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Starling School #1 & Star Camp

615 28th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

License:
C06PI0282
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 9, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
83
License expiration:
July 13, 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

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 inspectionMay 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 27, 2026

Summary

This summary covers nine available inspections for Starling School #1 & Star Camp from June 8, 2023 through May 27, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 4, 2025 and involved background screening.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from January 20, 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
9

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33712

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.33
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
22%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
35%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.92

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary [5] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
Report comments
The Acknowledgement forms were signed during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-06
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
Reminder that the refresher for the exposure control is annual.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13 Health Related Requirements, Pages 30-31)
Official code
55-07
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
Report comments
The Ack form was signed during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-06

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 you use to ensure all staff personnel records and required forms remain current?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in September 2025 noted that some personnel files were missing updated acknowledgement forms. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks these administrative requirements to prevent future gaps.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage the annual training and documentation requirements for your staff to ensure everyone stays up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that personnel documentation has been a topic of discussion in reports from 2023 and 2025. This question allows the director to explain the systems now in place to maintain consistent record-keeping.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members are current on health and safety training, such as exposure control plans?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2025 indicated that documentation for annual refresher training on the center's exposure plan was not fully available. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff remain trained on essential health protocols.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing or procedures?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication between the center and families is essential for maintaining a supportive environment. Understanding these practices helps parents feel confident in how the center shares information about their child's day.
General question

What is your process for onboarding new staff members to ensure they are fully integrated into the center's safety and care standards?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Learning about the onboarding process provides insight into how the center prepares its team to provide consistent care. This helps parents understand the level of oversight and training provided to those working directly with children.