HCPS Graham Elementary HOST

TAMPA, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
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
Est. price$1,024/mo

Contact information

Address2915 N Massachusetts Ave, Tampa FL, 33602

CityTAMPA, FL 33602

CountyHILLSBOROUGH

Phone8132765408

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: 5/2/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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2915 N Massachusetts Ave, Tampa FL, 33602, TAMPA, FL 33602

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/2/2025

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  • Medium-High6
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2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 135/2/2025

    13. (13-03)

    Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one bottle of Chemical Sani Cleaner and one bottle of Lemon Scouring Powder that was on a desk in the cafeteria (classroom) accessible to the children in care. During the time of the inspection, school staff relocated the aforementioned items out of the reach of children. therefore, this is being marked as resolved. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: " All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times. Firearms and weapons, as defined in section 790.001, F.S., are prohibited within any building or upon any person located on the premises, excluding federal, state or local law enforcement officers. D. Narcotics, alcohol, or other impairing drugs/paraphernalia must not be present on the premises or in vehicles used by childcare facility." Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-02. View official inspection document (report 1e4944c8-d804-431e-b37d-3720a9a46766)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 135/2/2025

    13. (13-04)

    Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one pair of adult sharp scissors and one large Phillips screwdriver being stored in a box that was sitting on a cart in the classroom and was accessible to the children in care. During the time of the inspection, school staff relocated the aforementioned items out of the reach of children. therefore, this is being marked as resolved. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: " All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, andother potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times. Compliance Comments . 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Monitored Comments There is no complete capacity calculator on file from the Hillsborough County Local Licensing available for the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Licensing to review, therefore this standard is being marked as Not Monitored. The Office of Licensing will need to schedule a secondary visit to take measurements and determine the child capacity. 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-02. View official inspection document (report 1e4944c8-d804-431e-b37d-3720a9a46766)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 175/2/2025

    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 the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two of what appeared to be old aluminum gutters, that were located on the ground accessible to children and having very sharp edges. There was also a sharp screw approximately two inches in length protruding out of the bottom edge of the Building # 1 accessible to children in care. There was also a non-anchored galvanized aircraft cable approximately six feet in length that was on the outdoor play area accessible to children in care. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a EZ Klean Rodent Bait Station located on the outdoor play area on the ground, accessible to children in care. During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance "The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards." Due: 6/2/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-02. View official inspection document (report 1e4944c8-d804-431e-b37d-3720a9a46766)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 175/2/2025

    17. (17-06)

    The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed one gated fence, facing Massachusetts Ave., having over a five-and-a- half-inch gap and a second connecting fence with a gap of six inches between the two fence posts. During the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the fence facing Massachusetts Ave. to be protruding outward, that had a gap large enough for a child to push through, additionally there was three-inch piece of rebar protruding from the ground that may have previously been used to secure the fence. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance" The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. he base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, non new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided." Not Applicable Comments This is a School Age Only Program there is no scheduled naptime, therefore this standard is being marked as not applicable. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-02. View official inspection document (report 1e4944c8-d804-431e-b37d-3720a9a46766)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 235/2/2025

    23. (23-02)

    The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety 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 Licensing Specialist monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 04/22/2025. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 07/2025. During the time of the inspection, the operator did not have an approved fire inspection. The last fire inspection for this program was dated 09/11/2024 and it reflected deficiencies, with a scheduled re-inspection date of 12/10/2024. During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance." Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare 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 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments During the inspection, the Operator of the program advised that the children's snacks are provided by the Hillsborough County School District, that is monitored by the Department of Health, permit number 29-48-00570. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-02. View official inspection document (report 1e4944c8-d804-431e-b37d-3720a9a46766)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 345/2/2025

    34. (34-11)

    The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. 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 the facility does not have documentation for all childcare personnel on required annual refresher education of the facility's exposure plan. CCF Handbook Sec 6 Health Requirements There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in childcare settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the childcare setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Childcare 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 childcare 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 36. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 37. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments During the time of the inspection the operator advised that there were no accidents or incidents therefore there were no accidents or incidents to monitor. 38. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Not Applicable Comments During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised that the program does not dispense any medications (prescription or over the counter) to the children that are in care. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-02. View official inspection document (report 1e4944c8-d804-431e-b37d-3720a9a46766)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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6Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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About this daycare

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

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