Kings Avenue Christian Preschool

BRANDON, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

2.1based on state inspection data
Capacity68
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Est. price$1,065/mo

Contact information

Address2602 S Kings Ave, Brandon FL, 33511

CityBRANDON, FL 33511

CountyHILLSBOROUGH

Phone8136849453

Operating details

HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM

Capacity68

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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2602 S Kings Ave, Brandon FL, 33511, BRANDON, FL 33511

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/11/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 125/11/2026

    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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the bathroom in the 2/3 classroom the sink was pulling away from the wall and the light switch was cracked. In the one-year-old classroom, there was peeling paint on the wall on the right under the window. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) 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. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. 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 Due: 6/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-11. View official inspection document (report 2003959e-0c4d-4258-ab56-7e4536f2a8bb)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 175/11/2026

    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 inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the small playground the landing was rusted, peeling and had sharp edges. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Due: 6/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-11. View official inspection document (report 2003959e-0c4d-4258-ab56-7e4536f2a8bb)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 205/11/2026

    20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (20-06)

    Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a child sleeping with a bottle in the crib. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, receiving blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and cushions. Staff removed the bottle, so this was corrected the time of inspection. 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-11. View official inspection document (report 2003959e-0c4d-4258-ab56-7e4536f2a8bb)

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 335/11/2026

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-07)

    Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist was reviewing files and observed one personnel did not their School Readiness training within the 90 days. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Section 3.1 Preservice. Childcare personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All childcare personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Compliance Comments REMINDER: There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care 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 child care 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 (CCF Handbook, p. 53) 34. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 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 38. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that they do not dispense medication at this time Due: 6/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-11. View official inspection document (report 2003959e-0c4d-4258-ab56-7e4536f2a8bb)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 233/13/2025

    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, Licensing Specialist observed that the fire inspection was not conducted annually in that the last inspection was conducted on 10/14/2023. The Director was given until March 31, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. CCF Handbook 3.8.2 Fire Safety 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 Not Applicable Comments During the inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that they do not provide food that the parents are responsible for providing food. 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-13. View official inspection document (report 7f80417a-acc7-480b-abd0-272899311ef9)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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6Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,065/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: BRANDON, HILLSBOROUGH County
  • Capacity: 68
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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