorized to retrieve the child was not included in the enrollment information. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the provider stated that there was only the first name of the pick up and not the last name. There was no address or phone number for the pick up. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by having all the parents update the emergency contacts. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, B Enrollment Information B. The enrollment information shall include, in writing, permission for the facility to release the child to any person(s) authorized or in the manner authorized by the custodial parent or legal guardians. The name, address, and phone number of authorized persons must be in the enrollment information. 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-12. View official inspection document (report 9f93e233-02ba-4ab9-8a20-b8f243551bd1)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 2311/12/2025
23. (23-05)
The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 10/30/2025. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 5/27/2025. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 3/2026. 23-5: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fire extinguisher in the 2009 Chevy Collins (130328) was not tagged annually in that it was last tagged on 12/2023. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 12/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-12. View official inspection document (report 78973a03-81b7-489b-88cd-f025f27fe496)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 2411/12/2025
24. (24-11)
Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Operator advised that the facility provides meals and snacks to the children that are in care. ***The provider is a food program participant. **** 24-11: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the food waste garbage in the kitchen did not have a lid. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8 Leak-proof, non- absorbent containers covered with a tight-fitting lid for all food waste stored inside the facility. The container must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized or disinfected daily Due: 12/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-12. View official inspection document (report 78973a03-81b7-489b-88cd-f025f27fe496)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 3311/12/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-01)
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 19 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 19 of the 19 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. 33-01: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete the 40 hours of introductory training within 12 months from the class start date, exceeding 15 months for their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a Department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a Department-approved training course, beginning a Department-approved online child care training course, or by receiving results from a Department-approved competency examination. The child care program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from child care personnel. Due: 12/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-12. View official inspection document (report 78973a03-81b7-489b-88cd-f025f27fe496)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 3311/12/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-09)
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR] Comments: 33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel did not complete the safe sleep training within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Safety and Nutrition course, Safe Sleep course, or the Early Learning Floridas Safe Sleep Practices. Documentation of training must be maintained on the Department's training transcript in the child care personnel record. Due: 12/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-12. View official inspection document (report 78973a03-81b7-489b-88cd-f025f27fe496)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4011/12/2025
40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (40-17)
Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: 40-17-During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were two medications (Mupirocin and Nystatin) that were prescribed by the doctor, however the medications were not given back to the parents or discarded per the doctors scripts instructions. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 86 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 45 of the 86 childrens records (Letters A-M and newly enrolled childrens files since the last inspection). 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 19 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 19 of the 19 employee records. Due: 12/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-12. View official inspection document (report 78973a03-81b7-489b-88cd-f025f27fe496)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 398/27/2025
39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-01)
Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, the Director informed the Licensing Specialist that she did not immediately notify the child's parent at the time of the incident. The Director did stated that she did speak with the parent upon child being picked- up later that day. CCF Handbook Section, 6.4, B & C Accident/Incident Notification B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program childcare personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program childcare personnel signatures may include the director/child Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 56 care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored Compliance Comments During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist reviewed children enrollment forms. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-27. View official inspection document (report 9dd294b5-4844-4195-b3d3-ed89c92daaf6)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 177/9/2025
17. (17-07)
The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that underneath the slide on the VPK playground, that the base of the fence was not level with the ground which could allow access in/out by the children or animals. CCF Handbook Section 3.5, F. Outdoor Play Area The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided. Due: 8/9/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-09. View official inspection document (report 3b9adb18-8431-4651-8c59-136475513ba6)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 327/9/2025
32. (32-07)
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides on the VPK playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the fall zones underneath the slides on the VPK playground. CCF Handbook Section 3.12, D Outdoor Equipment D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. TRAINING Due: 8/9/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-09. View official inspection document (report 3b9adb18-8431-4651-8c59-136475513ba6)
Not corrected
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$869/month
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About this daycare
- Location: BRANDON, HILLSBOROUGH County
- Capacity: 153
- Type: Child Care Facility
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