HCPS Mendenhall Elementary HOST
TAMPA, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address5202 N Mendenhall Dr, Tampa FL, 33603
CityTAMPA, FL 33603
CountyHILLSBOROUGH
Phone8138725221
Operating details
HoursMon 1:00PM to 6:00PM; Tue 1:00PM to 6:00PM; Wed 1:00PM to 6:00PM; Thu 1:00PM to 6:00PM; Fri 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/26/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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5202 N Mendenhall Dr, Tampa FL, 33603, TAMPA, FL 33603
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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
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/26/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 343/26/2025
34. (34-12)
The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that 4 child care personnel did not have documentation for of having the required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the CCF Handbook: There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review." 35. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-26. View official inspection document (report c7ca20f7-1391-4be7-a1b3-eda5f4fa7e8b)
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: TAMPA, HILLSBOROUGH County
- Type: Child Care Facility
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