YMCA Of The Suncoast Child Care - Lift Academy
CLEARWATER, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1005 S Highland Ave, Clearwater FL, 33756
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7272587659
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
Capacity19
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium6
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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1005 S Highland Ave, Clearwater FL, 33756, CLEARWATER, FL 33756
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/22/2026
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium6
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 115/22/2026
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: Staff did not sign an Acknowledgement Form prior to the expiration date of 5-3-25. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the form. Submit a copy to the License Board office once completed. Due: 5/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-22. View official inspection document (report 1c8b8442-16b1-4f61-aa68-9fde1afc1ab2)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 125/22/2026
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: Staff hired 1-6-25 did not complete the 40-clock hour training by 4-6-26. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript once the training is complete. A reminder was left for all staff to complete 10 hours of in-service training by 6-30-26. Due: 5/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-22. View official inspection document (report 1c8b8442-16b1-4f61-aa68-9fde1afc1ab2)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 555/22/2026
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: Staff did not complete annual Refresher Training prior to the expiration date of 8-2-25. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit a copy to the License Board office once the training has been completed. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments A Non-Food Agreement dated 12-26-24 is on file. Due: 5/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-22. View official inspection document (report 1c8b8442-16b1-4f61-aa68-9fde1afc1ab2)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 655/22/2026
65. Handwashing VII. A. (65-07)
Hand hygiene procedures, including situations at times, were not posted in food preparation diapering and toileting areas. Comments: There was no hand washing sign posted in the girls restroom. Ensure a sign is posted. Due: 5/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-22. View official inspection document (report 1c8b8442-16b1-4f61-aa68-9fde1afc1ab2)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 162/25/2026
16. Childrens Records (16-05)
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. Comments: There was 1 new child enrolled since the last inspection and the emergency medical release form was found to be incomplete. Please submit the completed form to PCLB. Due: 3/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-25. View official inspection document (report afe82e81-71db-405e-8e0c-80b4ef3983d6)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 172/25/2026
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 2-24- 25]. Comments: The closing log was not signed on 2-24-25. The SMIC submitted a corrective action statement at time of inspection. It states I am setting am alarm in my phone to ensure that the log is filled out after the site inspection walk. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-25. View official inspection document (report afe82e81-71db-405e-8e0c-80b4ef3983d6)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium riskStandard 148/18/2025
14. Director Credential: I.B. (14-04)
The childrens center owner failed to notify the Child Care Licensing Program within 5 working days of when the childrens center lost their credentialed director or when there was a change in director. Comments: The children's center had a new director in place starting 4/23/25 and PCLB was not notified. Director was able to make copies of most her paperwork, please submit a 1651 and a letter from the YMCA stating there is a new director in place. RECORDS V A Compliance Comments The annual inspection of 6 children's records were inspected and 4 were found to be in compliance. Due: 8/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-18. View official inspection document (report 7b4125b8-0811-4083-93c7-e791c7b2e026)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 168/18/2025
16. Childrens Records (16-02)
See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete information. Comments: 2 child enrollment forms were not signed or dated by the parent. Submit complete child ID forms to PCLB. Due: 9/2/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-18. View official inspection document (report 7b4125b8-0811-4083-93c7-e791c7b2e026)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 168/18/2025
16. Childrens Records (16-05)
See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. Comments: 2 emergency medical release forms were incomplete. Submit the completed forms including the notary stamp to PCLB. Due: 9/2/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-18. View official inspection document (report 7b4125b8-0811-4083-93c7-e791c7b2e026)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 178/18/2025
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 5-13- 25]. Comments: Director was not present on 5-13-25, she will ensure that who ever closes for the night will document the closing log. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-18. View official inspection document (report 7b4125b8-0811-4083-93c7-e791c7b2e026)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 228/18/2025
22. Posted/Appropriate Activities: V. A. (22-03)
The plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous location accessible to custodial parents or legal guardians. Comments: The school age classroom did not have a daily schedule posted. Submit a photo of the daily schedule to PCLB. Due: 9/2/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-18. View official inspection document (report 7b4125b8-0811-4083-93c7-e791c7b2e026)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 828/18/2025
82. Capacity: X (82-02)
The childrens center failed to post the room capacity in each room of the childrens center. Comments: The capacity was not posted in the classroom at time of inspection. It was posted during the inspection. ADVERTISING XI Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-18. View official inspection document (report 7b4125b8-0811-4083-93c7-e791c7b2e026)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 682/27/2025
68. First Aid Kit and Materials on Premises/Field Trips VII. B. (68-03)
The first aid kit of the childrens center did not contain the following item(s): [thermometer and first aid book.] Comments: Please submit a photo of a thermometer and a first aid book to PCLB. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-27. View official inspection document (report 162c5435-a31f-45eb-b19d-914d54b4c84b)
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
$1,085/month
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About this daycare
- Location: CLEARWATER, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 19
- Type: Child Care Facility
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