Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.8
- Local median
- 1.57
The Sprout Academy-Largo
1807 S Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756-1750
- License:
- C06PI0042
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 76
- License expiration:
- February 21, 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.
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Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionApril 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 1, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for The Sprout Academy-Largo from June 13, 2023 through April 2, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 2, 2026 and involved health or food records.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33756
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 35%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 53%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 3.76
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 10, 2024September 17, 2024April 2, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
- Report comments
- 2 new childrens records were found to be missing the notary stamp on the emergency medical release form. They were both stamped at time of inspection. Administrative action will be taken.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The accidents and incidents records of the childrens center were not maintained for one year.
- Correction / follow-up note
- During visit, center was unable to produce the relevant incident/accident report. Please hold a staff training on how to properly write and maintain incident/accident reports and submit to Licensing as corrective action.
- Correction status
- Due by November 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 21 - Accidents/Incidents V. A.
- Official code
- 21-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The childrens center failed to post an evacuation diagram for emergencies in [VPK - (TV)] classroom(s).
- Report comments
- One of the VPK classrooms did not have an evacuation diagram posted. It was posted at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 26 - Emergency Plan/Diagram Posted V. A.
- Official code
- 26-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 day of employment in Fire Extinguisher Training. (Section 14.2, number 3)
- Report comments
- 1 staff member did not complete fire extinguisher training with 30 days of employment at the child care center. It was completed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- 12-19
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hot water at the hand-washing sink in the [1 year old classroom] exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit. [it was 112 degrees].
- Correction / follow-up note
- The temperature in the 1 year old handwashing sink registered 112 degrees. Maintenance was contacted at time of inspection and will arrive to lower the temperature of the water, please submit a photo of the temperature showing a temperature between 100 degrees - 110 degrees.
- Correction status
- Due by December 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29)
- Official code
- 33-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
- Report comments
- 2 Emergency Medical Release forms were missing the notary stamp. They were both stamped at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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 incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
- Report comments
- 1 Emergency Medical Release form was missing the notary stamp. It was stamped at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident or incident report with the custodial parent/legal guardian or individual authorized to pick up the child on the date that the incident occurred.
- Correction / follow-up note
- An incident report was not given to the custodial parent from the children's center upon finding out that 2 children were given meat for lunch when there was paperwork on file stating that the children were not to be given meat. Submit a plan ensuring that incident reports are given to parents for signature on the date the incident occurred.
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 21 - Accidents/Incidents V. A.
- Official code
- 21-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A child was given [meat] after the childrens center was notified of a food allergy by the parent or legal guardian.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 2 children were given meat at lunch time over the span of 2 weeks after the center was notified that they could not eat meat. The child ID form was documented with these instructions and a medical statement for meal modifications was on file as well. Submit a plan to ensure that children will not be given food after being notified that there is a food allergy by the parent or legal guardian.
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 78 - Food/Nutrition
- Official code
- 78-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not share with staff or post in an easily accessible location restrictions for a child.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The children's center was notified prior to enrolling 2 children that they had certain food restrictions and could not eat meat. They were notified by the children's mother and a medical statement for meal modifications was given to the director. This information was not shared with the children's teacher and was not posted in the classroom and subsequently they were served meat for 2 weeks. Submit a plan to ensure that special food restrictions are posted and shared with all staff.
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 78 - Food/Nutrition
- Official code
- 78-10
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During napping, the minimum spacing of two feet between cots/cribs used by children was not provided for [the 3's, 4's cots].
- Report comments
- The cots were not 2 feet apart in the 3's, 4's group of children. The cots were re-arranged during the inspection so that they were 2 feet apart.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 42 - Napping Space VI. E.
- Official code
- 42-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The 3's classroom refrigrator was missing a thermometer. One was placed in the refrigerator during inspection. The 2's classroom refrigerator showed a temperature reading 50 degrees. Either repair or replace the refrigerator so that it does not show a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees. Either Licensing Specialist will return to observe the temperature or submit a photo of the thermometer in the 2's refrigerator to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by June 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 79 - Food Service
- Official code
- 79-17
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
What is the current process for ensuring all children's enrollment records, such as emergency medical releases, are fully completed and notarized?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that incomplete emergency medical release forms have been noted in multiple inspections, including the most recent one in April 2026. This question helps understand how the center manages administrative documentation to ensure all required information is accurate and ready for emergencies.
- Context
- The records were completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that incident reports are properly maintained and shared with parents in a timely manner?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that maintaining and sharing incident reports has been a topic of concern in previous reports. Asking this helps clarify the current staff training and communication practices regarding documentation of accidents or incidents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that special dietary needs or food restrictions are clearly communicated to all staff members and posted in the classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from a past complaint indicated a gap in sharing specific dietary restrictions with classroom staff. This question helps parents understand the current system for tracking and communicating individual child health or nutrition needs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center verify that all new staff members complete their required safety training, such as fire extinguisher training, within the first 30 days of employment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection noted a instance where documented proof of staff training was not available within the required timeframe. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks staff credentials and training compliance.
- Context
- The training was completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is the daily routine for checking facility safety, such as monitoring water temperatures in classrooms used by infants and toddlers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Routine facility checks are a standard part of maintaining a safe environment for young children. Asking about these procedures helps parents understand how the center proactively manages equipment and facility conditions.