Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2
- Local median
- 1.57
Powell Child Care & Learning Center - Morton Plant Hospital, Inc.
510 A St, Clearwater, FL 33756
- License:
- C06PI0197
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 5:30AM to 7:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 108
- License expiration:
- September 21, 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.
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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 inspectionMarch 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Powell Child Care & Learning Center - Morton Plant Hospital, Inc. from January 17, 2023 through March 9, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 12, 2025 and involved attendance accountability.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from November 24, 2025 through March 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 28
- Higher-concern violations
- 15
- Repeated topics
- 4
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33756
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 35%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 57%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- 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.
Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
July 17, 2023July 12, 2024March 6, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 17, 2023January 8, 2024March 6, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 17, 2023January 8, 2024July 12, 2024Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 17, 2023November 12, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Program Personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Personnel I [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 staff member started at the children's center on 7-22-25 and did not complete all the required preservice training. Please submit her DCF training transcript showing the completion of the training.
- Correction status
- Due by December 12, 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
- 12-20
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [in the VPK classroom].
- Correction / follow-up note
- The VPK class failed to document transitions from playground to classroom on 11-12-25. Director submitted a corrective action statement at time of inspection which states "transitions should be documented each time a child leaves the classroom and upon arrival. Spot check transitions by admin ensuring transitions are being documented. Incorrect documentations will result in corrective action. This will be discussed with all teachers and in a staff meeting."
- 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
- 17-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. (Section 10, number 4)
- Report comments
- There was a bottle of 3-in1 body wash, shampoo and conditioner on the counter in the VPK classroom. The bottle was removed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 60-03
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 on file but was incorrect or incomplete. [the form was incorrect]
- Report comments
- 2 new staff members did not have the correct Attestation of Good Moral Character on file A new form was signed and witnessed for both staff members at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-13
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 new staff member did not have a complete 5 year employment history check on file. Please submit the history check to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-16
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name.
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was a bottle and several sippy cups that did not have the child's first and last name written on them. They were corrected at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 80 - Formula
- Official code
- 80-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A method of discipline was used at the childrens center that was severe humiliating or frightening in that [a staff member grabbed a 1 year old child aggressively during nap time, leaving a large red mark above his right eye.].
- Correction / follow-up note
- On 2-5-25, a staff member is observed on video grabbing a 1 year old child while on his cot at naptime. The video shows her ripping the blanket off the child, grabbing him by his left arm and flipping him from his stomach onto his back then onto his stomach again. When she flips the child back onto his stomach, he hits his head on the metal part of the cot. He sustains a large mark above his right eye where you can see the imprint of the weave of the cot material. Submit a plan to ensure that methods of disipline used at the children's center are NOT severe, humiliating or frightening in any way towards children. Administrative action will be taken.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- CHILD DISCIPLINE - 09 - Disciplinary Practices III.
- Official code
- 09-01
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health safety or well-being of a child in care.
- Correction / follow-up note
- During nap time, a staff member is observed on video covering a 1 year old child's entire body incluidng his head. She was seen covering and uncovering him several times and each time she covered him, she puts the blanket over his head. Submit a plan to ensure that staff knows the importance of keeping children safe at all times and that they always have a clear visual of children at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 53 - Napping Equipment
- Official code
- 53-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary [4] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3)
- Report comments
- 4 Acknowledgement forms were signed after expiration date.
- 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
- 11-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel whose background screening was not completed within 5 years after the initial screening, or after a 90 days break in service. (Section 19.5, number 1)
- Report comments
- 1 staff member had more than a 90 break in service and their screening was not re-submitted. They were re-submitted at time of inspection and the staff member will not return to the child care center until her prints come back from the Clearinghouse.
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2024
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
- 11-09
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. (Section 19.5, number 2)
- Report comments
- 1 staff member had an incomplete 5 year history check on file. Director was able to complete the history check at time of inspection.
- 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
- 11-16
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 new staff member that started in child care in 2022 did not complete the 40 clock hour introductory child care training requirement. Submit DCF training transcript showing the completion of the 40 clock hours to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by August 12, 2024
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 [1] 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
- 1 new staff member who started in child care in 2022 did not complete early literacy. Submit DCF training transcript showing the completion of the course to PCLB. Administrative action will be taken.
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2024
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
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The childrens center failed to post the room capacity in each room of the childrens center. (Section 1, number 1)
- Report comments
- There was no capacity posted in one of the infant classrooms. It was posted at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 82 - Capacity: X X (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 1 Capacity, Page 10)
- Official code
- 82-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] 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.
- Report comments
- 1 staff member completed early literacy after 12 months of employment in the child care industry.
- 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. .
- Official code
- 12-04
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
- 1 student health exam was found to be expired during today's inspection. Director was able to obtain a current one from the child's parent.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-08
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
- 10 staff had expired refresher education of the children's center exposure plan.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3)
- Report comments
- 1 staff member had an expired Acknowledgement Form on file. It was re-signed during the inspection.
- 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
- 11-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff who did not attend the entire Department of Children and Family Services specialized training course Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices Within 90 days of employment in the infant room.
- Report comments
- 1 staff member did not complete the Infant and Toddler training within 90 days of starting in the infant classroom.
- 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
- 12-08
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. (Section 19.2, number 7)
- Report comments
- 1 Emergency Medical Release form was missing the notary stamp. It was stamped during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- 16-05
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [in the VPK class.].
- Report comments
- Transitions were not completed in the VPK class. Director will speak to staff regarding the importance of completing transitions.
- 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
- 17-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [3] Child Care personnel who did not have a completely signed Acknowledgement Form.
- Report comments
- There were 3 incorrect Acknowledgement forms used for new personnel. Director printed off the correct forms and they were all completely signed during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was on file but was incorrect or incomplete. [did not have director signature or date]
- Inspector notes
- The Attestation of Good Moral Character was signed and dated by director during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-13
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
- There were 3 incomplete employment history checks on file. All 3 were completed during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-16
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.
- Report comments
- 2 staff members completed their early literacy training after 12 months of being hired.
- 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. .
- Official code
- 12-04
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.
- Report comments
- 1 staff member started their introductory course in child care after 90 days of employment.
- 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. .
- Official code
- 12-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have documented proof that all staff were trained and knowledgeable within 30 day of employment in safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome.
- Report comments
- 2 staff member's completed safe sleep training after 30 days of employment.
- 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. .
- Official code
- 12-16
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name.
- Inspector notes
- There were 2 sippy cups in the infant room that did not have the child's last name on them. It was added during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 80 - Formula
- Official code
- 80-01
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 your team uses to ensure attendance is accurately tracked during transitions, such as moving children from the playground to the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in November 2025 show that attendance documentation was not fully completed during classroom transitions. Asking about the current process helps clarify how staff maintain oversight during these busy times of the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all hazardous items, including cleaning supplies, are kept completely out of reach of children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 noted an instance where a hazardous item was accessible in a classroom. This question allows you to understand the center's current storage and monitoring practices for keeping the environment secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to verify that all staff members have completed their required background screening and employment history checks before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple findings over the past few years related to personnel record-keeping and background screening documentation. This question helps you learn about the administrative oversight used to ensure all staff files remain current and complete.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your leadership team support teachers in maintaining a calm and positive environment, and what training do they receive on effective guidance methods?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from February 2025 included a finding regarding a staff member's interaction with a child. Asking about the center's approach to positive guidance and staff training provides insight into how they foster a supportive atmosphere for all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your policy for ensuring that all sleep equipment is used in a way that keeps children visible and comfortable during nap time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2025 identified a concern regarding nap time safety and supervision. This question helps you understand the center's current protocols for monitoring children while they sleep.
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