Emergent Kids Preschool, LLC
DUNEDIN, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address63 Patricia Ave, Dunedin FL, 34698
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7272298267
Operating details
HoursMon 8:30AM to 4:30PM; Tue 8:30AM to 4:30PM; Wed 8:30AM to 4:30PM; Thu 8:30AM to 4:30PM; Fri 8:30AM to 4:30PM
Capacity36
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High13
- Medium6
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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63 Patricia Ave, Dunedin FL, 34698, DUNEDIN, FL 34698
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/13/2026
- High1
- Medium-High13
- Medium6
- Medium-Low5
- 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: Water bottles for children were not properly labeled with first and last names. Staff labeled all water bottles during the inspection. Ensure water bottles and sippy cups brought from home are properly labeled with first and last names. APPLICATION, FEE, LICENSE X Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-13. View official inspection document (report 954527f0-186a-4d2b-8eb1-0f1a1c79c501)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 385/13/2026
38. Clean/Free of Hazards (Outdoor Play Space): VI. D. (38-02)
The childrens centers outdoor play area contained littler nails glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health safety or well- being of the children. Comments: Dog feces was observed in the outdoor play area near the giant wood stumps where children were playing. Staff removed the feces during the inspection. Technical assistance was given to designate an area for Bow (dog) to use the restroom where children do not play or have access. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-13. View official inspection document (report 954527f0-186a-4d2b-8eb1-0f1a1c79c501)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 215/13/2026
21. Accidents/Incidents V. A. (21-03)
The accidents/incidents documentation of the childrens center, dated [March 2026], did not include the following information: [parent signature] Comments: Two Accident/Incident Reports observed in ProCare, did not have parents signatures. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures a signature will be added to Reports if using a computer application to document injuries/incidents. Due: 5/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-13. View official inspection document (report 954527f0-186a-4d2b-8eb1-0f1a1c79c501)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 125/13/2026
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: A training transcript was missing for H.H. Ensure a copy of the training transcript is obtained and a copy is maintained on file. A reminder was left for all staff to complete 10 hours of in-service training by 6-30-26. Due: 5/18/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-13. View official inspection document (report 954527f0-186a-4d2b-8eb1-0f1a1c79c501)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 672/5/2026
67. (67-04)
The childrens center did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). (Section 13.4, numbers 1 and 2) Comments: Director took a CPR class the day of the inspection, which brings this area into compliance.Please make arrangements for the remaining staff to update First Aid and CPR trainings. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-05. View official inspection document (report 420e6465-ac82-4f11-b771-923a00e09cb0)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 672/5/2026
67. (67-01)
The childrens center did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training. (Section 13.4, numbers 1 and 2) Comments: Please submit current First Aid training for at least one staff member. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-05. View official inspection document (report 420e6465-ac82-4f11-b771-923a00e09cb0)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 612/5/2026
61. (61-01)
The childrens center did not have current vaccination records for the pet observed. Vaccinations are available for this type of animal. (Section 10, number 9) Comments: Please submit documentation of current vaccinations for Bow, the Owner/Directors dog that is kept in her office. Due: 2/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-05. View official inspection document (report 420e6465-ac82-4f11-b771-923a00e09cb0)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 392/5/2026
39. (39-01)
A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [the large natural climbers]. (Section 11.2, number 3) Comments: Provider states mulch is to be delivered this week.Please provide photographs of the tree stumps with the required resilient surface at least six feet around them and six inches in depth.ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-05. View official inspection document (report 420e6465-ac82-4f11-b771-923a00e09cb0)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 272/5/2026
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: Fire Marshal completed a Fire inspection during the Licensing inspection.The Fire inspection expires 2/5/27.ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-05. View official inspection document (report 420e6465-ac82-4f11-b771-923a00e09cb0)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 182/5/2026
18. Medication: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36) (18-07)
The written medication record did not include the following information:the childs name, the name of the medication, date, time, amount of dosage to be given, and signature of the custodial parent or legal guardian. (Section 16, number 1 and 6) Comments: Please submit the completed Medication log for the childs medication that was missing the form. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-05. View official inspection document (report 420e6465-ac82-4f11-b771-923a00e09cb0)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 162/5/2026
16. (16-05)
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. (Section 19.2, number 7) Comments: Please submit the completed Emergency Medical Release for the child whose form was not complete. 17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48) Compliance Due: 2/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-05. View official inspection document (report 420e6465-ac82-4f11-b771-923a00e09cb0)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 122/5/2026
12. (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. (Section 14.2, number 3) Comments: Please provide a certificate showing Fire Extinguisher training has been completed by the staff member whose file was missing a certificate. Compliance Comments There is one staff member that holds current credentials. Due: 2/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-05. View official inspection document (report 420e6465-ac82-4f11-b771-923a00e09cb0)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 1610/22/2025
16. Childrens Records (16-11)
See Childrens Records Summary for [2] 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: Please submit current Immunization forms for the children whose forms have expired. Due: 11/5/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report 9d884e7a-f787-4b0f-a15c-dc1b9347964a)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 1110/22/2025
11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-15)
Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the childrens center and available for review by the licensing authority. Comments: The Personnel records file for a new, part-time staff member was not available at the time of the inspection. Please submit the staff member's file when retrieved. Staff member may not work at the Center until the paperwork is received. Due: 11/5/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report 9d884e7a-f787-4b0f-a15c-dc1b9347964a)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 1210/22/2025
12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-10)
See the Personnel Records Summary for[2]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: Please submit in-service training certificates or DCF transcripts to show 10 hours of trainings for 2024/2025. Compliance Comments There is one staff member who holds current credentials. Due: 11/5/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report 9d884e7a-f787-4b0f-a15c-dc1b9347964a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1810/22/2025
18. Medication: V. A. (18-13)
The written medication record was not complete in that [all documentation for dispensed medication is in electronic form only]. Comments: All prior dispensing of a daily medication given to a child will be printed and kept with the medication. Going forward, a written medication log will be completed when the medicine is dispensed. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report 9d884e7a-f787-4b0f-a15c-dc1b9347964a)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 3910/22/2025
39. Resilient Surface: VI. D. (39-01)
A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [the large natural climbers]. Comments: The Center has acquired giant, de-barked tree trunks for the children to be able to walk across, climb, and explore. The trunks must not be used until an adequate resilient surface is provided beneath them and at least six feet around them. They also must be at least six feet away from the live trees, fence, or poles. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report 9d884e7a-f787-4b0f-a15c-dc1b9347964a)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 5510/22/2025
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: Please submit signed Exposure Control plans for the staff members whose documents have expired. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments There was a Food inspection on 8/22/25. Due: 11/5/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report 9d884e7a-f787-4b0f-a15c-dc1b9347964a)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 786/17/2025
78. Food/Nutrition (78-01)
The childrens center did not provide nutritious meals/snacks to meet the daily nutritional needs of the children in that [on several days, the snack menu lists only one food group for that day.]. Comments: Please submit a snack menu which includes two different food groups for each day that children are in care, keeping in mind the need for snacks to be a healthy choice, as well as age-appropriate size food. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-17. View official inspection document (report 9580fc6f-6c94-4df6-8b25-6907d1651641)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 606/17/2025
60. Toxic Hazardous Materials (60-03)
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. Comments: Cleaning supplies were observed in a cabinet with a disengaged child-proof lock, giving access to the children in care. Staff engaged the lock, making it safe for the children. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-17. View official inspection document (report 9580fc6f-6c94-4df6-8b25-6907d1651641)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 296/17/2025
29. Fire Drills. VI. B. (29-04)
Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [a drill done in May 2025]. Comments: Director stated she did not conduct a Fire Drill in May, but she is making changes so as not to forget again. The Fire Drill log will be hung where it will be seen on a regular basis, and therefore a reminder, and the Director is going to set electronic reminders on her phone. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-17. View official inspection document (report 9580fc6f-6c94-4df6-8b25-6907d1651641)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 171/23/2025
17. (17-09)
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. Comments: Staff in the 4's classroom forgot to mark a child out on the attendance roster when he left. Staff updated the roster with the time the child left the school. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-23. View official inspection document (report 1be2cf14-c1b6-4d43-99cf-21c69d120af6)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-Low riskStandard 5510/25/2024
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: There are four staff members that signed the annual Exposure Control Plan after the previous plan had expired. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments There was a Food inspection on 7/8/24. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-25. View official inspection document (report 8046034a-8cc5-4b72-b30f-390576bd9416)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 2710/25/2024
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: The previous Fire inspection expired 9/12/24, but the current Fire inspection was not conducted until 10/22/24. The current inspection expires 10/22/25. Administrative action will be taken. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-25. View official inspection document (report 8046034a-8cc5-4b72-b30f-390576bd9416)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1810/25/2024
18. Medication: V. A. (18-07)
The written medication record did not include the following information:the childs name, the name of the medication, date, time, amount of dosage to be given, and signature of the custodial parent or legal guardian. Comments: Please submit a completed Medication Record and Parent Authorization for the child whose medication that is missing the document. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-25. View official inspection document (report 8046034a-8cc5-4b72-b30f-390576bd9416)
Not corrected
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,063/month
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About this daycare
- Location: DUNEDIN, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 36
- Type: Child Care Facility
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