YMCA of the Suncoast Child Care - Safety Harbor
SAFETY HARBOR, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address535 5th Ave N, Safety Harbor FL, 34695
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7277913968
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
Capacity145
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High7
- Medium5
- Medium-Low9
- Low0
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535 5th Ave N, Safety Harbor FL, 34695, SAFETY HARBOR, FL 34695
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/20/2026
- High1
- Medium-High6
- Medium5
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 105/20/2026
10. Mandatory Reports IV. A.B.C. (10-03)
Knowledge of an open abuse investigation involving the childrens center was not reported to the Child Care Licensing Program within 24 hours or the next day. Comments: Licensing was not informed of incident until 5-19-26. The incident occurred on 5-14-26. Incident was reported to abuse hotline, therefore should have been reported to licensing within 24 hours. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-20. View official inspection document (report 8edbdf4c-ae2c-4202-94d1-f5876c7d3cf1)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 1611/20/2025
16. Childrens Records (16-11)
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not complete it did not include the signature of the physician or it did not include the date the form was issued by the physician. Comments: Obtain an updated Immunization form for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. A random sample of eight children's records and 13 PreK records was inspected; 19 records were in compliance. Due: 12/4/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-20. View official inspection document (report 93c17486-ed89-4a80-b42f-64b3ea1d9818)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 1611/20/2025
16. Childrens Records (16-02)
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information. Comments: Obtain the missing information for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the information is completed and on file. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation. Due: 11/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-20. View official inspection document (report 93c17486-ed89-4a80-b42f-64b3ea1d9818)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 1211/20/2025
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 on 8-25-25 did not have a training transcript on file to show documentation of the required training. Ensure a training transcript is obtained for staff member L.B. and placed in the file. Submit a copy to the License Board office. Due: 11/27/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-20. View official inspection document (report 93c17486-ed89-4a80-b42f-64b3ea1d9818)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 559/5/2025
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: Four staff did not complete the annual Refresher Training prior to the date of expiration. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Record Summary complete the required training. Submit a copy to the License Board office once completed. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments A Food Service inspection dated 8-15-25 is on file. Due: 9/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-05. View official inspection document (report 188b13e7-fb80-4cdf-b234-9f4df47aa098)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 129/5/2025
12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (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. Comments: Staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary did not have 10 hours of in-service training for the 2024-2025 training year on file. Submit a completed In-Service Training Log for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary to the License Board office once the 10 hours are completed. Due: 9/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-05. View official inspection document (report 188b13e7-fb80-4cdf-b234-9f4df47aa098)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 823/26/2025
82. Capacity: X X (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 1 Capacity, Page 10) (82-02)
The childrens center failed to post the room capacity in each room of the childrens center. (Section 1, number 1) Comments: The capacity was not posted for the dining area/cafeteria. Ensure the capacity is posted, preferably on the Evacuation diagram. The capacity for the dining area/cafeteria is 93 children. ADVERTISING XI Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-26. View official inspection document (report e873c27f-35af-4d4b-a75b-6643454aa2ad)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 683/26/2025
68. (68-03)
The first aid kit of the childrens center did not contain the following item(s): [working thermometer and moistened wipes] (Section 13.5) Comments: The First Aid Kit contained a non-working thermometer and alcohol wipes. Obtain a working thermometer and moistened wipes and ensure the First Aid Kit remains fully stocked at all times. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-26. View official inspection document (report e873c27f-35af-4d4b-a75b-6643454aa2ad)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 273/26/2025
27. (27-01)
The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Comments: The annual Fire Inspection expired as of 11-30-24. An approved Fire Inspection was not received until 12-2 24. Ensure fire safety inspections are conducted annually. The annual Fire Inspection expires 12-2-25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-26. View official inspection document (report e873c27f-35af-4d4b-a75b-6643454aa2ad)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 263/26/2025
26. (26-01)
The childrens center failed to post an evacuation diagram for emergencies in [1] classroom(s). (Section 14.3, number 4) Comments: An evacuation diagram was not posted in the dining room/cafeteria area. Ensure the diagram is posted at all times. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT VI Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-26. View official inspection document (report e873c27f-35af-4d4b-a75b-6643454aa2ad)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 1612/18/2024
16. Childrens Records (16-11)
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not complete it did not include the signature of the physician or it did not include the date the form was issued by the physician. Comments: Obtain an updated Immunization form for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. The annual inspection of 62 children's records was conducted; 59 records were in compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-18. View official inspection document (report e2094e30-cbdb-417a-8b62-02c9302ef8cf)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 1612/18/2024
16. Childrens Records (16-02)
See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete information. Comments: Obtain the missing information for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the information is now on file. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation. Due: 1/8/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-18. View official inspection document (report e2094e30-cbdb-417a-8b62-02c9302ef8cf)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 1211/4/2024
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: Staff in the childcare field since 10-17-18 had not completed the 40-clcok hour training and was working with a group of children. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary dated 9-30-24 complete the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript to the License Board office once the training is complete. 13. Staff Credential: I.B. Not Monitored 14. Director Credential: I.B. Not Monitored RECORDS V A 15. Records Available Not Monitored Compliance Comments This is a Re-Inspection conducted in the office, based on paperwork received as Corrective Action. On 10-2-24, the Staff Member in Charge submitted an updated Student Health Exam and an updated Immunization form via email for two children's files. This now brings that area into compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-04. View official inspection document (report 1294a2d5-367a-441a-8bb4-77741bd59039)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 169/30/2024
16. Childrens Records (16-07)
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Student Health Examination Forms. Comments: Obtain a complete Student Health Exam for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. Due: 10/7/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-30. View official inspection document (report 8c2cc99a-cfbf-481e-b906-73c24cea1880)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 169/30/2024
16. Childrens Records (16-09)
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing DH680 Immunization Forms. Comments: Obtain a DH680 Immunization form for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. A random sample of six children's records and six PreK records was inspected; 11 records were in compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-30. View official inspection document (report 8c2cc99a-cfbf-481e-b906-73c24cea1880)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 129/30/2024
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: Staff in the childcare field since 10-17-18 had not completed the 40-clock hour training and was working with a group of children. Ensure staff listed on Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit proof to the License Board office once the training is complete. All staff have completed the School Readiness training requirement. 13. Staff Credential: I.B. Not Monitored 14. Director Credential: I.B. Not Monitored RECORDS V A 15. Records Available Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-30. View official inspection document (report 8c2cc99a-cfbf-481e-b906-73c24cea1880)
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
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About this daycare
- Location: SAFETY HARBOR, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 145
- Type: Child Care Facility
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