HCPS Palm River Elementary HOST
TAMPA, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address805 Maydell Dr, Tampa FL, 33619
CityTAMPA, FL 33619
CountyHILLSBOROUGH
Phone8137448066
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: 12/16/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High5
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Location
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805 Maydell Dr, Tampa FL, 33619, TAMPA, FL 33619
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/16/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 2312/16/2025
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: No on-site re-inspection was conducted. The re-inspection was completed via phone on 12/16/25 with the principal's secretary. The principal's secretary advised the Licensing Specialist that the fire inspection has not been conducted yet and she does not know when it will be done. Licensing Specialist is giving an additional 30 days for the fire inspection to be conducted. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-16. View official inspection document (report 30ccef13-c546-402f-8b0d-b738f2057cf2)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 2310/20/2025
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 inspection, the Operator advised that they have not had a fire inspection. Licensing Specialist confirmed with Admin that they are waiting for the inspection to be conducted. Admin advised that it is an unannounced visit, and they do not know when the inspection will be conducted. Licensing Specialist is giving additional time for the fire inspection to be completed. CCF Handbook, section 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. 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. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-20. View official inspection document (report 8bff2a5a-e10f-4eee-a568-1c0b143858c2)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 122/18/2025
12. (12-02)
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. 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 a metal board with rusted nails had lifted off the side of the PE storage building in the outdoor play area. 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. 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 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 2025-02-18. View official inspection document (report 3dee3abf-ec20-41e1-850a-6ccbbc870a9a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 212/18/2025
21. (21-11)
The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 broken toilet seats in the girl's restroom. CCF Handbook, section, 3.7 Restrooms and Bath Facilities I. Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-18. View official inspection document (report 3dee3abf-ec20-41e1-850a-6ccbbc870a9a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 232/18/2025
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 time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the fire extinguisher did not have a current certificate. The certification tag had an expiration date of 01/25. CCF Handbook, section 3.8.2 Fire Safety B. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-18. View official inspection document (report 3dee3abf-ec20-41e1-850a-6ccbbc870a9a)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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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