Discovery Bay Preschool
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address6030 1st St N, Saint Petersburg FL, 33703
CitySAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33703
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7275227879
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM
Capacity97
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High2
- Medium11
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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6030 1st St N, Saint Petersburg FL, 33703, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33703
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/17/2026
- High3
- Medium-High2
- Medium11
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low riskStandard 806/17/2026
80. Formula (80-01)
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. Comments: Director will double check that all sippy cups are labeled with childs first and last name. She will also talk with staff to ensure the cups are labeled when children arrive. APPLICATION, FEE, LICENSE X Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-17. View official inspection document (report d2bed314-123f-4239-bfc5-611d7762020b)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 726/17/2026
72. Diapering Practices VII. E. (72-04)
The handwashing sink in the [1 year-old classroom] was observed being used for other than handwashing.[paint brushes and paint cups] was placed/observed in the sink. Comments: Staff removed items TRANSPORTATION VIII Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-17. View official inspection document (report d2bed314-123f-4239-bfc5-611d7762020b)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 246/17/2026
24. Written Report (Infants) V. A. (24-02)
The daily written report for infants did not include the following information: [diaper changes]. Comments: The director will give the staff in the 1 year-old classroom a diaper chart to keep track of diaper changes that the staff can put into their tablet at nap time. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-17. View official inspection document (report d2bed314-123f-4239-bfc5-611d7762020b)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 186/17/2026
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 [a 4 year old child was given a non-prescription medication without a physicians note for dosage]. Comments: Director will send medication home. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-17. View official inspection document (report d2bed314-123f-4239-bfc5-611d7762020b)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 116/17/2026
11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-06)
See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. Comments: Completed at visit Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-17. View official inspection document (report d2bed314-123f-4239-bfc5-611d7762020b)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 7210/10/2025
72. Diapering Practices VII. E. (72-04)
The handwashing sink in the [1's room] was observed being used for other than handwashing.[sippy cups] was placed/observed in the sink. Comments: Sippy cups were stored in the diaper handwashing sink. They were moved during the visit. Director stated this will not occur again and staff will be reminded. TRANSPORTATION VIII Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-10. View official inspection document (report 66bb8ebd-893b-4d48-963b-a8d5ea8a3f72)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 176/16/2025
17. (17-06)
Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [3 classrooms did not document the transition log when they went to the playground]. Comments: Licensing specialist observed the closing log and the 12th and 13th of June were not documented.]. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-16. View official inspection document (report c1423c2a-81bf-4f5f-937f-529efff2cc61)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 866/16/2025
86. Group Size (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 4 Group Size, Pages 14-15) (86-02)
At least one of the two teachers required to maintain staff to child ratio for a group size of [toddlers and 2 year old classroom] for (age group) did not possess an active credential as recognized by DCF. (Section 4, numbers 1 6 and 10) School Readiness [SR] Comments: Submit corrective action to ensure that classrooms that one teacher has a CDA to maintain child ratio for the group of children in the toddler room and the 2 year old classroom. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments . Counselor Comments During todays visit licensing specialist addressed a complaint alleging that a 3 year old female child came home with a slight cut under her eye and the eye was black and blue. The following staff were interviewed: Shanice Newome - 3 teacher and Megan Steadman - Director ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Christine Grybauskas Date: 06/16/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Megan Steadman Date: 06/16/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-16. View official inspection document (report c1423c2a-81bf-4f5f-937f-529efff2cc61)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 726/16/2025
72. Diapering Practices VII. E. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3, Diapering, Pages 28-29) (72-01)
Items unrelated to diapering were observed on the diaper changing surface or stored in the diaper changing area. (Section 12.3, number 6) Comments: Licensing specialist observed items that were not related to diapering. Staff removed all items. TRANSPORTATION VIII Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-16. View official inspection document (report c1423c2a-81bf-4f5f-937f-529efff2cc61)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 556/16/2025
55. Isolation Area (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13 Health Related Requirements, Pages 30-31) (55-06)
The childrens center did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Comments: Corrected at visit Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-16. View official inspection document (report c1423c2a-81bf-4f5f-937f-529efff2cc61)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 176/16/2025
17. (17-05)
Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [Licensing specialist observed the closing log and the 12th and 13th of June were not documented]. Comments: Submit corrective action to ensure the premises are checked and the closing log is documented. Due: 7/2/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-16. View official inspection document (report c1423c2a-81bf-4f5f-937f-529efff2cc61)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 176/16/2025
17. (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 19 children and 20 children were marked in on the attendace roster.].]. (Section 19.3, numbers 1 and 3) Comments: Submit corrective action to ensure that the attendance is kept accurate at all times. Due: 7/2/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-16. View official inspection document (report c1423c2a-81bf-4f5f-937f-529efff2cc61)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 214/24/2025
21. Accidents/Incidents V. A. (21-02)
The childrens center failed to document accidents/incidents on the day of occurrence. Comments: Staff failed to write an incident report before the child left for the day. Submit a plan ensuring that all staff understand the regulation. Include in the plan the procedures for staff writing incident reports after accurately, legibly and how you will ensure signatures are obtained the same day of occurrence. 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 33. Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-24. View official inspection document (report fce6ec6a-3850-4d60-aeb5-5a4d2a74ee43)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 214/16/2025
21. Accidents/Incidents V. A. (21-03)
The accidents/incidents documentation of the childrens center, dated [on the day of the occurrence], did not include the following information: [parent/pickup persons signature] Comments: Submit corrective action to ensure that accident/incident reports are signed by parent/pickup person. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-16. View official inspection document (report 198d195e-b1a6-4153-8262-be9392211e77)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 214/16/2025
21. Accidents/Incidents V. A. (21-02)
The childrens center failed to document accidents/incidents on the day of occurrence. Comments: Licensing specialist observed the following: Accident/Incident report was not written for a child that was bit by another child or the child that was released to the wrong parent. Submit corrective action to ensure that accident/incident reports are written the day of occurrence. Due: 5/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-16. View official inspection document (report 198d195e-b1a6-4153-8262-be9392211e77)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 054/16/2025
05. Authorized Release II. A. (05-02)
A child was released to an unknown or unrelated individual in a manner not authorized in writing by the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Comments: Submit corrective action to ensure children are released to the parent, guardian or pickup person designated on the Children's Enrollment form. 06. Adult-Child Ratio: II. B. Not Monitored 07. Infant Group Size II.C. Not Monitored 08. Swimming Pool/Areas: II. D., E. Not Monitored CHILD DISCIPLINE III 09. Disciplinary Practices III. Not Monitored 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-16. View official inspection document (report 198d195e-b1a6-4153-8262-be9392211e77)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 172/10/2025
17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. (17-05)
Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [no signature on 2/7/25]. Comments: There was no signature on the closing log for 2/7/25. Discussed the importance of signing the closing log. Please submit a plan that ensures the closing log gets documented daily. Not Monitored Comments No current medications. 18. Medication: V. A. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-10. View official inspection document (report d9c1a804-21c4-4fbe-889f-033ad79d33c3)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 372/10/2025
37. Square Footage (Outdoor) VI. D. (37-01)
The outdoor play space at the childrens center calculated at 90 square feet per child allowed [13] children to use the space at one time but [18] children were observed in the play area. Comments: I confirmed that the 2's class was out of capacity on the playground with the 18 children and the outdoor space only has capacity for 13 children. Submit a plan ensuring that the capacity of the playground will be met at all times. 38. Clean/Free of Hazards (Outdoor Play Space): VI. D. Not Monitored 39. Resilient Surface: VI. D. Not Monitored 40. Adequate Fencing: VI. D. Not Monitored 41. Sun/Shade VI.D. Not Monitored 42. Napping Space VI. E. Not Monitored 43. Exits Clear VI. E. Not Monitored 44. Infant Sleep Positioning Not Monitored 45. Accessible/Operable VI. F. Not Monitored 46. Number/Location (Bathrooms) VI. F. Not Monitored 47. Bathroom Supplies VI.F. Not Monitored 48. Cleaned/Sanitized (Bathroom) VI.F. Not Monitored 49. Quantity/Appropriate (Outdoor Equipment) VI. G. Not Monitored 50. Maintained/Safe (Outdoor Equipment) VI.G. Not Monitored 51. Quantity/Appropriate Not Monitored 52. Maintained/Safe Not Monitored 53. Napping Equipment Not Monitored 54. Infant Toys/Equipment Cleaned/Sanitized Daily VI. H. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-10. View official inspection document (report ba1c3263-1fd1-4606-8f4c-d1746bf460b3)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 062/10/2025
06. Adult-Child Ratio: II. B. (06-01)
The adult-child ratio was not met. There was/were [1 ] staff supervising [18 2 years old] children. Comments: I did confirm the 2-years-old staff member was out of ratio. The staff member had 18 children two-years-old children on 2/7/25 while on the playground. Submit a plan ensuring that ratio will be met at all times. 07. Infant Group Size II.C. Not Monitored 08. Swimming Pool/Areas: II. D., E. Not Monitored CHILD DISCIPLINE III 09. Disciplinary Practices III. Not Monitored 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-10. View official inspection document (report ba1c3263-1fd1-4606-8f4c-d1746bf460b3)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium riskStandard 5411/14/2024
54. Infant Toys/Equipment Cleaned/Sanitized Daily VI. H. (54-02)
There was no labeled container provided for storage of dirty toys and play materials. [There was no labeld bin in the one year old classroom]. Comments: During the inspection a bin was labeled, and the Director discussed the requirements with the staff. This brings this area into compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-14. View official inspection document (report 23d17912-8566-44ac-a4b8-c131cbc564fd)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,065/month
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About this daycare
- Location: SAINT PETERSBURG, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 97
- Type: Child Care Facility
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