HCPS McKitrick Elementary HOST
LUTZ, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address5503 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd, Lutz FL, 33558
CityLUTZ, FL 33558
CountyHILLSBOROUGH
Phone8135585427
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
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/10/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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5503 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd, Lutz FL, 33558, LUTZ, FL 33558
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/10/2025
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2025
- High riskStandard 442/10/2025
44. (44-07)
Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the inspection Licensing Specialist observed that the Level 2 screening clearance for the employee that was hired on 8/20/2019 was expired on 9/6/2024. Upon checking the BGS result Licensing Specialist observed that the result for the above-mentioned employee was showing (New Screening is Required). The rescreening was not done on time required. The employee was not working for that day. Above mentioned employee cannot work at the program until rescreened and clear for DCF Child Care requirement. The result must be sent to Childcare licensing by given due date. CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. A. The five-year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided during the preceding 5 years. C. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care. D. If child care personnel take a leave of absence, such as maternity leave, extended sick leave, migrant child care programs, etc. rescreening is not required unless the five-year re-screen comes due during the leave of absence. School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Re-Screening. Page 48: A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. 1. The five-year re-screen is required for all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes. 2. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, national and statewide criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). 3. Documentation of clearance from the five-year re-screening for the operator and all program personnel must be maintained in the personnel file. 4. Personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. 5. If personnel take a leave of absence, such as maternity leave, extended sick leave, migrant child care programs, etc., re-screening is not required unless the five-year re-screen has come due during the leave of absence. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-10. View official inspection document (report a7ef0fb8-5555-4a4b-95a4-8f44e6e92899)
Not corrected
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
$1,024/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
- Type: Child Care Facility
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