Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.7
- Local median
- 0.5
Promiseland Preschool at First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg
1900 Gandy Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
- License:
- C06PI0201
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 114
- License expiration:
- February 5, 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 inspectionApril 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for Promiseland Preschool at First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg from June 26, 2023 through April 15, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 34 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 5, 2025 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of November 20, 2025.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from November 18, 2025 through April 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 34
- Higher-concern violations
- 18
- Repeated topics
- 3
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 33702
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 19%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
December 4, 2023September 17, 2024April 17, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 4, 2023September 17, 2024Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 11, 2024November 5, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [2's ] group of children as evidenced by [1 child was left in the hallway. ].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist confirmed a lack of supervision as a 2-year-old was left in the hallway of the preschool when the class was headed outside to the playground. The child was found by another teacher. This violation will result in administrative action being taken. All staff should take a training on supervision/transitions. Submit the training documentation for all staff.
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SUPERVISION - 01 - General/Direct II. A.
- Official code
- 01-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [resulting in a child being left in the hallway and not making it to the playground with the class. ].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist confirmed transitions were not properly done resulting in a child being left in the hallway, not making it outside with the class. This violation will result in administrative action being taken. A detailed plan on how staff will conduct and document transition counts throughout the building needs to be written and all staff must be trained on this plan. Submit the plan and staff training signatures.
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or was no longer being given remained at the childrens center.
- Report comments
- 1 Epi-Pen was expired. The parents were notified during the inspection to bring a new Epi-Pen.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
- Official code
- 18-05
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.
- Report comments
- 2 classrooms had children's cups from home that were not labeled with first and last names. The teachers put names on the cup during the 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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 child's emergency medical release was not signed by the parent. Submit signed/notarized medical release form for the child listed on the children's records summary. *All 11 new enrollments since last inspection were inspected. 9 records were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records without the name address and phone number of persons authorized to retrieve the child was not included in the Enrollment information.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 child was missing an authorized release person on the enrollment paperwork. Submit form with an authorized release person listed for the child listed on the children's records summary.
- Correction status
- Due by October 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-17
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the childrens center written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
- Report comments
- It is confirmed that staff member did not comply with the centers written disciplinary policy as evidence by staff member raising their voice to a child. Staff member must complete a training on appropriate discipline.
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- CHILD DISCIPLINE - 09 - Disciplinary Practices III.
- Official code
- 09-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The childrens center used electronic media that was not for educational purposes or for physical activity For children 2 years of age and older.
- Correction / follow-up note
- I did confirm that a two-year-old staff member was using electronics (cartoons) to keep children occupied during diaper change times and that children watch movies on inclement weather days. Submit a plan ensuring that all staff understand the regulation regarding electronic media. Include in the plan, how the staff in the two-year -old classroom will be assisted with supervision when changing diapers in the attached bathroom. Include in the plan an alternate daily schedule or each age group for inclement weather days which includes large motor activities rather occasionally watching movies.
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 22 - Posted/Appropriate Activities: V. A.
- Official code
- 22-12
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [3 year old] group of children as evidenced by [the director found 2 children in the 3 year old children's classroom unsupervised].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit corrective action to ensure children are supervised at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by April 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SUPERVISION - 01 - General/Direct II. A.
- Official code
- 01-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [Staff failed to document transition when taking the children to the playground which resulted in 2 children being left alone in the classroom.].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit corrective action to ensure that staff is counting the children at their destination and documenting transitions.
- Correction status
- Due by April 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have a completely signed Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3)
- 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
- 11-05
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
- 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
- 11-07
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. [Director failed to witness the employee signature.]
- 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
- 11-13
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. (Section 19.5, number 2)
- 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
- 11-16
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.
- Report comments
- Staff will be working in the office until her clock hours are completed.
- 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
- 12-03
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.
- Report comments
- Staff will be working only in the office until her clock hours and early literacy is completed.
- 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
- 12-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [4 ] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit completed child enrollment forms for the children listed on the Children's Summary page.
- Correction status
- Due by December 11, 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
- 16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms. (Section 19.2, number 1)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit current physical
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 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
- 16-08
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 current immunization
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 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
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)
- Report comments
- Completed at time of visit
- 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: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives/sharp tools were observed within the reach of children as they were stored [Adult scissors were stored within reach of children.]. (Section 10, number 4)
- Report comments
- Teachers moved 5 ft high.
- 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
- 60-02
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. (Section 17.6, number 5)
- Report comments
- Staff was working on labeling the sippy cups at time of inspection. The director will have a staff meeting and staff will have tape and a marker to write the child's first and last name when the child enters the classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 80 - Formula (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.4 Breastmilk, Infant Formula and Food, Pages 40-41)
- Official code
- 80-01
No recorded violations in this 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
- One staff member did not have a copy of the Clearinghouse screening in their personnel file, the screen was printed and placed in the employee file 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
- 11-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please review and complete 5 year history screening for the employee listed on the record summary. Submit a copy of the completed screen by due date
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-08
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Childrens Center failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The centers Clearinghouse roster was not current , new staff was not added with in 10 days. Please update the Clearinghouse roster and send a copy for review by due date
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-17
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
- Please send proof of education for the staff member listed on the record summary by due date
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please see the children's record summary for one file that will need to have the Emergency Medical Form notarized. Please send a copy of the completed form to licensing by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-05
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Prescription/non-prescription medication [EPI Pen] brought to the childrens center was not in the original container.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please have the parent supply the original container immediately for the medication with the pharmacy label attached with doctors information, child's name and dosing instructions, Please send a picture of the box with the medication form and a plan that details how medication will be checked for compliance by staff before accepted. Please send plan by due date
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
- Official code
- 18-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The written medication record did not include the following information:the childs name, the name of the medication, date, time, amount of dosage to be given, and signature of the custodial parent or legal guardian.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Observed an EPI pen on premise without a medication form filled out by the parent. Please have the medication documentation filled out and in the child's file for review. Please send a copy of the completed form to licensing by due date
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
- Official code
- 18-07
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please train staff responsible to dispense medication and place documentation in the employee file. Please place name of trained staff on the medication form. Complete medication training and send documentation by due date
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
- Official code
- 18-20
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The childrens center failed to post an evacuation diagram for emergencies in [1] classroom(s).
- Report comments
- The emergency evacuation diagram was not posted in the VPK group of children. The diagram was posted during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 26 - Emergency Plan/Diagram Posted V. A.
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the childrens center was not cleaned as evidence by [water damage,dirt,rust dropping under sink cabinet, wall with chipped paint].
- Correction / follow-up note
- The sink in the threes classroom will need to be cleaned /repaired due to debris and water damage under the sink. The wall had a spot eye level to children where the paint was peeling from the wall. Please clean/repair the areas and check center wide to ensure that any area under sinks in classrooms are not water damaged and clean. Submit proof of repair by due date
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 36 - Clean Good Repair (Indoor Play Space) VI. C.
- Official code
- 36-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The childrens centers storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Observed a bottle of Palmolive dish soap in an unlocked cabinet in the threes group of children. Observed an open backpack and a staff purse on the ground next to the teacher desk. Please ensure all cleaning supplies are stored out of reach of children. Please ensure that personal bags and purses are stowed out of the reach of children due to the unknown contents of the bags. Submit a plan on how the center will ensure compliance by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials
- Official code
- 60-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The childrens center failed to post the room capacity in each room of the childrens center.
- Report comments
- The PCLB room capacity was not posted and missing in two classrooms, the capacity was posted during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 82 - Capacity: X
- Official code
- 82-02
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 verifying attendance and ensuring children are accounted for during transitions between classrooms and the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a November 2025 inspection report indicate that attendance accuracy during transitions was not maintained, resulting in a child being left behind. Asking about current procedures helps parents understand how the center now ensures every child is accounted for during group movements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What training or supervision protocols do you have in place to ensure that children are always directly supervised by staff throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 noted a concern regarding direct supervision of children. This question allows the director to explain the steps taken to reinforce supervision standards among all staff members.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track the expiration dates of medications kept on-site for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from April 2025 show that an expired medication was found at the center. This question helps parents understand the current system for monitoring and removing expired medical supplies.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the center's policy regarding staff interactions with children and how you ensure those policies are consistently followed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2024 inspection report mention a concern regarding compliance with the center's disciplinary policy. This question provides an opportunity to discuss how the center supports staff in maintaining positive interactions with children.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families regarding daily routines and any updates to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center communicates with families helps parents feel confident about staying informed regarding their child's daily care and any changes in operational procedures.