HCPS James Elementary HOST
TAMPA, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address4302 E Ellicott St, Tampa FL, 33610
CityTAMPA, FL 33610
CountyHILLSBOROUGH
Phone8137404800
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: 5/8/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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4302 E Ellicott St, Tampa FL, 33610, TAMPA, FL 33610
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/8/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 235/8/2025
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 time of the inspection, the Fire Inspection that the Operator provided Licensing with was dated 01/28/2025 with a reinspection date of 04/28/2025. The Fire Inspection was not signed off by the inspector, the signature areas were left blank. During the inspection, the Operator advised that he discuss the fire inspection matter with his manager. During the inspection, technical assistance was provided: 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. Due: 6/5/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-08. View official inspection document (report 29783cc3-d5e9-4044-ad00-f95227f3b51e)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 235/8/2025
23. (23-05)
The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing monitored the Fire Drill Log and observed documentation of the last fire drill having been conducted on 05/07/2025. During the inspection, Licensing observed that one of the fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 06/2025 and the other fire extinguisher that is located in the office did have a new tag, however there were no holes punched on the tag, the top of the extinguisher had a blue tag that only said 2024. During the time of the inspection, technical assistance was provided: "Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times." 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 29-48-00598. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-08. View official inspection document (report 29783cc3-d5e9-4044-ad00-f95227f3b51e)
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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