Lutheran Church Of The Cross Day School
ST PETERSBURG, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address4545 Chancellor St NE, St Petersburg FL, 33703
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7275228331
Operating details
HoursMon 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:30AM to 5:30PM
Capacity183
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/7/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High5
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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4545 Chancellor St NE, St Petersburg FL, 33703, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33703
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/7/2025
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 1111/7/2025
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: 1 staff member did not have 5-year re-screening completed before expiration of prior 5-year screening. Staff member has since been rescreened, completed at visit. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-07. View official inspection document (report 889f2626-7f45-4eaa-b011-a2fabca44117)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 1711/18/2024
17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. (17-06)
Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [at a fire drill ]. Comments: One staff member did not record the transition during a fire drill. This was corrected at the visit. The Director reminded staff that all transitions need to be marked with the location and number of children to ensure safety. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-18. View official inspection document (report 8c69839e-862e-4370-80d9-3c1d945dd2d8)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 1711/18/2024
17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. (17-09)
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. Comments: One staff member had not recorded a child immediately upon arrival and did it a few minutes later. The Director stated that she will ensure that all staff record arrival/departure times immediately moving forward. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-18. View official inspection document (report 8c69839e-862e-4370-80d9-3c1d945dd2d8)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1811/18/2024
18. Medication: V. A. (18-01)
Prescription/non-prescription medication [inhaler] brought to the childrens center was not in the original container. Comments: An inhaler for a child was not in its original container nor did it have a prescription with it. Please submit photo proof that the box with the prescription label has been brought in. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-18. View official inspection document (report 8c69839e-862e-4370-80d9-3c1d945dd2d8)
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
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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: ST PETERSBURG, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 183
- Type: Child Care Facility
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