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Lew Williams Center for Early Learning

901 34th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

License:
C06PI0151
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 9, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
114
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.

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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 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 4, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for Lew Williams Center for Early Learning from March 24, 2023 through May 4, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on April 22, 2026 and involved incident records, with a due date of May 5, 2026.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two 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
12

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 9 local median in 33711

Compared to 23 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.42
Local median
0.57

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.13

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official 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
Submit corrective action to ensure accident /incident reports are written and signed the day of the occurrence.
Correction status
Due by May 5, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 21 - Accidents/Incidents V. A.
Official code
21-01
View official report
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. (Section 19.5, numbers 1 and 3)
Report comments
The staff was sent to work at the corporate office until her screening comes back. The staff has not worked industry since 2022 and the center did not initiate a resubmission.
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
11-07
View official 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 a high school diploma. Licensing specialist observed an interpretation of the diploma that was in Albanian but there was no diploma with it.
Correction status
Due by March 18, 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
12-01
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The childrens center did not complete a daily written report for infants that was accessible to parents and included information concerning nutritional intake and times of meals bowel movements naps and changes in behavior.
Correction / follow-up note
Submit corrective action to ensure daily reports are documented with the required information for parents.
Correction status
Due by March 18, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 24 - Written Report (Infants) V. A.
Official code
24-03
View official report
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.
Report comments
Staff member was still employed after the 45 day letter had expired.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-07

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 steps does the center take to ensure all staff background screenings are current and properly documented?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from recent inspections show instances where documentation of required background screening clearance was missing for personnel. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains compliance with these important staffing requirements.
Context
Corrected at the time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you explain your process for ensuring parents are notified about accidents or incidents on the same day they occur?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that an incident report was not shared with the parent on the day the event occurred. This question allows you to understand how the center ensures timely communication regarding your child's well-being.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage daily reporting for infants to ensure parents receive all the necessary information about their child's day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records indicate that there have been past challenges with completing daily written reports for infants that include required details like meals, naps, and behavior. Discussing this helps you understand the current standard for daily communication.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for verifying and maintaining educational credentials for new staff members?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection report mention a finding regarding missing documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent for a staff member. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center ensures all staff meet professional qualification standards.
Related violations
General question

How do you handle staff transitions or changes in daily routines to ensure that supervision remains consistent for the children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how the center manages staffing changes and daily transitions helps parents feel confident about the stability and quality of care their child receives throughout the day.