Collie, Melissa (LFCCH)
CLEARWATER, FL·Large Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7274411818
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:30PM
Capacity12
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/25/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High7
- Medium2
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/25/2025
- High2
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 5411/25/2025
54. Hand Washing: IV.I. (54-05)
Hand hygiene procedures were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. Comments: The required handwashing sign was not posted in the restroom. Provider posted the sign during the inspection. TRANSPORTATION: V Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-25. View official inspection document (report ebae2a3a-9e93-4099-858a-54a5e450842e)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 066/5/2025
06. (06-09)
The operator, employee or designated substitute did not have pre-service training requirements completed within 90 days of employment or prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children. (Section 17.1) Personnel: I [SR] Comments: Required School Readiness trainings, Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program, and Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program, have not been completed by Substitute/Employee. Please submit a DCF transcript when the trainings have been completed. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-05. View official inspection document (report cf72952b-9035-421e-a56e-8eaadd8f2cbe)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 116/5/2025
11. (11-02)
The Student Health Examination was no longer current. (Section 18.2, number 1) Comments: One child (NS) had an expired Health Examination form. Please submit a current form for the child whose file was missing one. 12. Immunization Certificate: II.A. II.A. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 18.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 36-38) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-05. View official inspection document (report cf72952b-9035-421e-a56e-8eaadd8f2cbe)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 146/5/2025
14. Daily Attendance: II.A. II.A. (14-01)
Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. Comments: Time of Departure was not documented for several of the children on 6/4/25. Please submit a plan that ensures children are signed out daily with the time of departure. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-05. View official inspection document (report cf72952b-9035-421e-a56e-8eaadd8f2cbe)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 226/5/2025
22. (22-12)
The large family child care home does not have documentation for all child care personnel on the required annual refresher education of the large family child care homes exposure plan. Comments: All Refresher trainings for the Exposure Control Plan were signed after the expiration dates of the previous refresher. PHYSICAL PLANT: IV.A. Compliance Comments The current Fire inspection expires 5/14/26. 23. Safe/Good Repair: IV.A. IV.A. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-05. View official inspection document (report cf72952b-9035-421e-a56e-8eaadd8f2cbe)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 176/5/2025
17. (17-21)
and Section 13.1 Fire Safety, Page 27) Compliance 24. Lighting: IV.A. IV.A. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 9 Physical Environment, Pages 17-21 and Section 13.1 Fire Safety, Page 27) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-05. View official inspection document (report cf72952b-9035-421e-a56e-8eaadd8f2cbe)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,024/month
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About this daycare
- Location: CLEARWATER, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Large Family Child Care Home
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