R'Club Community Pride at Gateway

CLEARWATER, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

3.3based on state inspection data
Capacity81
HoursMon 7:30AM to 4:30PM; Tue 7:30AM to 4:30PM; Wed 7:30AM to 4:30PM; Thu 7:30AM to 4:30PM; Fri 7:30AM to 4:30PM
Est. price$1,009/mo

Contact information

Address211 S Missouri Ave, Clearwater FL, 33756

CityCLEARWATER, FL 33756

CountyPINELLAS

Phone7274430948

Operating details

HoursMon 7:30AM to 4:30PM; Tue 7:30AM to 4:30PM; Wed 7:30AM to 4:30PM; Thu 7:30AM to 4:30PM; Fri 7:30AM to 4:30PM

Capacity81

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/24/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

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211 S Missouri Ave, Clearwater FL, 33756, CLEARWATER, FL 33756

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  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: 6/24/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 096/24/2026

    09. Disciplinary Practices III. (09-03)

    Child care personnel did not comply with the childrens center written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Comments: This is a self-reported incident. As evidenced by camera footage, 4 year old teacher N.H. used disciplinary practices that were not in compliance with the center disciplinary policy. In the video the teacher is observed to grab childs legs, there is a struggle with child to make the child get up while child is on their back kicking up, and the teacher is shown to have kick at the child. Please send corrective action that demonstrates staff are trained and knowledgeable in appropriate disciplinary practices, and what is not appropriate disciplinary practices. REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IV 10. Mandatory Reports IV. A.B.C. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-24. View official inspection document (report 0cd8c62f-8e03-462f-95bd-26d90d08aff1)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 113/11/2026

    11. (11-06)

    See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3) Comments: 1 staff member had an expired acknowledgement form on file. A new one was signed at time of inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-11. View official inspection document (report 937f8469-64f9-43eb-bb45-69c8085ffe41)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. High riskStandard 113/11/2026

    11. (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. (Section 19.5, number 1) Comments: 1 new staff member had more than a 90 day break in service in the child care industry and her prints were not resubmitted. Licensing Specialist spoke with the HR department and was told that they would be resubmitted ASAP. The staff member will not return until the resubmitted prints come back showing child care eligible. Please submit the prints to PCLB. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-11. View official inspection document (report 937f8469-64f9-43eb-bb45-69c8085ffe41)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 123/12/2025

    12. (12-08)

    See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff who did not attend the entire Department of Children and Family Services specialized training course Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices Within 90 days of employment in the infant room. Comments: 1 staff member who was in the 1 year old classroom has not completed the entire infant and toddler appropriate practices in that she has not taken UDAP. The staff member has been employed for more than 90 days. Submit DCF training transcript showing the completion of the UDAP course to PCLB. Compliance Comments There are 5 staff that hold current credentials. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-12. View official inspection document (report c46fdd92-9ef5-4f58-9da1-8509f69fa2d3)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 333/12/2025

    33. Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29) (33-03)

    The hand washing sink in the [1's] does not have hot and cold running water. [no hot water]. (Section 12.3, number 1) Comments: There was no hot water in the 1's handwashing sink. Have the water adjusted so that the hand washing sink temps between 100 and 110 degrees. Please submit a picture of temperature to PCLB. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-12. View official inspection document (report c46fdd92-9ef5-4f58-9da1-8509f69fa2d3)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. High riskStandard 0111/20/2024

    01. General/Direct II. A. (01-06)

    A child was left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the childrens center, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location away from the childrens center as evidenced by [a 3 year old child was observed leaving the playground, exiting the children's center and going out the front door into the parking lot. ]. Comments: A 3 year-old child was observed on video exiting the children's center playground at 4:00pm. The video then shows the child exiting the front door and running into the parking lot where she saw her mother pulling into a parking spot. The child was alone without child care personnel supervision for 1 minute inside the building and several seconds alone in the parking lot. Submit a detailed plan ensuring that child care personnel is always in direct supervision of children. Admisistrative action will be taken. 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 Compliance Comments Pinellas County License Board and the child abuse hotline were notified within 24 hours of the incident. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-20. View official inspection document (report 5d518505-e201-4aa9-8b18-8bc6084d5725)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 1211/20/2024

    12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-04)

    See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who do not have documentation of completion of a five hour early literacy and language development of children birth through five course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. Comments: 1 staff member did not complete early literacy within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Submit DCF training transcript showing the completion of the course. Due: 12/4/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-20. View official inspection document (report 8ac530d9-297e-44bc-89ea-117fb1ad3678)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 1211/20/2024

    12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-08)

    See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff who did not attend the entire Department of Children and Family Services specialized training course Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices Within 90 days of employment in the infant room. Comments: 1 staff member who has been in the infant classroom for more than 90 days did not complete UDAP. Submit DCF training transcript showing the completion of the training to PCLB. Compliance Comments There are 6 staff that hold current credentials. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-20. View official inspection document (report 8ac530d9-297e-44bc-89ea-117fb1ad3678)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 7911/20/2024

    79. Food Service (79-16)

    The childrens center refrigerator/freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. Comments: There was no thermometer in the infant room refrigerator. One was placed in the refrigerator at time of inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-20. View official inspection document (report 8ac530d9-297e-44bc-89ea-117fb1ad3678)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

13Total Violations
3Recent Violations
(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: CLEARWATER, PINELLAS County
  • Capacity: 81
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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