YMCA of the Suncoast Child Care - Brooker Creek
TARPON SPRINGS, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address3130 Forelock Rd, Tarpon Springs FL, 34688
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7279392579
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Capacity125
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium1
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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3130 Forelock Rd, Tarpon Springs FL, 34688, TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34688
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/20/2026
- High0
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 121/20/2026
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: One staff member was hired with previous childcare experience, and they had not started their 40 clock hours. The Director was given TA that the clock starts when the staff member begins working in childcare, not when they are hired at the center. Please submit updated DCF Transcript showing a start date for the staff member noted. 13. Staff Credential: I.B. Not Monitored 14. Director Credential: I.B. Not Monitored RECORDS V A 15. Records Available Not Monitored Compliance Comments The annual inspection of children's records was conducted at today's visit. There were 58 files, and all were in compliance. Due: 2/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-20. View official inspection document (report d509fdbf-e8ce-4424-89a8-c15d17c6edc0)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-Low riskStandard 129/9/2024
12. (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: The staff member began the first testable module past the 90 day employment date. The area is now in compliance and the Director understands the regulation. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-09. View official inspection document (report 5c759fe0-6fd8-42b5-a4b3-c7902dfad229)
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
$922/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: 125
- Type: Child Care Facility
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