Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.71
A Child's Choice
8265 63rd Way N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
- License:
- C06PI0001
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 75
- License expiration:
- October 1, 2026
Typical cost: $1,538 - $1,603 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,538 - $1,603/mo
Median daily rate: $71.00 - $74.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pinellas County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for A Child's Choice from February 22, 2023 through April 2, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 7, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Three later inspections, from August 4, 2025 through April 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33781
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.79
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The annual fire inspection expired 2/5/25. They did not have a cleared fire inspection report until 2/14/25. A current fire inspection expiring 2/14/26 is in the center file, which brings this area into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
- Official code
- 27-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [multiple childrens] records with incomplete information.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit proof of completed enrollment forms for children listed on records summary. Submit a plan for ensuring children's files are complete/ accurate. *The annual childrens records inspection was conducted. There are 54 children enrolled and 54 records were reviewed; 47 were found in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [multiple] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit proof of completed emergency medical release forms for the children noted on the record summary.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not complete it did not include the signature of the physician or it did not include the date the form was issued by the physician.
- Correction / follow-up note
- please submit proof of new immunization form for child listed on records summary.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-11
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- 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 [Doctor's note and directions were not obtained.].
- Inspector notes
- Medication was given without a doctor's note. The time to be dispensed was not followed and staff training was not filled out. Discussed with provider the importance of properly dispensing and documenting medications.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
- Official code
- 18-17
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous location accessible to custodial parents or legal guardians.
- Correction / follow-up note
- A schedule was not posted in the empty 2's class. Submit proof of class schedule posted.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 22 - Posted/Appropriate Activities: V. A.
- Official code
- 22-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers that were not in place.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Outlets in 3 classrooms (4/5 room, younger 2's and older 2's) did not have covers. Submit proof of covered outlets and a plan on how staff will ensure outlets remain covered.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards
- Official code
- 57-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have documentation to show a completion date of the 40- clock hour training requirement but not within 15 months of employment within the child care industry.
- Report comments
- The staff member noted on the Personnel Records summary needs to complete the required training.
- Correction status
- Due by September 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 12-05
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [6] records with incomplete information.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the missing information. * The annual inspection of 57 children's records were inspected. 51 were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [The 4's and 5's classroom had 19 children and only 18 children were marked in attendance].
- Correction / follow-up note
- The staff will verify numbers before leaving for breaks and reviewed the regulation with all staff. This brings this area into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [Transitions were not verified in a classroom for 2/21/23 and 2/22/23.].
- Correction / follow-up note
- The staff will check and remind each other of the regulation. This brings this area into compliance. Not Monitored Comments No current medication.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Expired 2/4/23. Obtain an updated inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
- Official code
- 27-01
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Can you tell me about the current process for ensuring that all electrical outlets are properly covered and safe for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2024 inspection noted that some electrical outlets in classrooms were missing covers. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains a secure environment for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your procedure for ensuring that medication is administered exactly according to a doctor's written instructions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2024 identified a concern regarding the documentation and administration of medication. This question allows you to understand the steps taken to ensure accuracy and safety when handling health needs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you verify that attendance records are accurate during transitions between activities or classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 noted concerns regarding the verification of attendance during classroom transitions. It is helpful to understand the current methods used to ensure every child is accounted for throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain how you keep track of required paperwork, such as immunization forms and emergency medical releases, to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2024 indicated that some children's records were incomplete or contained expired documentation. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center manages essential health and emergency information.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required safety inspections, such as fire safety checks, are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from April 2025 noted a temporary gap in the documentation of a fire safety inspection. This question helps confirm that the center has a reliable system for tracking and maintaining all necessary safety certifications.
- Context
- A current fire inspection was obtained shortly after the 2025 inspection.
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