Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.15
- Local median
- 0.54
Seminole United Methodist Academy
5400 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, FL 33772
- License:
- C06PI0258
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 87
- License expiration:
- February 6, 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.
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Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionApril 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 5, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Seminole United Methodist Academy from January 5, 2024 through April 14, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 14, 2026 and involved health or food records.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 33772
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 23%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.38
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 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 5, 2024April 14, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 5, 2024December 6, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- One bottle of formula was not labeled with the childs name. The childs full name was added to the bottle during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 80 - Formula
- Official code
- 80-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Opened cans of ready-to-feed formula were observed in the refrigerator undated/uncovered. [1 bottle with no date].
- Inspector notes
- One bottle of formula did not have a date. The date was added on the bottle during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 80 - Formula
- Official code
- 80-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children did not receive adequate assistance with toileting or bathing as required by their age or need.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Licensing Specialist confirmed that a child was put in a diaper that was 2 sizes too small, however the center does know which staff member diapered the child. The director submitted a corrective action statement which states "Moving forward with the diapering issue of the wrong diaper, I have spoken to all teachers and have informed them that they need to take the time when changing diapers to make sure they are putting the correct diapers on the children. I will make sure any diapering rooms have labels on all bins for children's diapers to differentiate between children." This brings that area into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SUPERVISION - 01 - General/Direct II. A.
- Official code
- 01-12
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Knowledge of an open abuse investigation involving the childrens center was not reported to the Child Care Licensing Program within 24 hours or the next day.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Knowledge of an allegation regarding a staff member at the children's center was brought to the director's attention on 1-23-25 and it was not reported to the Child Care LIcensing Program until 1-28-25. The children's center has a new director and she was not aware of the regulations regarding the importance of reporting any allegations or suspicions of child abuse. The director submitted a corrective action statement which states "Concerning the violation received for not contacting Licensing over any suspicion of child abuse happening, we have come up with the following action. I will promptly contact the licensing authority and DCF whenever there are suspicions raised abou ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT - 10 - Mandatory Reports IV. A.B.C.
- Official code
- 10-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [missed a fire drill for October]. (Section 14.3, number 2)
- Correction / follow-up note
- The fire drill log showed that a fire drill was not conducted in the month of October. Please submit a plan describing what will be done to ensure that fire drills are conducted monthly. A fire drill was observed on 9-30-24. Fire extinguishers expire 10/25
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
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
- 29-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink in the [older 1's class] does not have hot and cold running water. [The hot water at the handwashing sink ran cold.]. (Section 12.3, number 1)
- Report comments
- The hot water at the handwashing sink ran cold. Please have the water set to a level between 100-110 degrees and let your licensing specialist know.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29)
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The indoor inspection logs for 2 classrooms were not completed. Please complete the logs for 2 weeks and send a picture of them to your licensing specialist.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 57-08
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The childrens center failed to document accidents/incidents on the day of occurrence.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The complaint also stated that the parents were not given a second incident report until they requested it is confirmed. The mom stated that she requested the second report for proof, and Brittanie admitted to writing the report while the parent was there. The incident report should have been written the day before because that is when the incident occurred. CA: Please submit a corrective action plan that will ensure that incident reports are written on the day the incident happens.
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 21 - Accidents/Incidents V. A.
- Official code
- 21-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The complaint stating that babies heads are being covered while sleeping is confirmed. Blankets were seen in the cubby area. The texts messages between the mom and Chelsea confirmed it, and Jenny admitted to hearing about it as well. The licensing specialist asked that the blankets be sent home that day. She also recommended that they use the sleep sacks they have at the center, and that they ask parents to supply warm clothing for their babies (to be kept at the center). CA: Please submit a corrective action plan that will ensure that no items are placed in cribs with sleeping babies.
- Correction status
- Due by May 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 53 - Napping Equipment
- Official code
- 53-15
No recorded violations in this report
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
- One staff member did not complete literacy training. Submit transcript for staff member listed on the personnel summary sheet as proof of completion.
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 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
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- One staff member did not complete safe sleep training. Submit transcript for staff member listed on the personnel summary sheet as proof of completion.
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 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
- 12-16
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
- One child had an expired physical exam. Submit an updated copy of the physical exam for child listed in the Children's Records Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2024
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 [2] 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
- Two children had expired immunization records. Submit copies of the updated immunization records for children listed in the Children's Records Summary.
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2024
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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The childrens center had no written plan for the care of infants. [1]. (Section 7, number 1)
- Correction / follow-up note
- One infant did not have a written plan. Submit a copy of the written plan for the child listed in the Children's Records Summary. Reminder: Plans should be updated/rewritten quarterly due to the fast-changing abilities of infants.
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 23 - Written Plan (Infants) V. A. (From OEL-SR-6202, Section 7 Planned Activities, Pages 19-20)
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Pillows or other soft items were observed under a sleeping infant.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Three Boppy pillows were removed from cribs (one infant was asleep, two infants were awake). This brings this area into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 53 - Napping Equipment (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29)
- Official code
- 53-12
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 process for reporting any concerns or incidents to the licensing authorities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from January 2025 noted a delay in reporting an allegation to the licensing program. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures timely communication with regulators regarding important matters.
- Context
- The center submitted a corrective action statement regarding reporting procedures following this finding.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken during diapering to ensure each child receives the correct care and supplies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2025 identified a concern regarding the use of incorrect supplies during diapering. This question allows the director to explain the current practices in place to ensure proper attention to individual child needs.
- Context
- The center implemented a corrective action plan involving staff training and labeling of diapering supplies.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff maintain daily health and safety logs for the play areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2024 noted that daily safety logs for play areas were not fully maintained. This question helps parents understand the current routine for monitoring and documenting the safety of the environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's policy regarding items in cribs to ensure a safe sleep environment for infants?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2024 identified a concern regarding items placed in cribs with sleeping infants. Asking about the current policy helps parents understand how the center maintains safe sleep practices.
- Context
- The center addressed this with a corrective action plan to ensure no prohibited items are in cribs.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track the labeling of bottles and food items brought from home?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that labeling and dating of food items have been identified as a topic in multiple reports, including a recent inspection in April 2026. This question helps clarify the current system for ensuring all items are properly identified.
- Context
- The center corrected these issues at the time of the most recent inspection.
Related violations