Romper Room, Inc.
CLEARWATER, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address5295 E Bay Dr, Clearwater FL, 33764
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7275246622
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:30PM
Capacity68
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High6
- Medium16
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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5295 E Bay Dr, Clearwater FL, 33764, CLEARWATER, FL 33764
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/29/2026
- High1
- Medium-High6
- Medium16
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 675/29/2026
67. FA/CPR Certificates VII. B. (67-01)
The childrens center did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training. Comments: First Aid certification for all staff expired as of 3-21-26. Ensure First Aid is obtained by staff to cover all operating hours of the center. Submit documentation to the License Board office for all staff who have obtained First Aid certification. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-29. View official inspection document (report dd8ba374-662f-48ee-a066-c24224b47b0c)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 535/29/2026
53. Napping Equipment (53-16)
Linens were not provided for sleeping children. Comments: In the 2s classroom, a sleeping child did not have a cot sheet on their cot. Ensure a cot sheet is provided for child by the center or parent. Due: 6/1/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-29. View official inspection document (report dd8ba374-662f-48ee-a066-c24224b47b0c)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 505/29/2026
50. Maintained/Safe (Outdoor Equipment) VI.G. (50-02)
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for children to use in that [a yellow bicycle was missing a pedal]. Comments: Repair OR replace the bicycle to prevent injury to children. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-29. View official inspection document (report dd8ba374-662f-48ee-a066-c24224b47b0c)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 435/29/2026
43. Exits Clear VI. E. (43-03)
The nap/sleep space interfered with exit areas. Comments: In the 2s-3s classroom, a sleeping child on a cot was blocking the classroom doorway. The teacher was advised not to place sleeping children in exit doorway and moved the child immediately. Ensure exits are never blocked by sleeping children, especially during naptime. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-29. View official inspection document (report dd8ba374-662f-48ee-a066-c24224b47b0c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 425/29/2026
42. Napping Space VI. E. (42-04)
The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. Comments: In the 4s-5s classroom, several cots were observed against furniture restricting children from safely exiting the cot from either side. The classroom teacher was advised this was not safe, and future cot placement must not create a sleeping hazard. In the 3s-4s classroom, a child was observed napping on top of three stacked cots. The classroom teacher was advised this was not allowed or safe for the child. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the Director has reviewed with staff classroom arrangement at naptime and possibly creating naptime diagrams for cots. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-29. View official inspection document (report dd8ba374-662f-48ee-a066-c24224b47b0c)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 425/29/2026
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 4s-5s classroom]. Comments: Several cots were observed side by side with minimal space between them. The classroom teacher moved the cots during the inspection. Ensure all cots are placed at least two feet apart at naptime. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-29. View official inspection document (report dd8ba374-662f-48ee-a066-c24224b47b0c)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 405/29/2026
40. Adequate Fencing: VI. D. (40-04)
The outdoor play area was not adequately fenced in that it had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area as evidenced by [a four inch hole was observed in the fence on the 2s playground near the gate]. Comments: Repair the hole and submit photo documentation to the License Board office showing the repair has been made. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-29. View official inspection document (report dd8ba374-662f-48ee-a066-c24224b47b0c)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 395/29/2026
39. Resilient Surface: VI. D. (39-02)
The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the outdoor equipment] was not maintained. Comments: Protective ground cover was lacking at the base of all slides and stairs of all climbing structures. Ensure a minimum of six inches and six feet of ground cover or other protective surface is maintained under the fall/use zones of the outdoor equipment. Submit proof to the License Board office when mulch or other protective ground cover has been added to the playground. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-29. View official inspection document (report dd8ba374-662f-48ee-a066-c24224b47b0c)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 175/29/2026
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 Closing Log for May 27th and 28th]. Comments: The Director signed the Closing Log during the inspection. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures a plan is in place to verify all children have left the premises and the Closing Log will be signed daily. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-29. View official inspection document (report dd8ba374-662f-48ee-a066-c24224b47b0c)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 175/29/2026
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. [The number of children present was 14 but only 13 children were marked on the attendance]. Comments: The classroom teacher also did not document the last names of two children on the attendance roster. She indicated she did not know the last names of the children. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the Director has reviewed with staff the importance of complete and accurate attendance, including first and last names of all children in care. Due: 6/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-29. View official inspection document (report dd8ba374-662f-48ee-a066-c24224b47b0c)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 125/29/2026
12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-02)
The childrens center did not have documentation training transcript of the required training. Comments: Staff hired 5-29-26, but who have been in the childcare industry since 3-4-24, did not have a training transcript on file. Ensure a copy of the training transcript is obtained for the staff member (P.Z.). Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. A reminder was left for all staff to complete 10 hours of in-service training by 6-30-26. Due: 6/3/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-29. View official inspection document (report dd8ba374-662f-48ee-a066-c24224b47b0c)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 855/29/2026
85. Other (85-02)
X.A. 3. The application shall contain the following:c. The maximum number of children to be enrolled ages of children and hours of care.X.F.1.b. The application for change of license is to be filed and approved before the change occurs. The childrens center has not been approved to care for age [School age] children. Comments: A complaint report received by licensing detailed that center may be enrolling school age children. The center is not currently licensed for school age children. This was substantiated by SMIC informing 3 school age children ages: 6, 7, and 10 were enrolled. The children were also listed on attendance records. During visit, 2 of 3 school agers arrived to receive care. Children were dismissed, center was informed they may not care for school-age children until licensed to do so. Please submit the corrective action of dismissing school aged children and completing the center change process to add school age to license before enrolling school age children. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Rajiv Rambaran Date: 05/29/2026 ____________________________________________ Received by: Keri Wilford Date: 05/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-29. View official inspection document (report 47b17d0c-4a20-4e5e-8aa6-048fc2a2575d)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 501/21/2026
50. Maintained/Safe (Outdoor Equipment) VI.G. (50-02)
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for children to use in that [a yellow bicycle was missing a pedal]. Comments: Repair OR replace the bicycle to prevent injury to children. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-21. View official inspection document (report 84568acb-51b5-4acf-bb54-c122db382045)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 161/21/2026
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: One child was missing a Food Experience Form. Ensure the parent of the child listed on the Children's Records Summary completes the required form. Submit a copy to the License Board office once the form has been completed. The annual inspection of 50 children's records was conducted; 49 records were in compliance. Due: 1/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-21. View official inspection document (report 84568acb-51b5-4acf-bb54-c122db382045)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 201/21/2026
20. Administrative Fine Posted: V. A. (20-01)
The citation for a violation of a licensing standard or requirement of ss. 402.301-402.319 F.S. that resulted in disciplinary action did not remain posted with the license for a full year after its effective date. Comments: The Administrative Fine issued on 4-25-25 was not posted. Ensure the Fine and Corrective Action are posted and remain posted for one year from the date of issuance. Due: 1/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-21. View official inspection document (report 84568acb-51b5-4acf-bb54-c122db382045)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 401/21/2026
40. Adequate Fencing: VI. D. (40-05)
The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow access by children or animals. Comments: The base of the fence facing south on the 2's playground was not at ground level and there was a 2 to 4 inch gap. Repair the gap and submit photo documentation to the License Board office showing the repair has been made. Due: 1/28/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-21. View official inspection document (report 84568acb-51b5-4acf-bb54-c122db382045)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 128/26/2025
12. (12-10)
See the Personnel Records Summary for[1]child care personnel or volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month who did not complete the 10 hours of in-service training for the previous fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. (Section 18.6, number 1) Comments: Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary completes the in-service hours. Submit a copy of the In-Service Training Log documenting the hours to the License Board office upon completion. Due: 9/2/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-26. View official inspection document (report 3d7dee2a-6ac3-45f2-908c-9a527a210332)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 128/26/2025
12. (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: Staff in the childcare industry since 12-8-23 did not complete Early Literacy. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary completes the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript to the License Board office once the training is complete. Due: 9/2/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-26. View official inspection document (report 3d7dee2a-6ac3-45f2-908c-9a527a210332)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 128/26/2025
12. (12-03)
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Comments: Staff in the childcare industry since 12-8-23 had not completed the 40-clock hour training requirement. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary completes the training requirement. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript to the License Board office once the training is completed. Due: 9/2/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-26. View official inspection document (report 3d7dee2a-6ac3-45f2-908c-9a527a210332)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 606/16/2025
60. Toxic Hazardous Materials (60-02)
Knives/sharp tools were observed within the reach of children as they were stored [on a shelf in the 3 year old classroom]. Comments: During the complaint investigation, Licensing Specialist observed a pair of adult scissors on a shelf in the 3 year old classroom that were in reach of children. They were removed at time of investigation. Submit a plan to ensure that all sharp objects are not within reach of children. 61. Animals Immunized/Parents Notified: VII.A. Not Monitored 62. No Firearms/Weapons VII. A. Not Monitored 63. No Narcotics/Alcohol/Other Impairing Drugs VII. A. Not Monitored 64. No Smoking VII. A. Not Monitored 65. Handwashing VII. A. Not Monitored 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 72. Diapering Practices VII. E. Not Monitored TRANSPORTATION VIII 73. License/Examination VIII. C. Not Monitored 74. Liability Insurance VIII.D. Not Monitored 75. Annual Inspection: VIII.E. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-16. View official inspection document (report 4d7e3124-2fd2-40bf-a70f-1cfa3a239cdb)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 216/16/2025
21. Accidents/Incidents V. A. (21-02)
The childrens center failed to document accidents/incidents on the day of occurrence. Comments: A child cut her hair and although the children's center notified the parents by phone and text, they did not write an incident report for the parent to sign. Submit a plan to ensure that incident/accident reports are written on the day of occurrence and given to the custodial parent for signature. 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 32. Outdoor Exit (Infants) VI. C. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-16. View official inspection document (report 4d7e3124-2fd2-40bf-a70f-1cfa3a239cdb)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 114/25/2025
11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (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: Three staff completed an Affidavit instead of an Attestation of Good Moral Character. The Director had all staff complete the Attestation during the inspection. Ensure all newly hired staff complete the Attestation of Good Moral Character on or before the first day of hire. Compliance Comments A reminder was left for all staff to complete 10 hours of in-service training by 6-30-25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-25. View official inspection document (report 6379c4ef-c97f-4baa-8f36-a97cb12d1a82)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 794/25/2025
79. Food Service (79-05)
Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. Comments: For lunch, children were served whole hot dogs with buns, potato chips and apple sauce. The Director was advised children under 4 years of age must not be given hot dogs and chips, as it poses a choking hazard. The Director cut the hot dogs into a size that was safe for the children to eat and will no longer prepare the food for the children. Licensing Specialist reviewed with the Director which foods children under 4 years of age are not allowed to be served. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-25. View official inspection document (report 6379c4ef-c97f-4baa-8f36-a97cb12d1a82)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 574/25/2025
57. Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards (57-07)
The childrens center did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers that were not in place. Comments: In the 2's/3's classroom, one of the electrical outlets near the block area was missing a cover. The cover was replaced during the inspection. Ensure all outlets have covers, especially when not is use. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-25. View official inspection document (report 6379c4ef-c97f-4baa-8f36-a97cb12d1a82)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 554/25/2025
55. Isolation Area (55-06)
The childrens center did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Comments: Staff hired on 2-17-25 did not sign and date the center's Exposure Control Plan until 3-17-15. Ensure all newly hired staff complete the center's Exposure Control Plan on or before the first day of employment. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments A Food Service inspection dated 3-17-25 is on file. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-25. View official inspection document (report 6379c4ef-c97f-4baa-8f36-a97cb12d1a82)
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$918/month
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About this daycare
- Location: CLEARWATER, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 68
- Type: Child Care Facility
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