Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 1.57
Ross Norton Recreation Complex
1426 S Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
- License:
- C06PI0252
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 90
- License expiration:
- March 18, 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
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionMay 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Ross Norton Recreation Complex from January 18, 2023 through May 27, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 15, 2025 and involved administrative posting.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from January 21, 2026 through May 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 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
- 27%
- Local median
- 35%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 17, 2024May 15, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 17, 2024May 15, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 capacity was not posted in 2 of the used rooms. They were posted at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 82 - Capacity: X
- Official code
- 82-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 submit a complete 5 year employment history check for the staff member listed on the personnel records summary sheet.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-08
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 submit proof of education for the 1 staff member listed on the personnel records summary sheet.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
- Report comments
- 1 Acknowledgement form was re-signed after expiration date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was not completed on or before first date of employment or upon change in employers.
- Report comments
- 2 staff members did not have an Attestation of Good Moral Character on file on or before date of hire, instead each staff member had an Affidavit of Good Moral Character on file. Technical assistance was given to director to make sure that all new staff are using the Attestation of Good Moral Character forms. Both staff member signed the Attestation of Good Moral Character forms 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
- 11-12
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Acknowledgement Form that was not completed on or before first date of employment. [2 forms were incomplete].
- Report comments
- 2 staff's Acknowledgement Forms were found to be incomplete and both were completed 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
- 11-14
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
- Submit a complete employment history check for the 1 staff member whose employment check was incomplete at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2024
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 [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit proof of education for the 1 staff member who did not have one in their file.
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 2024
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
- The childrens center did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids.
- Report comments
- 1 staff member signed the written exposure plan after date of hire.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-06
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
- 1 staff member signed the annual refresher education of the children's center exposure plan after expiration date. Administrative action will be taken.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-07
No recorded violations in this 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 [there was no signature on 1-6-23.].
- Inspector notes
- Director stated that she will double check the closing log to ensure that it is filled out daily.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-05
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 your current process for maintaining complete employment history and background screening records for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that personnel file documentation, specifically regarding employment history verification, has been a focus area in past inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff records are complete and up to date.
- Context
- The center has had multiple findings related to background screening documentation between 2024 and 2025, though recent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all staff members have their required educational documentation and training records on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report indicates that staff training and education records have been identified as a recurring topic in previous reviews. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center manages ongoing staff compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required administrative information, such as room capacity, remains clearly posted in every classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a finding regarding the posting of room capacity in 2025. This question allows the director to explain the current system for maintaining these required administrative postings.
- Context
- This issue was noted as corrected at the time of the 2025 inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to staff supervision and ensuring that daily routines are consistently followed throughout the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how leadership monitors daily operations helps parents feel confident about the consistency of care. This is a standard way to gauge how a center maintains high standards across all classrooms.
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding any updates to center policies or changes in staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for a strong partnership between families and the center. Learning about their notification process helps parents understand how they stay informed about important center updates.