Milestone Academy LLC

TEMPLE TERRACE, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

3.3based on state inspection data
Capacity114
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$922/mo

Contact information

Address8801 N 78th St, Temple Terrace FL, 33637

CityTEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33637

CountyHILLSBOROUGH

Phone8139850019

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

Capacity114

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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8801 N 78th St, Temple Terrace FL, 33637, TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33637

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/6/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 074/6/2026

    07. (07-05)

    A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the vehicle alarm was located at the front of both facility vehicles. 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 4/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report e36b5fef-0dae-4809-b8c2-193e1e83453b)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 124/6/2026

    12. (12-19)

    Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the wooden playhouse in the outdoor play area to be covered in cocoons. Licensing Specialist observed fuzzy caterpillars crawling on the roof and railings of the playhouse. Licensing Specialist observed Director brush the cocoons and caterpillars off of the playhouse. This standard was brought back into compliance during the time of inspection. CCF Handbook, section 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report e36b5fef-0dae-4809-b8c2-193e1e83453b)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 424/6/2026

    42. (42-02)

    The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed three children with expired health records. CCF Handbook, section 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. Compliance Comments During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 62 children enrolled. The Licensing Specialist monitored 62 of the 62 childrens records. 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 Licensing Specialist monitored all employee files, 12 in total. Due: 5/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-06. View official inspection document (report e36b5fef-0dae-4809-b8c2-193e1e83453b)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 173/31/2025

    17. (17-01)

    The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed holes with sharp edges in the white fence on the older children's playground. Licensing Specialist observed that one of the wood panels on the blue fence surrounding the ac unit to be broken with sharp edges. CCF Handbook, section 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-31. View official inspection document (report 0d08d537-e3f4-4414-b81c-fd3fd0394721)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 323/31/2025

    32. (32-07)

    The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide, swings, climbing play equipment] 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, Licensing Specialist observed that the mulch on the toddler playground measured less than an inch. The mulch on the older children's playground measured 3 inches or less in areas around the slides and swings. CCF Handbook, section 3.12 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. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area. TRAINING Compliance Comments REMINDER: In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-31. View official inspection document (report 0d08d537-e3f4-4414-b81c-fd3fd0394721)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

10Total Violations
3Recent Violations
(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: TEMPLE TERRACE, HILLSBOROUGH County
  • Capacity: 114
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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