Elsa Kids Daycare Center LLC

TAMPA, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity45
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Est. price$1,024/mo

Contact information

Address6315 W Chelsea St, Tampa FL, 33634

CityTAMPA, FL 33634

CountyHILLSBOROUGH

Phone8138820226

Operating details

HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM

Capacity45

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/19/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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6315 W Chelsea St, Tampa FL, 33634, TAMPA, FL 33634

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/19/2025

  • High5
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 2212/19/2025

    22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 (22-01)

    The facility did not have an operable corded telephone available to all child care personnel during hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection licensing specialist observed that the facility did not have an operable corded phone. According to CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.13.8.1 Operable Phone There must be at least one operable corded telephone that is neither locked nor located at a pay station that is available to all childcare personnel at all times during the hours of operation. Compliance Comments Fire inspection was sent via email on Thursday December 18th. The fire inspection is dated 12/15/2025, returning this standard back into compliance. Due: 12/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-19. View official inspection document (report 22422a5c-65ac-44bc-b243-0e2b8baec7e5)

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 2211/24/2025

    22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 (22-01)

    The facility did not have an operable corded telephone available to all child care personnel during hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection licensing specialist observed that the facility did not have an operable corded phone. According to CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 3.8.1 Operable Phone There must be at least one operable corded telephone that is neither locked nor located at a pay station that is available to all childcare personnel at all times during the hours of operation 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 Not Monitored 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 Not Monitored 30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 Not Monitored 31. Indoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Not Monitored 32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 Not Monitored Due: 12/4/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-24. View official inspection document (report cf900c55-6e8f-4eef-a272-49b6e8d258cd)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 2311/19/2025

    23. (23-01)

    The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection the facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. Fire inspection is expired as of November 14th, 2024 According to the DCF Handbook- Section 3.8.2, A A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A- 36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. FOOD AND NUTRITION Compliance Comments During the inspection, the Operator advised that the facility provides meals and snacks to the children that are in care. 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 12/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-19. View official inspection document (report 260f0b72-fb5a-4fe4-aef3-24f53d4a106d)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 4611/19/2025

    46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (46-03)

    Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection licensing specialist observed that there were no daily attendance logs recorded in classrooms by childcare personnel. According to the DCF Handbook Section 7, B.4 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the childcare personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. This was completed at the time of the inspection by childcare personnel recording the time of each child's arrival in the classroom. ENFORCEMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-19. View official inspection document (report 260f0b72-fb5a-4fe4-aef3-24f53d4a106d)

    Corrected at inspection
  5. High riskStandard 2211/12/2025

    22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 (22-01)

    The facility did not have an operable corded telephone available to all child care personnel during hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection there was not an operable corded telephone available to all childcare personnel during hours of operation. According to CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 3.8.1 Operable Phone There must be at least one operable corded telephone that is neither locked nor located at a pay station that is available to all childcare personnel at all times during the hours of operation. 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 Not Monitored 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 Not Monitored 30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 Not Monitored 31. Indoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Not Monitored Due: 11/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-12. View official inspection document (report 0b253358-3e97-466f-bc37-b6e18a32699d)

    Not corrected
  6. High riskStandard 4511/12/2025

    45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-01)

    A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the time Licensing Specialist was on the premises 1 employee did not have complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening. According to CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C. Due: 12/15/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-12. View official inspection document (report 0b253358-3e97-466f-bc37-b6e18a32699d)

    Not corrected
  7. High riskStandard 4511/12/2025

    45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-02)

    Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the time Licensing Specialist was on the premises 1 employee did not have Documentation of Level 2 background screening. According to CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, C A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file. 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT 47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 Not Monitored Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments The Owner did not have any comments at this time. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Tanthia Delgado Date: 11/12/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Micheal Hernandez Date: 11/12/2025 Due: 11/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-12. View official inspection document (report 0b253358-3e97-466f-bc37-b6e18a32699d)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 2811/19/2024

    28. (28-02)

    Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-19. View official inspection document (report 6b7c2f39-02d4-47ee-b987-b71f42526dae)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 4111/19/2024

    41. (41-02)

    The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Licensing Specialist observed 2 children's files with expired immunization forms. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 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 the inspection, the Director advised Licensing Specialist that there are staff 7 members. The Licensing Specialist observed 7 staff members file records. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-19. View official inspection document (report 6b7c2f39-02d4-47ee-b987-b71f42526dae)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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14Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$1,024/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: TAMPA, HILLSBOROUGH County
  • Capacity: 45
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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