Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.4
- Local median
- 0.45
Excel Learning Center
4811 Cypress Woods Blvd, Palm Harbor, FL 34685
- License:
- C06PI0080
- 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, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 325
- License expiration:
- July 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.
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 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Excel Learning Center from May 23, 2023 through May 18, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 26, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
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
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 11 local median in Palm Harbor
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 19%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 27%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.96
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Attendance accountability
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 24, 2024October 3, 2024January 26, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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.
- Report comments
- One classroom had 8 children signed in and 9 present. This was resolved at the visit.
- 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
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
- Report comments
- One staff member signed her Acknowledgement form one day late. Technical Assistance was given to sign the forms twice a year to avoid any being signed late.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-06
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. [in the 2's classroom.].
- Correction / follow-up note
- There were 5 children in the classroom, but only 3 were documented as present with a time of arrival. Staff member documented the arrival times for the 2 children. Please submit a plan that ensures Attendance will be documented correctly. Administrative action will be taken.
- Correction status
- Due by October 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-01
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. [15 children marked as present, 14 acually present]. (Section 19.3, numbers 1 and 3)
- Inspector notes
- During an attendance check 15 children were marked as present when there were 14 children in the room. One child had recently left for the day and the attendance was not adjusted timley. The director completed a plan of action as follows to prevent attendance errors in the future. The director spoke with staff concerning marking children in and out in real time,meaning right as the children leave the classroom. . The staff member reviewed the plan and signed as acknowledgement. This brings the standard into compliance
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 the process your team uses to ensure that daily attendance records are kept accurate and up to date in real time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show recent instances where the number of children present did not match the attendance log. This question helps parents understand the current procedures in place to ensure accurate tracking of children throughout the day.
- Context
- The center has had multiple reports regarding attendance record accuracy, with the most recent occurrence in January 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and verify that all staff members have their required background screening documentation current and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted a staff member with an expired acknowledgement form. Asking this helps parents understand the administrative oversight used to keep personnel records compliant.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What training or support do you provide to staff to help them maintain consistent and accurate attendance documentation during busy transition times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a pattern of attendance documentation issues occurring over several visits between 2024 and 2026. This question allows the director to explain the steps taken to address these recurring challenges.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines, and what is the best way for parents to stay informed about their child's day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication channels helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and ensures they are aware of the center's standard operational practices.
General question
Could you describe the typical staff-to-child ratios in the classrooms and how you ensure these are maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages staffing levels provides insight into how they maintain consistent supervision and care for all children in their program.