PCS Employee Child Care At Bette Ra Ivey Discovery Center
PINELLAS PARK, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address8570 66th St N, Pinellas Park FL, 33781
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7275496550
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:30PM
Capacity182
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium5
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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8570 66th St N, Pinellas Park FL, 33781, PINELLAS PARK, FL 33781
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/10/2026
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium5
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 176/10/2026
17. (17-05)
Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [no signature for 6-8- 26. ]. Comments: Center closing log was not signed/verified for 6-8-26. 18. Medication: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36) Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-10. View official inspection document (report b7ffed82-b229-400f-94d4-251a302e74a3)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 1710/6/2025
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. [1 and 2 year old class. ]. Comments: A 2-year-old class moved a child to another 2's classroom and did not sign the child out. Their attendance reflected 11 and they had 10. A 1-year-old class had a visitor from another 1's classroom and did not sign the child in. Their attendance reflected 9 and they had 10. Both classroom teachers corrected the record immediately which brings this area back into compliance. Discussed the importance of accurate attendance especially if there was an emergency. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-06. View official inspection document (report e0bc0c98-f978-4796-aa14-aeefcd2365e8)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1810/6/2025
18. Medication: V. A. (18-17)
Written directions on the prescription label the manufacturers label or from the childs doctor for dispensing prescription or non- prescription medication were not followed in that [The medication was prescribed in Jan.]. Comments: A prescription diaper cream was prescribed to a child in January 2025 to be used for 7 days. The parent brought the medication in to be used again on the child on 10/6/25 without an updated note from the prescribing physician. The medication was put in the clinic for pickup, and the parent was notified an updated note from the physician was needed in order to use on the child. This brings this area into compliance. Discussed and read with the Director the regulations for giving medication at the center. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-06. View official inspection document (report e0bc0c98-f978-4796-aa14-aeefcd2365e8)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 8010/6/2025
80. Formula (80-01)
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. Comments: There was a bottle without a first and last name and a cup without a last name located in the refrigerator of an infant classroom. The teacher immediately identified and labeled the bottle and cup appropriately. Which brings this area into compliance. APPLICATION, FEE, LICENSE X Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-06. View official inspection document (report e0bc0c98-f978-4796-aa14-aeefcd2365e8)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 125/13/2025
12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-13)
Child care personnel in compliance with school-age training requirements did not complete all childrens center training requirements within 120 days of employment at a childrens center. Comments: 1 staff member with SA training did not complete the required children's center training within 120 days of employment. Staff member listed on the personnel record's summary has completed the children's center training which brings this area into compliance. *A reminder was given that all staff have until 6/30/25 to finish 10 hours of in-service training. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-13. View official inspection document (report 038df05d-892f-4aec-9f5c-8b1725df5dbb)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 092/11/2025
09. Disciplinary Practices III. (09-04)
A form of discipline used by child care personnel included the use of spanking or other form of physical punishment. Comments: A staff was seen on video smacking the bottom of a one year old child. REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IV 10. Mandatory Reports IV. A.B.C. Not Monitored PERSONNEL I 11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening Not Monitored 12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . Not Monitored 13. Staff Credential: I.B. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-11. View official inspection document (report 7a4ca297-f3dd-4b74-a7d5-2579e940996b)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 212/11/2025
21. Accidents/Incidents V. A. (21-02)
The childrens center failed to document accidents/incidents on the day of occurrence. Comments: An incident report was not written and given to the parent on the day of the incident. 22. Posted/Appropriate Activities: V. A. Not Monitored 23. Written Plan (Infants) V. A. Not Monitored 24. Written Report (Infants) V. A. Not Monitored 25. Field Trips V. A. Not Monitored 26. Emergency Plan/Diagram Posted V. A. Not Monitored PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT VI 27. Fire Inspection VI.B. Not Monitored 28. Telephone VI.B. Not Monitored 29. Fire Drills. VI. B. Not Monitored 30. Square Footage (Indoor) VI. C. Not Monitored 31. Separate Room (Infants) VI.C. Not Monitored 32. Outdoor Exit (Infants) VI. C. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-11. View official inspection document (report 7a4ca297-f3dd-4b74-a7d5-2579e940996b)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 6010/30/2024
60. Toxic Hazardous Materials (60-04)
The childrens centers storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. Comments: In several classrooms, staff had personal bags that were not stored properly. Submit a plan of action for staff to secure personal belongings where they will not be accessible to children. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-30. View official inspection document (report 472276c3-93e0-4117-8035-fa5084dc0152)
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: PINELLAS PARK, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 182
- Type: Child Care Facility
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