South County Headstart Center
RUSKIN, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address215 14th Ave SE, Ruskin FL, 33570
CityRUSKIN, FL 33570
CountyHILLSBOROUGH
Phone8136717662
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM
Capacity60
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/13/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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215 14th Ave SE, Ruskin FL, 33570, RUSKIN, FL 33570
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/13/2025
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2025
- Medium riskStandard 3411/13/2025
34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-07)
The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, D. 1 and 2 Comments: On October 13, 2025, the Licensing Specialist was notified via email that the facility's director had changed as of August 7, 2025. After the director changed, the facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five days. According to the DCF Handbook Section 4.7.F Director Credential F. Childcare facility owners must notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility loses a credentialed director or when there is a change of director. 1. The licensing authority will then issue a provisional license for a period not to exceed six months for any facility without a credentialed director. 2. The provisional license will have an effective date of the first day the facility was without a credentialed director. This was completed at the time of inspection when the provider emailed all documentation for new director on 10/13/25. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 Not Monitored 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 Not Monitored 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 Not Monitored 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 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored 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 47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-13. View official inspection document (report 5e721a16-9d1b-4c5f-8d7a-74e3a99f625f)
Corrected at inspection
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,065/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: RUSKIN, HILLSBOROUGH County
- Capacity: 60
- Type: Child Care Facility
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