Mara's Home Daycare LLC

TAMPA, FLFamily Day Care HomeLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity10
HoursMon 8:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 8:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 8:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 8:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 8:00AM to 5:30PM
Est. price$1,255/mo

Contact information

Address12407 N Oakleaf Ave, Tampa FL, 33612

CityTAMPA, FL 33612

CountyHILLSBOROUGH

Phone8139656478

Operating details

HoursMon 8:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 8:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 8:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 8:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 8:00AM to 5:30PM

Capacity10

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

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  • Medium-High6
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
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12407 N Oakleaf Ave, Tampa FL, 33612, TAMPA, FL 33612

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/27/2026

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  • Medium-High6
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  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 134/27/2026

    13. (13-02)

    Indoor play areas were not in good repair. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the highchair only had a portion of the safety straps. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5, B All areas of the home including the play areas shall be in good repair, clean and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. 14. Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Swimming Pools FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 5/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-27. View official inspection document (report 8e1ec709-634b-4154-9ecf-4b4fa8eeff0a)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 154/27/2026

    15. (15-01)

    The fence or barrier, separating the home from the swimming pool, did not meet the minimum requirement of four (4) feet in height, in the absence of an operable pool alarm. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the stairs that lead to the pool and small pool deck were locked, however the gate was not 4 feet tall. The gate which is located at the top of the steps measured 3 feet and 5 inches and there was no pool alarm. The pool height from ground to top measured 4 feet and 3 inches. Licensing Specialist observed that the swimming pool water was clean/clear. During the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that the swimming pool is not utilized for the children that are in care. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) All in-ground swimming pools and above-ground swimming pools more than one-foot deep shall have either a fence or barrier on all four sides, at a minimum of four feet in height, separating the home from the swimming pool, or a pool alarm that is operable at all times when children are in care. The fence or barrier shall not have any gaps or openings that would allow a young child to crawl under, squeeze through, or climb up the barrier. 16. Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 17. Vermin/Pest Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.9 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 18. Toys, Furnishings, Equipment and Plumbing FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 5/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-27. View official inspection document (report 8e1ec709-634b-4154-9ecf-4b4fa8eeff0a)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 274/27/2026

    27. (27-01)

    During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Operator did not have documentation of the last fire drill being conducted/documented before becoming non- operational. *****Reminder to the provider to complete and document one lockdown drill and one inclement weather drill prior to the expiration of their current licensing year. ******** ***During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There were 1 adult and 1 child present. 28. Communicable Disease Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments During the inspection, the Operator advised that medication(s) are not dispensed to the children that are in care. 29. Medication FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Due: 5/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-27. View official inspection document (report 8e1ec709-634b-4154-9ecf-4b4fa8eeff0a)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 1510/16/2025

    15. (15-02)

    The swimming pool fence or barrier was unlocked or had gaps or openings that could pose a threat to the health, safety or well- being of a child. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the swimming pool water was clean/clear. (You can outline the barriers if you wish.) During the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that the swimming pool is not utilized for the children that are in care. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the gate that leads to a swimming pool did not have a lock on it nor did the gate that is attached to the pool. The Operator has been a due date of 10/26/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section, 7.7.C: All doors or gates in the fence or barrier shall be locked at all times when children are in care and when the pool is not being used by the children in care. 16. Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 17. Vermin/Pest Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.9 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 18. Toys, Furnishings, Equipment and Plumbing FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments During the inspection, the smoke detector was tested and was operational. The ?re extinguisher certi?cation is valid until 02/2026. During the inspection, the Operator had an operational corded phone. 19. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Sections 7.11 & 7.12 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Sections 7.11 & 7.12 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-16. View official inspection document (report 12cb2624-6f42-42b5-a91c-7d9cd01d4365)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 2710/16/2025

    27. (27-01)

    During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Operator had documentation of the last ?re drill being conducted/documented on 07/18/2025, with 2 adults and 4 children present. *****Reminder to the provider to complete and document one lockdown drill and one inclement weather drill prior to the expiration of their current licensing year. ******** ***During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There were 3 adults and 5 children present. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the last fire drill was not conducted monthly in that the last fire drill was conducted on 07/18/2025. The Operator brought this standard back into compliance at the time of the inspection by doing a fire drill with Licensing Specialist. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section: 7.21, A: During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany childcare personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operator must maintain a written record of the fire drills showing the date, number of children and childcare personnel in attendance, evacuation route used, and time taken for all individuals to evacuate the premises. Each fire drill record must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. The fire drills conducted must include, at a minimum: 1. One fire drill using an alternate evacuation route, 2. One fire drill during napping/sleeping times, and 3. One fire drill in the presence and at the request of the licensing authority. This drill will be coordinated with the operator or designee. 28. Communicable Disease Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-16. View official inspection document (report 12cb2624-6f42-42b5-a91c-7d9cd01d4365)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 3110/16/2025

    31. (31-02)

    The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 5 children enrolled. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist reviewed 5 of the 5 childrens ?les. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that one child did not have an updated immunization record in their file. The Operator has been given until 11/16/25 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5: 8.1 A and B: Health/Immunization Records: A. The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C, DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local health department. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations should provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations. B. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the above required documentation within 30 days of enrollment, the home shall not allow the child to remain in the program. 32. Health Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments During the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 5 children enrolled. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist reviewed 5 of the 5 childrens ?les. 33. Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3 & 8.4 /Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance ENFORCEMENT 34. Access to the Premises/Misrepresentation FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.1 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 35. Child Safety FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance SCHOOL READINESS Due: 11/16/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-16. View official inspection document (report 12cb2624-6f42-42b5-a91c-7d9cd01d4365)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

6Total Violations
3Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$1,255/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: TAMPA, HILLSBOROUGH County
  • Capacity: 10
  • Type: Family Day Care Home

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