Ascension Day School
CLEARWATER, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address701 Orange Ave, Clearwater FL, 33756
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7274473469
Operating details
HoursMon 8:00AM to 3:00PM; Tue 8:00AM to 3:00PM; Wed 8:00AM to 3:00PM; Thu 8:00AM to 3:00PM; Fri 8:00AM to 3:00PM
Capacity94
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High11
- Medium7
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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701 Orange Ave, Clearwater FL, 33756, CLEARWATER, FL 33756
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/15/2026
- High0
- Medium-High4
- Medium2
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 164/15/2026
16. Childrens Records (16-05)
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. Comments: 1 emergency medical release form was missing the notary stamp. It was stamped at time of inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-15. View official inspection document (report 1e2c3f34-b947-422b-b1e9-ceddbe68c897)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 8012/3/2025
80. Formula (80-01)
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. Comments: There were several water bottles that did not have the children's first and/or last name. They were all written at time of inspection. APPLICATION, FEE, LICENSE X Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-03. View official inspection document (report de906a5d-9a9a-4b95-be1c-267d51e78480)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 1712/3/2025
17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. (17-05)
Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [no signature on 10-20 -25 and 10-21-25]. Comments: Child care personnel failed to sign/date the closing log on 10-20-25 and 10-21-25. Director submitted a corrective action statement at time of inspection which states "it was discovered at the site visit on 12-3-25, that there were 2 days missing from the closing log (October 20/21). Stefanie Barsema, director, will look over closing logs on Fridays, and will also speak to teachers about the importance of this documentation." Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-03. View official inspection document (report de906a5d-9a9a-4b95-be1c-267d51e78480)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-Low riskStandard 8012/5/2024
80. Formula (80-01)
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. Comments: There were cups that were brought from home in the 2's and VPK classroom that did not contain the children's first and last names. Names were written on the cups at time of inspection. APPLICATION, FEE, LICENSE X Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-05. View official inspection document (report 80f5c68d-93c8-4d52-a59a-fcfc02ac2057)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 6012/5/2024
60. Toxic Hazardous Materials (60-03)
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. Comments: There was a bottle of hand soap that had a label stating "keep out of children" on the sink in one of the VPK classrooms. The soap was removed at time of inspection. Director submitted a corrective action statement at time of inspection which states "Due to inappropriate soap in a classroom, teachers will check all sinks daily upon entering the classroom. In addition, a meeting will be held with the school cleaning company to ensure that only non-hazardous soap is used as replacement in all classrooms and bathrooms." Administrative action will be taken. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-05. View official inspection document (report 80f5c68d-93c8-4d52-a59a-fcfc02ac2057)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 5712/5/2024
57. Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards (57-07)
The childrens center did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers that were not in place. Comments: One of the VPK classrooms had several electrical outlets without outlet covers. Outlet covers were placed at time of inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-05. View official inspection document (report 80f5c68d-93c8-4d52-a59a-fcfc02ac2057)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 1712/5/2024
17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. (17-01)
Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [there were 8 children marked in and 7 children were present]. Comments: There were 8 children marked in on the 2 year old class attendance and only 7 children were present. Director submitted a corrective action statement at time of inspection which states " I will have personal conversations with all staff member regarding the importance of proper attendance for child safety. It will be discussed at our next staff meeting." Administrative action will be taken. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-05. View official inspection document (report 80f5c68d-93c8-4d52-a59a-fcfc02ac2057)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1612/5/2024
16. Childrens Records (16-11)
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not complete it did not include the signature of the physician or it did not include the date the form was issued by the physician. Comments: 1 child had an expired immunization record on file. Submit current immunization record to PCLB. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-05. View official inspection document (report 80f5c68d-93c8-4d52-a59a-fcfc02ac2057)
Not corrected
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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
$1,009/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: CLEARWATER, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 94
- Type: Child Care Facility
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