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R'Club - Sandy Lane

1360 Sandy Ln, Clearwater, FL 33755

License:
C06PI0228
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 9, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
275
License expiration:
October 6, 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.

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionApril 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 6, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 10 available inspections for R'Club - Sandy Lane from February 27, 2023 through April 6, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on April 15, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Three later inspections, from August 22, 2025 through April 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33755

Compared to 15 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.6
Local median
1.31

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
10%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
42%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
2.53

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.

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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The written record of fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following [Feb. and March].
Inspector notes
Director stated that she conducts fire drill monthly but forgot to document February and March on the disaster drill log. She documented the 2 months at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 29 - Fire Drills. VI. B.
Official code
29-01
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [no signature on 11-15 -24].
Correction / follow-up note
The closing log was not documented on 11-15-24. Submit a corrective action statement ensuring that there is a visual sweep of the premises and that the closing log is documented daily.
Correction status
Due by December 19, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
Official code
17-05
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
Report comments
1 Emergency Medical Release form was missing the notary stamp. The director stamped it at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The childrens center failed to post an evacuation diagram for emergencies in [the cafeteria] classroom(s).
Report comments
The director posted the evacuation diagram at time of 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
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The childrens center failed to post the room capacity in each room of the childrens center.
Report comments
Director posted the capacity at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 82 - Capacity: X
Official code
82-02
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The center operator did not maintain the record of drills for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill.
Inspector notes
Center director stated that she conducted monthly fire drills as well as 2 evacuation drills during the last 12 months, however, she could not locate the fire drill/evacuation log. Licensing Specialist observed a fire drill. There were 2 staff and 18 children participating. It took 1 minute and 17 seconds for the center to evacuate and proper procedures were followed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 29 - Fire Drills. VI. B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
Official code
29-02

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 walk me through the daily process for ensuring all children have safely left the premises at the end of the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in December 2024 indicate a lapse in documentation regarding the end-of-day sweep of the facility. Asking about the current process helps clarify how staff verify that all children are accounted for before closing.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage and track your emergency preparedness drills to ensure they are consistently documented?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that documentation of emergency drills and evacuation diagrams has been a repeated topic of discussion over several visits. This question allows the director to explain the current system for maintaining these important safety records.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on April 6, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for reviewing children's enrollment files to ensure all required medical and emergency forms are complete and properly notarized?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report noted an instance where an emergency medical release form was missing a required notary stamp. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains accurate and up-to-date health records for all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that all required administrative information, such as room capacities, remains clearly posted for staff and parents to see?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a past inspection indicate that room capacity postings were missing at that time. Asking about this helps confirm that the facility maintains clear, visible signage as required by their operational standards.
Related violations
General question

What steps do you take to communicate with families if there are changes to your daily routines or emergency procedures?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center shares updates helps parents stay informed about the environment their children are in. Clear communication regarding routine changes supports a strong partnership between families and the facility.