Bay Hope Day School
LUTZ, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address17030 Lakeshore Rd, Lutz FL, 33558
CityLUTZ, FL 33558
CountyHILLSBOROUGH
Phone8139601694
Operating details
HoursMon 6:45AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:45AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:45AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:45AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:45AM to 6:00PM
Capacity285
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/1/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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17030 Lakeshore Rd, Lutz FL, 33558, LUTZ, FL 33558
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/1/2025
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 127/1/2025
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-18)
The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Comments: Licensing Specialist observed the outlet covers for 3 outlets in 3 rooms were missing. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the provider. Director covered all 3 outlets, thus returning this standard into compliance at the time of this inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I. All accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-01. View official inspection document (report 009dc708-7761-49b0-880e-0c9773ccf89a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 237/1/2025
23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-06)
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [the last drill was conducted on 04/30/2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Comments: Licensing Specialist observed the fire drill was not conducted for the months of May and June 2025. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the provider. Licensing specialist monitored a fire drill at the time of this inspection to complete the requirement of one fire drill a year with Licensing present, during. nap time and with that this standard was returned into compliance at the time of this inspection. FOOD AND NUTRITION Not Applicable Comments The parent / legal guardian is allowed, per policy, to provide meals and snacks for the children in care Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-01. View official inspection document (report 009dc708-7761-49b0-880e-0c9773ccf89a)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: LUTZ, HILLSBOROUGH County
- Capacity: 285
- Type: Child Care Facility
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