City Of Dunedin/Recreation Division-Before/After School Program (Garrison Jones Elementary)
DUNEDIN, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address3133 Garrison Rd, Dunedin FL, 34698
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7277382920
Operating details
HoursMon 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:30AM to 6:00PM
Capacity165
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High8
- Medium4
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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Location
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3133 Garrison Rd, Dunedin FL, 34698, DUNEDIN, FL 34698
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/23/2026
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low riskStandard 552/23/2026
55. Isolation Area (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: Please submit the Exposure Control Plan with the Employees signature and date. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments There was a Food inspection on 12/3/25. Due: 3/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-23. View official inspection document (report c02cdade-10ca-42e5-b611-1a1dbb2f707a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 162/23/2026
16. Childrens Records (16-05)
See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. Comments: Please submit the corrected forms for the children whose forms were missing information. Due: 3/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-23. View official inspection document (report c02cdade-10ca-42e5-b611-1a1dbb2f707a)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 162/23/2026
16. Childrens Records (16-02)
See Childrens Records Summary for [17] records with incomplete information. Comments: Please submit the completed information for the childrens records that were incomplete. Due: 3/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-23. View official inspection document (report c02cdade-10ca-42e5-b611-1a1dbb2f707a)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 122/23/2026
12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-07)
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have documentation to show a start date in the introductory coursein child care within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. Comments: One staff member started the required training modules after the time allotted. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-23. View official inspection document (report c02cdade-10ca-42e5-b611-1a1dbb2f707a)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- High riskStandard 1110/10/2025
11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-04)
See the Personnel Records Summary for [6] Child Care personnel who did not have a date of employment or position. Comments: Please submit the employees' Date of Employment with the City Program. Due: 10/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-10. View official inspection document (report 800a3e32-d49a-4624-a6f4-ab3ae8b191ea)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1810/10/2025
18. Medication: V. A. (18-05)
Medication which had expired or was no longer being given remained at the childrens center. Comments: Staff is returning the expired medication to the parent, and is requesting a current replacement to be kept at the site. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-10. View official inspection document (report 800a3e32-d49a-4624-a6f4-ab3ae8b191ea)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 1710/10/2025
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]. Comments: In the Director's absence, although another staff member conducted the sweep, there was no documentation on the Closing log for 10/9/25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-10. View official inspection document (report 800a3e32-d49a-4624-a6f4-ab3ae8b191ea)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1610/10/2025
16. Childrens Records (16-09)
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing DH680 Immunization Forms. Comments: Please submit the correct Immunization form for the child whose file did not contain the required form. Due: 10/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-10. View official inspection document (report 800a3e32-d49a-4624-a6f4-ab3ae8b191ea)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 1110/10/2025
11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (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. Comments: Please see the Personnel Records Summary and submit the completed five-year employment history verifications for the four staff members whose files were not complete. Due: 10/24/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-10. View official inspection document (report 800a3e32-d49a-4624-a6f4-ab3ae8b191ea)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-Low riskStandard 5510/2/2024
55. Isolation Area (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: Please submit the signature page(s) for the annual Exposure Control Plan for all returning staff members. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-02. View official inspection document (report 0217f9f1-b35a-4f5c-ae03-d7014ed2dbb4)
Not corrected
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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About this daycare
- Location: DUNEDIN, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 165
- Type: Child Care Facility
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