Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.27
- Local median
- 1.57
Kids Connection
1200 S Keene Rd, Clearwater, FL 33756
- License:
- C06PI0117
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:30AM to 2:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 60
- License expiration:
- May 19, 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.
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 inspectionMarch 24, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 24, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Kids Connection from April 5, 2023 through March 24, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 5, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of March 26, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33756
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 35%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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
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 fire inspection expired on 2-10-26 and the fire inspection was not completed until 2-24-26 and that fire inspection showed a deficiency. Please submit a passed fire inspection to PCLB. Licensing Specialist spoke with the center director and she stated that she contacted the fire department 1 month prior to the expiration date and was told that she could not set up the appointment before the expiration date of 2-10-26. The center is due for a fire reinspection approximately 3-24-26.
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2026
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
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel whose background screening was not completed within 5 years after the initial screening, or after a 90 days break in service.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 staff member had been out of child care for more than 90 days and her first day with children was 8-11-25 but her eligibility date was not until 8-12-25. During that 1 day, she was not alone with the children. Another staff member had a child care eligibility date of 6-17-24 due to her employment as a life guard. She was hired as a staff member on 8-12-25 and her prints need to be resubmitted. They were resubmitted during the inspection and she will not return until her prints come back. Please submit her Clearinghouse screening to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by September 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-09
No recorded violations in this report
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
- 1 staff member started in the child care industry in 2-2023 and did not complete the 40 clock hour introductory child care training. Please submit a DCF training transcript showing the completion of the training.
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 explain the process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screenings completed before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection noted instances where staff background screening documentation was not fully up to date. This question helps clarify the current administrative procedures for tracking staff eligibility.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the scheduling of annual fire safety inspections to ensure the center always maintains a current and approved status?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 indicated a gap in the center's fire safety certification. This question helps parents understand how the facility coordinates with local authorities to keep safety documentation current.
- Context
- A later inspection on March 24, 2026, showed no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and verifying that all new staff members complete their required introductory training hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2025 noted that a staff member had not completed the required introductory training. This question helps parents understand how the center supports and monitors staff professional development.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to the classroom schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and ensures everyone is aligned on classroom expectations.
General question
What steps do you take to ensure that new staff members are properly supervised while they are completing their initial training and onboarding?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center supports new employees helps parents feel confident that all staff are well-prepared and supported in their roles.