St. Ignatius Early Childhood Center
TARPON SPRINGS, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address725 E Orange St, Tarpon Springs FL, 34689
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7279375427
Operating details
HoursMon 8:00AM to 2:00PM; Tue 8:00AM to 2:00PM; Wed 8:00AM to 2:00PM; Thu 8:00AM to 2:00PM; Fri 8:00PM to 2:00PM
Capacity120
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High9
- Medium-High5
- Medium9
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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725 E Orange St, Tarpon Springs FL, 34689, TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/2/2026
- High5
- Medium-High1
- Medium7
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 123/2/2026
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: Please submit updated DCF transcript showing completion of literacy for the staff noted. Compliance Comments There are 6 staff credentials. Reminder to have one staff noted renew by 5-18-26. Due: 3/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-02. View official inspection document (report 534d0b75-ab85-48f4-992e-c342d3701be0)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 123/2/2026
12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (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: Please submit updated transcript showing completion of the 40 clock hours for the staff member noted. Due: 4/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-02. View official inspection document (report 534d0b75-ab85-48f4-992e-c342d3701be0)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 123/2/2026
12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-01)
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Comments: Please submit proof of education for the staff noted. Due: 3/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-02. View official inspection document (report 534d0b75-ab85-48f4-992e-c342d3701be0)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 128/18/2025
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: Please submit updated an DCF Transcript when literacy is completed for the staff member noted. Due: 8/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-18. View official inspection document (report c6e1d94d-a5f0-4346-88cc-b981ce1032af)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 113/10/2025
11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-06)
See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. Comments: One staff member does not have a current acknowledgment form in the file. Please submit an updated one. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-10. View official inspection document (report a90b511d-5ea9-4fd8-aafa-395f83c2dfa1)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 553/10/2025
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: Two staff did not have current exposure control plans signed in their file. Please submit proof of training for both staff. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments A current health inspection is on file dated 2-10-25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-10. View official inspection document (report a90b511d-5ea9-4fd8-aafa-395f83c2dfa1)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 173/10/2025
17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. (17-03)
The attendance record was not with the staff and a group of [VPK] children located[outdoor play space]. Comments: One group was outside and did not have their attendance binder with them. This was addressed at the visit. Not Monitored Comments There are no children on medication. 18. Medication: V. A. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-10. View official inspection document (report a90b511d-5ea9-4fd8-aafa-395f83c2dfa1)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 143/10/2025
14. Director Credential: I.B. (14-01)
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. Comments: From 12-1-24 to 1-26-25 the Director in charge of the program did not have an active Director's Credential. This is now resolved. RECORDS V A Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-10. View official inspection document (report a90b511d-5ea9-4fd8-aafa-395f83c2dfa1)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 123/10/2025
12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-19)
The childrens center did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 day of employment in Fire Extinguisher Training. Comments: Three staff did not have proof of fire extinguisher training in their files. Please submit proof of training. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-10. View official inspection document (report a90b511d-5ea9-4fd8-aafa-395f83c2dfa1)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 123/10/2025
12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-01)
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Comments: Please submit proof of education for the staff member noted. Due: 3/27/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-10. View official inspection document (report a90b511d-5ea9-4fd8-aafa-395f83c2dfa1)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 113/10/2025
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: Please submit an Attestation of Good Moral Character for the staff member noted. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-10. View official inspection document (report a90b511d-5ea9-4fd8-aafa-395f83c2dfa1)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 113/10/2025
11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-08)
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file. Comments: Please submit proof of verification of 5-year work history for the staff member noted. Due: 3/27/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-10. View official inspection document (report a90b511d-5ea9-4fd8-aafa-395f83c2dfa1)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 113/10/2025
11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-07)
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel where documentation of Level II Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. Comments: An updated clearance page was not in the file for one staff member. Please send an updated background screening clearance for the staff member noted. Due: 3/27/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-10. View official inspection document (report a90b511d-5ea9-4fd8-aafa-395f83c2dfa1)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium riskStandard 1211/4/2024
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: Please submit an updated DCF transcript for the staff person noted, showing they have started their 40 clock hours. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-04. View official inspection document (report ebbbccc8-7c32-4ce9-97e2-1fe24f97d2c4)
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
$956/month
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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: TARPON SPRINGS, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 120
- Type: Child Care Facility
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