Citzens Alliance For Progress Inc. Union Academy Family Center
TARPON SPRINGS, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address401 E Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Tarpon Springs FL, 34689
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7279345881
Operating details
HoursMon 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Tue 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Wed 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Thu 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Fri 2:00PM to 6:00PM
Capacity75
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/13/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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401 E Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Tarpon Springs FL, 34689, TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/13/2024
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- Medium-High1
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- Low0
2024
- Medium riskStandard 129/13/2024
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: One staff member started her DCF clock hours prior to employment at this center and has not completed them within the required timeframe. This staff member is being moved to an administrative position until she completes them. This is resolved. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-13. View official inspection document (report 7803c336-1033-4a02-ac82-bb9146c85ec1)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 129/13/2024
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: One staff member completed 10 hours of in-service, but not prior to 6-30-24. This is now resolved. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-13. View official inspection document (report 7803c336-1033-4a02-ac82-bb9146c85ec1)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 179/13/2024
17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. (17-06)
Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [in all groups. ]. Comments: The attendance sheets do not reflect verifications of transitions. The Director spoke to the staff during the visit about this and is also planning to meet with the staff to go over the importance of verifying and recording transitions at all times. Not Monitored Comments There are no children on medication. 18. Medication: V. A. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-13. View official inspection document (report 7803c336-1033-4a02-ac82-bb9146c85ec1)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 279/13/2024
27. Fire Inspection VI.B. (27-01)
The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. Comments: There is a current fire inspection on file dated 7-5-24. The previous fire inspection expired 6-30-24. The Director stated that she will ensure that next year the fire department is contacted with enough time to conduct the inspection prior to expiration. This is resolved. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-09-13. View official inspection document (report 7803c336-1033-4a02-ac82-bb9146c85ec1)
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
$973/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: 75
- Type: Child Care Facility
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