Genesis Christian Academy and Preschool

CLEARWATER, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity67
HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:30PM
Est. price$973/mo

Contact information

Address2122 N Hercules Ave, Clearwater FL, 33763

CityCLEARWATER, FL 33763

CountyPINELLAS

Phone7272534911

Operating details

HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:30PM

Capacity67

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low9
  • Low0

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2122 N Hercules Ave, Clearwater FL, 33763, CLEARWATER, FL 33763

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/7/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low8
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 331/7/2026

    33. Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C. (33-02)

    The hot water at the hand-washing sink in the [Toddler classroom] exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit. [The water temperature was 111.7 degrees Fahrenheit]. Comments: Adjust the water temperature at the hand washing sink. Submit documentation to the License Board office showing the water temperature does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-07. View official inspection document (report 75b234e3-daa8-4da3-98c9-e76d714f4479)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 161/7/2026

    16. Childrens Records (16-18)

    Parent permission for special occasion food consumption was not maintained for a minimum of 12months from the date of each activity. Comments: Ensure the parents of the children listed on the Children's Records Summary complete a Food Experience form. Submit a copy to the License Board office once completed. The annual inspection of 39 children's records was conducted; 36 records were in compliance. Due: 1/14/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-07. View official inspection document (report 75b234e3-daa8-4da3-98c9-e76d714f4479)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low riskStandard 161/7/2026

    16. Childrens Records (16-02)

    See Childrens Records Summary for [3] records with incomplete information. Comments: Obtain the missing information for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the information has been obtained and is now on file. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation. Due: 1/14/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-07. View official inspection document (report 75b234e3-daa8-4da3-98c9-e76d714f4479)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 1710/30/2025

    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 the Log for 8-29-25]. Comments: Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures closing staff will sign and date the Closing Log daily, after conducting a visual sweep of the premises. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation. Not Monitored Comments There were no medications for the children enrolled. 18. Medication: V. A. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-30. View official inspection document (report d8c176b4-9f2a-4962-862b-93bba493aeea)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 1710/30/2025

    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 Infant classroom, three children were present but only two were marked on the attendance roster.]. Comments: Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the Director has reviewed with staff the importance of maintaining complete and accurate attendance rosters at all times children are in care. Due: 11/6/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-30. View official inspection document (report d8c176b4-9f2a-4962-862b-93bba493aeea)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low riskStandard 726/9/2025

    72. Diapering Practices VII. E. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3, Diapering, Pages 28-29) (72-04)

    The handwashing sink in the [Infant classroom] was observed being used for other than handwashing.[Infant clothing/bib] was placed/observed in the sink. (Section 12.2, number 4) Comments: Ensure that no items are placed in the handwashing sink and the sink is used for handwashing only. TRANSPORTATION VIII Compliance Comments A reminder was left to ensure all drivers have updated physical exams for the renewal of the center's license (A.B.). Submit copies to the License Board office upon receipt. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-09. View official inspection document (report bad70e0c-a726-48e0-af89-fc34435c5b56)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low riskStandard 726/9/2025

    72. Diapering Practices VII. E. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3, Diapering, Pages 28-29) (72-01)

    Items unrelated to diapering were observed on the diaper changing surface or stored in the diaper changing area. (Section 12.3, number 6) Comments: In the 2's classroom, painting supplies (paint, a mixing tray and brushes) were observed on the diaper changing table. Remove the items and ensure items unrelated to diapering are not placed in the diaper changing area. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-09. View official inspection document (report bad70e0c-a726-48e0-af89-fc34435c5b56)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 556/9/2025

    55. Isolation Area (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13 Health Related Requirements, Pages 30-31) (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: Staff completed the annual Refresher Training on 3-19-25 but it was due by 3-13-25. Ensure the Refresher Training is completed on or before the expiration date. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-09. View official inspection document (report bad70e0c-a726-48e0-af89-fc34435c5b56)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-Low riskStandard 116/9/2025

    11. (11-06)

    See the Personnel Records Summary [6] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3) Comments: Staff whose Acknowledgement Forms expired on 3-13-25 did not sign a new form until 3-19-25. Ensure Acknowledgement Forms are signed on or before the date previously signed annually. Compliance Comments A reminder was left to ensure all staff complete 10 hours on in-service training by 6-30-25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-09. View official inspection document (report bad70e0c-a726-48e0-af89-fc34435c5b56)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 601/29/2025

    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: Disinfectant wipes were observed on a desk in the 3's classroom. Child care staff placed the wipes in an area inaccessible to children during the inspection. Ensure all toxic/hazardous materials area locked or inaccessible to children at all times. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-29. View official inspection document (report bd9efe34-1821-42b7-ae86-d6aa8388f9e0)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-Low riskStandard 801/29/2025

    80. Formula (80-01)

    Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. Comments: Two water bottles in the 3's classroom were observed to be missing last names. Child care staff added the last names during the inspection. Ensure all water bottles brought from home are properly labeled with children's first and last names. APPLICATION, FEE, LICENSE X Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-29. View official inspection document (report bd9efe34-1821-42b7-ae86-d6aa8388f9e0)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium riskStandard 421/29/2025

    42. Napping Space VI. E. (42-01)

    During napping, the minimum spacing of two feet between cots/cribs used by children was not provided for [children in the 2's classroom]. Comments: Cots in the 2's classroom were observed side by side, with little to no space in between. Ensure cots are spaced two feet apart so children can safely exit from either side. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-29. View official inspection document (report bd9efe34-1821-42b7-ae86-d6aa8388f9e0)

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-Low riskStandard 161/29/2025

    16. Childrens Records (16-02)

    See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information. Comments: Obtain the missing information for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the information is now on file. The annual inspection of 38 children's records was conducted; 37 records were in compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-29. View official inspection document (report bd9efe34-1821-42b7-ae86-d6aa8388f9e0)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-Low riskStandard 1610/28/2024

    16. Childrens Records (16-20)

    See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records where documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September was not available. Comments: One parent did not receive the Distracted Adult brochure during the month of September 2024. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the brochure will be distributed as required. A random sample of six children's records and eight infant and toddler records was inspected; 13 records were in compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-28. View official inspection document (report d20d2e56-5580-4c62-9f59-8ae59e2be3f0)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 1610/28/2024

    16. Childrens Records (16-04)

    The parents of children enrolled were not provided information detailing the causes symptoms and transmission of the influenza virus. Comments: One parent did not receive the Flu brochure during the month of August or September 2024. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the brochure will be distributed as required. Due: 11/4/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-28. View official inspection document (report d20d2e56-5580-4c62-9f59-8ae59e2be3f0)

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 1110/28/2024

    11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-09)

    See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel whose background screening was not completed within 5 years after the initial screening, or after a 90 days break in service. Comments: Staff did not have a five-year background screening on or before 9-30-24. Ensure a five-year rescreening is completed for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary. Submit a copy of the updated screening to the License Board office upon receipt. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-28. View official inspection document (report d20d2e56-5580-4c62-9f59-8ae59e2be3f0)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

22Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$973/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: CLEARWATER, PINELLAS County
  • Capacity: 67
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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