Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.44
- Local median
- 0.45
Palm Harbor Creative Learning Academy
3350 Alt 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
- License:
- C06PI0031
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 70
- License expiration:
- March 20, 2027
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
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Palm Harbor Creative Learning Academy from January 24, 2023 through May 11, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 12, 2025 and involved attendance accountability.
Two later inspections, from January 7, 2026 through May 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 9 local median in 34683
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 22%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 22%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.07
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
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance record was not with the staff and a group of [3's] children located[in the classroom. ].
- Report comments
- When the class came inside from the playground, the attendance book was left outside. Once this was realized, the teacher retrieved the book.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure.
- Correction / follow-up note
- In the 1's classroom there were 5 children present and 4 marked in. This was corrected at the visit. Not Monitored Comments There are no children on medication.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. (Section 19.2, number 7)
- Inspector notes
- Observed one form that was missing the notary stamp, the form was completed during the inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
- Official code
- 16-05
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Additional documentation describing the symptoms that would require the prescription and/or non-prescription medication used on an "as needed" basis to be administered was not on file.
- Report comments
- The center did not have documentation for as needed medication for (1) child. The documentation was obtained and placed in the child's file during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A. V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36)
- Official code
- 18-24
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
Could you walk me through your current process for tracking children's attendance throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in September 2025 show instances where attendance logs were not fully updated or were separated from the group. Asking about current practices helps understand how the center ensures accurate tracking and supervision during transitions.
- Context
- The issues identified in the September 2025 inspection were corrected at the time of the visit.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that attendance records stay with the teachers and children when they move between the classroom and outdoor play areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2025 noted a situation where the attendance record was not with the staff during a transition. This question allows the director to explain the protocols in place to keep records accessible and accurate at all times.
- Context
- The issue identified in the September 2025 inspection was corrected at the time of the visit.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your procedure for managing and documenting 'as needed' medications for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from January 2023 mention a finding regarding missing documentation for 'as needed' medication. Discussing this helps clarify how the center currently maintains and verifies that all necessary medical forms are complete.
- Context
- The issue identified in the January 2023 inspection was corrected at the time of the visit.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you verify that all required enrollment and medical forms are complete and properly notarized for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2023 noted a missing notary stamp on a medical release form. This question helps parents understand the center's current administrative review process for keeping child files up to date.
- Context
- The issue identified in the January 2023 inspection was corrected at the time of the visit.
Related violations
General question
What steps do you take to communicate daily routines and any changes in classroom procedures to parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps families stay informed about how the center manages daily operations and ensures a smooth experience for children. Learning about these methods provides insight into how the center partners with parents regarding their child's care.