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CLEARWATER, FL·Family Day Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7273317311
Operating details
HoursMon 8:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 8:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 8:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 8:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 8:30AM to 5:30PM
Capacity8
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/27/2026
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2026
- Medium riskStandard 062/27/2026
06. Training Dates/Hours: I.B. (06-03)
The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by the operator between July 1-June 30 annually.These training hours were for the fiscal year that ended [6/30/25] when 10 hours of training was the requirement. Comments: This is a 2nd re-inspection conducted in the office and is based on paperwork received as corrective action. Provider has not submitted documentation for trainings due for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. Submit certificates of completion for 10 in-service training hours. An additional 10 hours is required for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, and must be completed by 6/30/26. The trainings used for 2024/2025 may not be used for 2025/2026. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS WILL BE TAKEN. If corrective action is not received by the due date, and a 3rd re-inspection is necessary, an additional fee will be imposed. 07. Capacity: I.C. Not Monitored 08. Supervision: I.C. Not Monitored FACILITY RECORD: II Compliance Comments Provider submitted signed Distracted Driver and Influenza brochures for the children enrolled, bringing this area into compliance. Provider is reminded that Distracted Driver brochures are to be distributed for signature during the months of APRIL and SEPTEMBER. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-27. View official inspection document (report e1d3c6ec-9ac9-421a-9818-8d230a22d0d1)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 112/2/2026
11. Physical Examination: II. A. (11-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. Comments: Please submit a (current) Health examination form for the child (SC) whose file was missing one.ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN. 12. Immunization Certificate: II.A. Not Monitored 13. Medication Records: II.A. Not Monitored 14. Daily Attendance: II.A. Not Monitored 15. License/Fine Posted: II.A. Not Monitored 16. Inspection Report: II.A. Not Monitored 17. Activities Schedule: II.C. Not Monitored SAFETY/HEALTH: III 18. First Aid Supplies: III.A Not Monitored 19. Emergency Plan: III.A. Not Monitored 20. Accident/Incident Report: III.A. Not Monitored 21. Fire Drills: III.A. Not Monitored 22. Communicable Disease Control: III.B. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-02. View official inspection document (report f1d977d4-7978-44ad-b2fd-18f72d159db5)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 092/2/2026
09. Identification/Enrollment: II.A. (09-10)
The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [no signatures were collected]. Comments: Please submit signed Distracted Driver brochures for each child enrolled. 10. Emergency Medical Release: II.A. Not Monitored Due: 2/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-02. View official inspection document (report f1d977d4-7978-44ad-b2fd-18f72d159db5)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 092/2/2026
09. Identification/Enrollment: II.A. (09-05)
The family child care home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [no signatures were collected]. Comments: Please submit signatures documenting parents receipt of the Flu brochures for each child. Due: 2/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-02. View official inspection document (report f1d977d4-7978-44ad-b2fd-18f72d159db5)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 062/2/2026
06. Training Dates/Hours: I.B. (06-03)
The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by the operator between July 1-June 30 annually.These training hours were for the fiscal year that ended [6/30/25] when 10 hours of training was the requirement. Comments: Please submit certificates of completion for 10 in-service training hours.An additional 10 hours is required for the 2025/2026 fiscal year.The trainings used for 2024/2025 may not be used for 2025/2026. 07. Capacity: I.C. Not Monitored 08. Supervision: I.C. Not Monitored FACILITY RECORD: II Due: 2/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-02. View official inspection document (report f1d977d4-7978-44ad-b2fd-18f72d159db5)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 0910/29/2025
09. Identification/Enrollment: II.A. (09-10)
The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [no signatures were collected]. Comments: Please submit signed Distracted Driver brochures for each child enrolled. Be advised, the brochures need to be distributed again in April. Due: 11/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-29. View official inspection document (report f12f3c3b-516b-45eb-b44d-bee6c53fca68)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 0410/29/2025
04. CPR Certificate: I.B. (04-01)
The operators certification for infant and child CPR was no longer current. Comments: Provider CPR expired 9/30/25. Please submit documentation showing current CPR for Provider. Due: 11/5/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-29. View official inspection document (report f12f3c3b-516b-45eb-b44d-bee6c53fca68)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 0410/29/2025
04. CPR Certificate: I.B. (04-02)
The substitutes certification for pediatric CPR was no longer current. Comments: Substitute CPR expired 9/30/25. Please submit documentation showing current CPR for Substitute. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-29. View official inspection document (report f12f3c3b-516b-45eb-b44d-bee6c53fca68)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 0510/29/2025
05. First Aid Certificate: I.B. (05-01)
The operators first aid was no longer current. Comments: Provider First Aid expired 9/30/25. Please submit documentation showing current First Aid for Provider. Due: 11/5/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-29. View official inspection document (report f12f3c3b-516b-45eb-b44d-bee6c53fca68)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 0510/29/2025
05. First Aid Certificate: I.B. (05-02)
The substitutes first aid was no longer current. Comments: Substitute First Aid expired 9/30/25. Please submit documentation showing current First Aid for Substitute. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-29. View official inspection document (report f12f3c3b-516b-45eb-b44d-bee6c53fca68)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 0610/29/2025
06. Training Dates/Hours: I.B. (06-03)
The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by the operator between July 1-June 30 annually.These training hours were for the fiscal year that ended [6/30/25] when 10 hours of training was the requirement. Comments: Please submit certificates of completion for 10 in-service training hours. An additional 10 hours is required for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The trainings used for 2024/2025 may not also be used for 2025/2026. Due: 11/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-29. View official inspection document (report f12f3c3b-516b-45eb-b44d-bee6c53fca68)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 0910/29/2025
09. Identification/Enrollment: II.A. (09-05)
The family child care home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [no signatures were collected]. Comments: Please submit signatures documenting receipt of the Flu brochures for each child in care. Due: 11/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-29. View official inspection document (report f12f3c3b-516b-45eb-b44d-bee6c53fca68)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1110/29/2025
11. Physical Examination: II. A. (11-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. Comments: Please submit a (current) Health examination form for the child (SC) whose file was missing one. Administrative action will be taken. Due: 11/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-29. View official inspection document (report f12f3c3b-516b-45eb-b44d-bee6c53fca68)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 2110/29/2025
21. Fire Drills: III.A. (21-05)
The operator did not maintain and make available the record of fire drills for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the drill. Comments: Although Substitute states fire drills are being conducted monthly, there was no log documenting them. Provider will obtain a Fire Drill log from the PCLB website and document every drill conducted. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-29. View official inspection document (report f12f3c3b-516b-45eb-b44d-bee6c53fca68)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 144/22/2025
14. Daily Attendance: II.A. (14-01)
Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. Comments: Specialist observed on the Attendance record that none of the children had been marked OUT on 4/21/25, and none were marked IN on 4/22/25. There was one child present who was not listed on the Attendance record. The record was updated to account for all children. 15. License/Fine Posted: II.A. Not Monitored 16. Inspection Report: II.A. Not Monitored 17. Activities Schedule: II.C. Not Monitored SAFETY/HEALTH: III 18. First Aid Supplies: III.A Not Monitored 19. Emergency Plan: III.A. Not Monitored 20. Accident/Incident Report: III.A. Not Monitored 21. Fire Drills: III.A. Not Monitored 22. Communicable Disease Control: III.B. Not Monitored PHYSICAL PLANT: IV.A. 23. Safe/Good Repair: IV.A. Not Monitored 24. Lighting: IV.A. Not Monitored 25. Safe Source of Heat: IV.A. Not Monitored 26. Smoke Detector: IV. A. Not Monitored 27. Fire Extinguisher: IV.A. Not Monitored 28. Operable Telephone: IV.A. Not Monitored 29. Adequate Ventilation: IV.A. Not Monitored 30. Temperature: IV.A. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-22. View official inspection document (report 9ac461fb-0d92-4f73-906c-4919c7d5b81c)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 074/22/2025
07. Capacity: I.C. (07-01)
The operator may provide care for [6] children, ages [0-13]. The number of children observed in this age group was [8]. Comments: A re-inspection was conducted at the Home, and eight children were again observed in care. Although Provider was not on site, Substitute Erika Z. was present, and she called a parent to pick up her two children. Parent picked up the children , bringing this area of capacity into compliance. Please submit a plan that ensures the Home will not go over capacity again. Administrative action has been taken. 08. Supervision: I.C. Not Monitored FACILITY RECORD: II 09. Identification/Enrollment: II.A. Not Monitored 10. Emergency Medical Release: II.A. Not Monitored 11. Physical Examination: II. A. Not Monitored 12. Immunization Certificate: II.A. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-22. View official inspection document (report 9ac461fb-0d92-4f73-906c-4919c7d5b81c)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 324/21/2025
32. Animals: IV.A. (32-01)
The operator did not have documentation of current vaccination records for the pet observed. Vaccinations are available for this type of animal. Comments: Provider's dogs- Millie, Lucas, and Blink, and Cat-Epona Rabies vaccines expire 5/12/25. The new puppy, Rocky's rabies vaccine expired 2/25/25. Please submit current records for all pets when vaccinated. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-21. View official inspection document (report d0d67f8f-470d-4400-8311-62d76554c05a)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 224/21/2025
22. Communicable Disease Control: III.B. (22-12)
The family child care home does not have documentation for all child care personnel on the required annual refresher education of the homes exposure plan. Comments: Please submit signed Exposure Control Plans for both Provider and Substitute. The previous year's signatures expired 4/4/25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-21. View official inspection document (report d0d67f8f-470d-4400-8311-62d76554c05a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 114/21/2025
11. Physical Examination: II. A. (11-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. Comments: Please submit a current Health examination for the child (MV) whose file was missing one. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-21. View official inspection document (report d0d67f8f-470d-4400-8311-62d76554c05a)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 074/21/2025
07. Capacity: I.C. (07-01)
The operator may provide care for [6] children, ages [0-13]. The number of children observed in this age group was [8]. Comments: Please submit a plan that will ensure you do not go over capacity in your daycare home. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-21. View official inspection document (report d0d67f8f-470d-4400-8311-62d76554c05a)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,255/month
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About this daycare
- Location: CLEARWATER, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 8
- Type: Family Day Care Home
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