Lealman YMCA Preschool Academy
ST PETERSBURG, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address5175 45th St N, St Petersburg FL, 33714
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7272053115
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity131
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High6
- Medium6
- Medium-Low9
- Low0
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5175 45th St N, St Petersburg FL, 33714, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33714
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/13/2026
- High2
- Medium-High6
- Medium6
- Medium-Low7
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low riskStandard 805/13/2026
80. Formula (80-01)
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. Comments: Director will ensure all staff check sippy cups for first and last name. APPLICATION, FEE, LICENSE X Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-13. View official inspection document (report 7fc1c6ca-dbbe-409b-8cc7-13a40d2ccb9a)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 555/13/2026
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: Completed at visit. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments A food inspection was conducted on 12-16-25 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-13. View official inspection document (report 7fc1c6ca-dbbe-409b-8cc7-13a40d2ccb9a)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 175/13/2026
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. [Licensing specialist observed 7 children and 6 were marked in on the roster.]. Comments: Completed at visit. Director will have a staff meeting and review attendance regulations. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-13. View official inspection document (report 7fc1c6ca-dbbe-409b-8cc7-13a40d2ccb9a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 125/13/2026
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: Completed at visit. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-13. View official inspection document (report 7fc1c6ca-dbbe-409b-8cc7-13a40d2ccb9a)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 115/13/2026
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: Completed at visit Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-13. View official inspection document (report 7fc1c6ca-dbbe-409b-8cc7-13a40d2ccb9a)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 115/13/2026
11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-05)
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have a completely signed Acknowledgement Form. Comments: Completed at visit. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-13. View official inspection document (report 7fc1c6ca-dbbe-409b-8cc7-13a40d2ccb9a)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 271/8/2026
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 current fire inspection expired 12/16/25. Send a current approved inspection when completed. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-08. View official inspection document (report 7b854109-e3a5-4966-a294-7f128f99c509)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 0910/23/2025
09. Disciplinary Practices III. (09-01)
A method of discipline was used at the childrens center that was severe humiliating or frightening in that [A staff threw an hour glass timer at a child and hurt her. ]. Comments: A staff became frustrated with a child and threw an hourglass timer her way and the timer hit the child on the head giving the child a laceration. REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IV Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-23. View official inspection document (report 9f2428ab-ff03-4f0d-8d0b-7cc1a10102d4)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 129/19/2025
12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-05)
See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel who have documentation to show a completion date of the 40- clock hour training requirement but not within 15 months of employment within the child care industry. Comments: Submit a DCF transcript showing staff completed their 40 clock hours. Due: 10/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-19. View official inspection document (report 3a976192-6166-4fca-88bf-52fcbfaca2ae)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 569/19/2025
56. Health Inspection(s) (56-01)
The childrens center did not have proof of a current approved annual food service inspection. Comments: Completed at visit Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-19. View official inspection document (report 3a976192-6166-4fca-88bf-52fcbfaca2ae)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 559/19/2025
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: Completed at visit SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-19. View official inspection document (report 3a976192-6166-4fca-88bf-52fcbfaca2ae)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 169/19/2025
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: Submit a current immunization for the child listed on the Children's Record Summary Due: 9/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-19. View official inspection document (report 3a976192-6166-4fca-88bf-52fcbfaca2ae)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 169/19/2025
16. Childrens Records (16-06)
See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with missing Student Health Examination Forms. Comments: Submit current physical for the child listed on the Children's Record Summary Due: 9/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-19. View official inspection document (report 3a976192-6166-4fca-88bf-52fcbfaca2ae)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 804/11/2025
80. Formula (80-01)
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. Comments: The center will provider prelabeled stickers to have on hand when the items arrive without complete names on the bottles and/or sippy cups. This brings this area into compliance. APPLICATION, FEE, LICENSE X Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-11. View official inspection document (report e96a956c-4340-4cb0-9f45-39dc170085fe)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 724/11/2025
72. Diapering Practices VII. E. (72-03)
Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. Comments: A diapering pad was observed with a rip. During the inspection the pad was removed and the nonpermeable surface underneath will be used. This brings this area into compliance. TRANSPORTATION VIII Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-11. View official inspection document (report e96a956c-4340-4cb0-9f45-39dc170085fe)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 174/11/2025
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. [a 3's classroom had 8 children present and 3 were not marked in on the attendance sheet]. Comments: A plan ensuring that the Director reviewed with the staff that they must promptly mark children in attendance was received. The administration will also do frequent attendance checks. This brings this area into compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-11. View official inspection document (report e96a956c-4340-4cb0-9f45-39dc170085fe)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium riskStandard 7912/9/2024
79. Food Service (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 36-42) (79-16)
The childrens center refrigerator/freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. Comments: Two of the classroom refrigerators were missing thermometer. Obtained thermometer. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-09. View official inspection document (report b0dce834-a1a3-4941-b7fc-fbfdf609f4b3)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 2112/9/2024
21. (21-01)
Child care personnel failed to share the accident or incident report with the custodial parent/legal guardian or individual authorized to pick up the child on the date that the incident occurred. (Section 15.1, numbers 2 and 4) Comments: During the inspection the assistant director submitted an approved plan stating that staff will verify incidents reports with other staff when children are combined with another group, to be sure they are signed by parents or individual picking up the same day of occurrence. This brings this area into compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-09. View official inspection document (report b0dce834-a1a3-4941-b7fc-fbfdf609f4b3)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 1112/9/2024
11. (11-06)
See the Personnel Records Summary [15] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3) Comments: Complete the forms for the staff noted on the Personnel Records Summary. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-09. View official inspection document (report b0dce834-a1a3-4941-b7fc-fbfdf609f4b3)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 809/11/2024
80. Formula (80-09)
Breastmilk or formula was fed to the wrong child. Comments: A written plan was received from the Director during the investigation. The plan is to have a photo of each child in the classroom to verify identity. Prior to feeding each infant, staff will verify child's name/face with the photo. This brings this area into compliance. Parents were notified of the incident. APPLICATION, FEE, LICENSE X 81. Application, Fee, License X Not Monitored 82. Capacity: X Not Monitored ADVERTISING XI 83. Advertising XI Not Monitored ACCESS XII 84. Access- In Person/By Telephone XII. Not Monitored 85. Other Not Monitored Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments . ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Mary Jane Elder Date: 09/11/2024 ____________________________________________ Received by: Tracey Frank Date: 09/11/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-11. View official inspection document (report 97db02f7-d735-4a94-8e79-b6240ab67ff3)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 169/11/2024
16. Childrens Records (16-05)
See Childrens Records Summary for [4] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. Comments: Obtain the missing information for the children noted on the Children's Records Summary. Compliance Comments Discussed timing of documenting transition logs. Discussed outside times for infants. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-11. View official inspection document (report 03ea0fa2-07e4-46a8-95e0-0d561a90e989)
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/month
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About this daycare
- Location: ST PETERSBURG, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 131
- Type: Child Care Facility
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