Carli's Star Family Daycare Home LLC
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL·Family Day Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address8601 Shirley Dr, Temple Terrace FL, 33617
CountyHILLSBOROUGH
Phone7864881036
Operating details
HoursMon 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:30AM to 5:30PM
Capacity10
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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8601 Shirley Dr, Temple Terrace FL, 33617, TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/11/2025
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 198/11/2025
19. (19-03)
The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B Comments: During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the provider's Fire Extinguisher did not have a current certificate. The certificate expired 6/2025. Per the DCF Handbook The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate. Compliance Comments During the inspection, the Operator advised that she is a Food Program participant providing meals and snacks to the children that are in care. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-11. View official inspection document (report 774c1473-10ba-4881-9057-7a22445e4c80)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 278/11/2025
27. Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21 & 7.22 (27-04)
The operator did not maintain and make available the records of emergency preparedness drills for 12 months from the date of the drill.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.22, D Comments: During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the provider did not have records of the last 10 months of Fire Drills. The provider stated she completed the last drill on 7/3/2025 but was not documented for the Licensing Specialist to review. The standard is being completed at the time of the inspection as the Licensing Specialist had the provider update the log and the Licensing Specialist conducted the process of a complete fire drill with the provider on 8/11/25 with 2 adults and 2 children. Per the DCF Handbook The operator shall maintain a written record of the emergency preparedness drills showing the type of drill, date conducted, number of children in attendance, and time taken for all individuals to complete the drill. Documentation of all drills must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-11. View official inspection document (report 774c1473-10ba-4881-9057-7a22445e4c80)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 318/11/2025
31. Immunization Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 (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 Comments: During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist monitored 1 child's file wth an expired immunization record. Per the DCF Handbook 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. Due: 9/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-11. View official inspection document (report 774c1473-10ba-4881-9057-7a22445e4c80)
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
$1,255/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: TEMPLE TERRACE, HILLSBOROUGH County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Family Day Care Home
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