Operation Par Inc. Child Development & Family Guidance Center

ST PETERSBURG, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

1.8based on state inspection data
Capacity42
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:00PM
Est. price$1,121/mo

Contact information

Address1930 4th St S, St Petersburg FL, 33705

CityST PETERSBURG, FL 33705

CountyPINELLAS

Phone7275515192

Operating details

HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:00PM

Capacity42

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High9
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low5
  • Low0

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1930 4th St S, St Petersburg FL, 33705, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33705

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/27/2026

  • High8
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 575/27/2026

    57. Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards [SR] (57-08)

    Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. Comments: The daily indoor/outdoor form was not documented for several days. The director will double check the indoor/outdoor check list daily to ensure that the person that opens the center has documented it. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-27. View official inspection document (report 2122d2ca-30c3-4199-ae73-b9b88567cea9)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 555/27/2026

    55. Isolation Area [SR] (55-07)

    The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan. Comments: Completed at visit. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments A food inspection was conducted on 12-22-25 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-27. View official inspection document (report 2122d2ca-30c3-4199-ae73-b9b88567cea9)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium riskStandard 125/27/2026

    12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . [SR] (12-01)

    See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Comments: Completed at visit. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-27. View official inspection document (report 2122d2ca-30c3-4199-ae73-b9b88567cea9)

    Corrected at inspection
  4. High riskStandard 115/27/2026

    11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening [SR] (11-16)

    Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants job title, description of regular duties confirmation of employment dates and level of job performance. (Section 19.5, number 2) Comments: Submit a completed employment history for the staff listed on the Personnel Form. Due: 6/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-27. View official inspection document (report 2122d2ca-30c3-4199-ae73-b9b88567cea9)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 534/1/2026

    53. Napping Equipment (53-04)

    The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health safety or well-being of a child in care. Comments: The two infants were seen on the video sleeping on a sheet that was on the floor. The infants should have been in their cribs. 54. Infant Toys/Equipment Cleaned/Sanitized Daily VI. H. Not Monitored 55. Isolation Area Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-01. View official inspection document (report 9f800d55-cf6b-4372-acb7-8b6ab0086d7e)

    Not corrected
  6. High riskStandard 014/1/2026

    01. General/Direct II. A. (01-01)

    Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [infant] group of children as evidenced by [the staff (RT) leaving the classroom which left two sleeping infants alone .]. Comments: Staff member (RT) is seen on the camera leaving the room that had two sleeping infants. 02. Infants Separate: II.A. Not Monitored 03. Staff Member in Charge/Teacher in Charge (SMIC/TIC): II. A. Not Monitored 04. Emergency Person II. A. Not Monitored 05. Authorized Release II. A. Not Monitored 06. Adult-Child Ratio: II. B. Not Monitored 07. Infant Group Size II.C. Not Monitored 08. Swimming Pool/Areas: II. D., E. Not Monitored CHILD DISCIPLINE III 09. Disciplinary Practices III. Not Monitored REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IV 10. Mandatory Reports IV. A.B.C. Not Monitored PERSONNEL I 11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening Not Monitored 12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-01. View official inspection document (report 9f800d55-cf6b-4372-acb7-8b6ab0086d7e)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-Low riskStandard 213/5/2026

    21. Accidents/Incidents V. A. (21-01)

    Child care personnel failed to share the accident or incident report with the custodial parent/legal guardian or individual authorized to pick up the child on the date that the incident occurred. Comments: The incident report was written a day after the incident . 22. Posted/Appropriate Activities: V. A. Not Monitored 23. Written Plan (Infants) V. A. Not Monitored 24. Written Report (Infants) V. A. Not Monitored 25. Field Trips V. A. Not Monitored 26. Emergency Plan/Diagram Posted V. A. Not Monitored PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT VI 27. Fire Inspection VI.B. Not Monitored 28. Telephone VI.B. Not Monitored 29. Fire Drills. VI. B. Not Monitored 30. Square Footage (Indoor) VI. C. Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-05. View official inspection document (report 0188f332-d097-478b-9692-8f5b41f39766)

    Corrected at inspection
  8. High riskStandard 013/5/2026

    01. General/Direct II. A. (01-01)

    Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [2's] group of children as evidenced by [a child acted inappropriate with another child while both staff were not aware.]. Comments: One staff was assisting the children in the bathroom, and one staff was sitting rubbing a childs back. Neither teacher was aware of the inappropriate behavior that was happening between 2-two-year-old children. 02. Infants Separate: II.A. Not Monitored 03. Staff Member in Charge/Teacher in Charge (SMIC/TIC): II. A. Not Monitored 04. Emergency Person II. A. Not Monitored 05. Authorized Release II. A. Not Monitored 06. Adult-Child Ratio: II. B. Not Monitored 07. Infant Group Size II.C. Not Monitored 08. Swimming Pool/Areas: II. D., E. Not Monitored CHILD DISCIPLINE III 09. Disciplinary Practices III. Not Monitored REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IV 10. Mandatory Reports IV. A.B.C. Not Monitored PERSONNEL I 11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening Not Monitored 12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-05. View official inspection document (report 0188f332-d097-478b-9692-8f5b41f39766)

    Not corrected
  9. High riskStandard 111/7/2026

    11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-08)

    See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file. Comments: One staff was missing employment history check. Due: 1/14/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-07. View official inspection document (report e8e7583b-de8b-4f95-a26f-a1828d824bd6)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High riskStandard 729/9/2025

    72. Diapering Practices VII. E. (72-06)

    Children were left unattended while being diapered or when changing clothes and/or a safety strap or harness was used on the diaper changing table/surface. Comments: Submit corrective action to ensure staff does not leave a child unattended on the diapering table. TRANSPORTATION VIII Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report 1f499116-7f85-48c9-babe-fc6fec4bd0ba)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 659/9/2025

    65. Handwashing VII. A. (65-02)

    A staff member did not wash their hands [after changing a child's diaper]. Comments: Submit corrective action to ensure staff is aware that hands must be washed after changing a diaper or assisting a child with toileting. 66. Drinking Water VII. A. Not Monitored 67. FA/CPR Certificates VII. B. Not Monitored 68. First Aid Kit and Materials on Premises/Field Trips VII. B. Not Monitored 69. Emergency Information Posted/Parent Notification VII.C. Not Monitored 70. Field Trip Communication: VII.C. Not Monitored 71. Communicable Disease: VII. D. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report 1f499116-7f85-48c9-babe-fc6fec4bd0ba)

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 019/9/2025

    01. General/Direct II. A. (01-01)

    Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [1-year-old] group of children as evidenced by [the teacher left 3 children in the hallway unattended]. Comments: Submit corrective action to ensure that children are supervised at all times. 02. Infants Separate: II.A. Not Monitored 03. Staff Member in Charge/Teacher in Charge (SMIC/TIC): II. A. Not Monitored 04. Emergency Person II. A. Not Monitored 05. Authorized Release II. A. Not Monitored 06. Adult-Child Ratio: II. B. Not Monitored 07. Infant Group Size II.C. Not Monitored 08. Swimming Pool/Areas: II. D., E. Not Monitored CHILD DISCIPLINE III 09. Disciplinary Practices III. Not Monitored REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IV 10. Mandatory Reports IV. A.B.C. Not Monitored PERSONNEL I 11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening Not Monitored 12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-09. View official inspection document (report 1f499116-7f85-48c9-babe-fc6fec4bd0ba)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 179/4/2025

    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. [In the 1's classroom there were 5 children present but 4 children were marked in.]. Comments: The attendance was fixed during the visit. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-04. View official inspection document (report ce2061bc-3cd8-4e4c-b672-07759ec1d7f9)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 729/4/2025

    72. Diapering Practices VII. E. (72-03)

    Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. Comments: The diaper changing pad in the 1's room was ripped. The pad was removed. TRANSPORTATION VIII Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-04. View official inspection document (report ce2061bc-3cd8-4e4c-b672-07759ec1d7f9)

    Corrected at inspection
  6. Medium riskStandard 729/4/2025

    72. Diapering Practices VII. E. (72-01)

    Items unrelated to diapering were observed on the diaper changing surface or stored in the diaper changing area. Comments: There were craft items on the diaper changing table in the 2 's classroom. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-04. View official inspection document (report ce2061bc-3cd8-4e4c-b672-07759ec1d7f9)

    Corrected at inspection
  7. Medium-Low riskStandard 215/12/2025

    21. Accidents/Incidents V. A. (21-03)

    The accidents/incidents documentation of the childrens center, dated [5-9-25], did not include the following information: [pick up person signature] Comments: Submit corrective action explaining how you will make sure a signature is captured on the date of the incident. 22. Posted/Appropriate Activities: V. A. Not Monitored 23. Written Plan (Infants) V. A. Not Monitored 24. Written Report (Infants) V. A. Not Monitored 25. Field Trips V. A. Not Monitored 26. Emergency Plan/Diagram Posted V. A. Not Monitored PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT VI 27. Fire Inspection VI.B. Not Monitored 28. Telephone VI.B. Not Monitored 29. Fire Drills. VI. B. Not Monitored 30. Square Footage (Indoor) VI. C. Not Monitored 31. Separate Room (Infants) VI.C. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-12. View official inspection document (report 0f1cce9a-d9d6-4cfe-bdea-6b23a39787f8)

    Not corrected
  8. High riskStandard 015/12/2025

    01. General/Direct II. A. (01-01)

    Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [VPK] group of children as evidenced by [a child was able to do a very quick inapropriate action on another child.]. Comments: Three children were on the carpet playing when one of the male children peeked in the back side of the females underwear. 02. Infants Separate: II.A. Not Monitored 03. Staff Member in Charge/Teacher in Charge (SMIC/TIC): II. A. Not Monitored 04. Emergency Person II. A. Not Monitored 05. Authorized Release II. A. Not Monitored 06. Adult-Child Ratio: II. B. Not Monitored 07. Infant Group Size II.C. Not Monitored 08. Swimming Pool/Areas: II. D., E. Not Monitored CHILD DISCIPLINE III 09. Disciplinary Practices III. Not Monitored REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IV 10. Mandatory Reports IV. A.B.C. Not Monitored PERSONNEL I 11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening Not Monitored 12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-12. View official inspection document (report 0f1cce9a-d9d6-4cfe-bdea-6b23a39787f8)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 605/12/2025

    60. Toxic Hazardous Materials [SR] (60-03)

    Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. (Section 10, number 4) Comments: In the 2's classroom there were toxics and adults scissors on a low shelf accessible to children. The items were moved during the visit. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-12. View official inspection document (report 49264568-9507-42dc-a32a-fa0cdf157b2d)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-Low riskStandard 555/12/2025

    55. Isolation Area [SR] (55-07)

    The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan. Comments: Not completed at hire. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments The center has a food inspection dated 3-28-25 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-12. View official inspection document (report 49264568-9507-42dc-a32a-fa0cdf157b2d)

    Not corrected
  11. High riskStandard 115/12/2025

    11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening [SR] (11-12)

    See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was not completed on or before first date of employment or upon change in employers. Comments: Was signed after hire date. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-12. View official inspection document (report 49264568-9507-42dc-a32a-fa0cdf157b2d)

    Not corrected
  12. Medium riskStandard 331/7/2025

    33. Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C. (33-03)

    The hand washing sink in the [Green infant room] does not have hot and cold running water. [No hot water]. Comments: The maintenance person was notified by the director of the no hot water issue. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-07. View official inspection document (report f359dae6-53d6-47bf-8a31-f72a9d3715a0)

    Not corrected

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6Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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About this daycare

  • Location: ST PETERSBURG, PINELLAS County
  • Capacity: 42
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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