Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.06
- Local median
- 1.08
Delores M Smith Academy, Inc.
1766 49th St S, Gulfport, FL 33707
- License:
- C06PI0069
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation, Weekend Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 53
- License expiration:
- September 26, 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.
Google reviews
Ratings and reviews are from users of Google Maps, and are not related to DaycareFacts.com inspection report analysis.
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 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 1, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Delores M Smith Academy, Inc. from February 21, 2023 through May 1, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 33 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 2, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 27, 2026.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 33
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 5
7 in last 12 months
20 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33707
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 56%
- Local median
- 42%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 2
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 7, 2024July 9, 2025April 2, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
July 12, 2023December 2, 2025March 9, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
November 18, 2024July 9, 2025April 2, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
November 18, 2024March 9, 2026Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 24, 2024April 2, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain an updated form for the staff member noted on the Personnel Records Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel where documentation of Level II Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain a copy of the screening for the staff member noted on the Personnel Records Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was not completed on or before first date of employment or upon change in employers.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain a Attestation for the staff member noted on the Personnel Records Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-12
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain Proof of Education for the staff member noted on the Personnel Records Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have documentation training transcript of the required training.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain a copy of the training transcript for the staff member noted on the Personnel Records Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The accidents/incidents documentation of the childrens center, dated [3/30/26], did not include the following information: [Signature was not received. Although the parent returned to meet with the parent two days after the incident the signature was still not obtained.]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit documentation ensuring that there is a plan is in place to receive a signature the day of the incident. If it is an emergency situation a signature must be obtained as soon as possible.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 21 - Accidents/Incidents V. A.
- Official code
- 21-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The childrens center failed to notify the licensing authority of an incident or unusual occurrence that was threatening to the health safety or welfare of the children, child care personnel or volunteers.
- Correction / follow-up note
- I did confirm that Child Care Licensing was not notified that emergency services were called on 3/30/26. Submit a signed statement, signed by all staff that states the regulation has been reviewed and understood by all staff.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 69 - Emergency Information Posted/Parent Notification VII.C.
- Official code
- 69-11
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The childrens center is licensed to serve [2 Months through 6 Years and School Age] children and [Infants and One's group] children were observed in care [7] at the childrens center and/or on a field trip.
- Correction / follow-up note
- On 4/8/27, the one year old classroom was had 5 one year old children and 2 children under the age of one. During the visit, the infant classroom was remeasured and was approved for 6 infants rather than 5. Moving one of the infants back to the ones classroom brought this area into compliance. A plan to open a second one year old classroom in a previously licensed space was discussed during the visit. Submit a statement, signed by all staff that capacity, especially when combining age groups, has been reviewed and is understood.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 82 - Capacity: X
- Official code
- 82-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance record was not with the staff and a group of [2 year old] children located[in the bathroom].
- Report comments
- Director will have a staff meeting to discuss keeping attendance with them at all times.
- 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 sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [Closing log was not documented on March 6, 2026].
- Report comments
- The director will ensure that 2 people that closes are double checking that the closing log is documented after verifying all children have left the premises.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-05
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [Staff did not verify/document transition when taking the children to the bathroom and then back to the classroom.].
- Report comments
- Director will have a staff meeting a review the regulation regarding transitions.
- 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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan.
- Report comments
- Completed at visit
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months.
- Report comments
- Staff did not document that the indoor/outdoor premises was checked on 3-6-26. Director will ensure that the log is double check to make sure it has been documented after premises is checked.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards
- Official code
- 57-08
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit a current physical.
- Correction status
- Due by December 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [2] 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
- Submit current immunization.
- Correction status
- Due by December 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-11
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The driver [3] of a vehicle regularly used to transport children did not have a current annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive.
- Report comments
- Completed at visit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 73 - License/Examination VIII. C.
- Official code
- 73-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was not completed on or before first date of employment or upon change in employers.
- Report comments
- Completed at visit
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
- Official code
- 11-12
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit completed transcript
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2025
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
- 12-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel who do not have documentation of completion of a five hour early literacy and language development of children birth through five course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit corrective action
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2025
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
- 12-04
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. (Section 14.2, number 1)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit current fire inspection upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 27-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit proof of education for the staff listed on the Personnel Summary form.
- Correction status
- Due by November 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have documentation to show a start date in the introductory coursein child care within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit DCF transcript to show the staff listed on the Personnel Summary started her 40 clock hours. Staff started in the field in May of 23 as a group leader at Lake Vista Rec.
- Correction status
- Due by November 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-07
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 staff in the 1 year old classroom had 5 children in care and 4 were marked in. The attendance was taken at 12:45pm and the child arrived at the preschool at 9:00am.].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit corrective action plan detailing how the staff will keep accurate attendance.
- Correction status
- Due by November 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-01
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. (Section 15.1, numbers 2 and 4)
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed 3 incident/accident reports that were not signed by the guardian/pickup person. Director stated she will have a training with staff to ensure all incident/accident reports are signed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 21 - Accidents/Incidents V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
- Official code
- 21-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants job title, description of regular duties confirmation of employment dates and level of job performance.
- Report comments
- Completed at visit
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-16
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing Student Health Examination Forms. (Section 19.2, number 1)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit current physical for the child listed on the Children's Summary form.
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2023
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
- 16-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing DH680 Immunization Forms. (Section 19.2, number 2)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit current Immunization for the child listed on the Children's Summary form.
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2023
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
- 16-09
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. (Section 19.2, number 2)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit a current immunization.
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2023
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
- 16-11
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
- Correction / follow-up note
- See Personnel Summary form for 2 staff that have not completed their 40 clock hours. Submit transcript upon completion.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel who do not have documentation of completion of a five hour early literacy and language development of children birth through five course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit DCF transcript upon completion of Early Literacy for staff listed on the Personnel Summary form.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit completed enrollment form.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2023
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 [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
- Submit current immunization.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-11
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The daily written report for infants did not include the following information: [The daily report was not completed at time of visit. Staff was writing them during the inspection.].
- Report comments
- The center did not have daily reports written at time of inspection. They did not have a diaper changing chart to document when diapers were changed prior to naptime.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 24 - Written Report (Infants) V. A.
- Official code
- 24-02
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 describe the current process for ensuring all staff background screening documentation is complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that some staff personnel files were missing required background screening documentation or attestations. This question helps clarify how the center manages these important records to ensure all staff meet current requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that attendance records are consistently accurate and remain with staff during all transitions throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2026 show repeated concerns regarding the maintenance of accurate attendance logs and ensuring staff have these records during transitions. Asking this helps parents understand the current procedures in place to keep track of children at all times.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all required staff training and professional development documentation is maintained and current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024, 2025, and 2026 highlight repeated findings related to missing documentation for staff training and education. This question allows the director to explain how they track and verify that all staff meet their professional development requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's procedure for ensuring that all child health and immunization records are kept current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections between 2023 and 2026 show findings related to expired or incomplete health and immunization forms for children. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors these files to ensure they remain up to date.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding the center's daily routines and the transition of children between different areas of the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center manages daily transitions and communicates those routines helps families feel more confident about how their child is supervised throughout the day. This is a helpful way to learn about the center's approach to daily operations and parent engagement.