Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.69
- Local median
- 0.6
The Growing Place Preschool
2680 Landmark Dr, Clearwater, FL 33761
- License:
- C06PI0290
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, VPK, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 9:00AM to 2:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 100
- License expiration:
- August 1, 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.
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Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionMay 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for The Growing Place Preschool from January 13, 2023 through May 4, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 6, 2025 and involved attendance accountability.
Three later inspections, from September 17, 2025 through May 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33761
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 19%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.63
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 6, 2024February 6, 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: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [in the 1's room].
- Correction / follow-up note
- The one's class had gone out and returned to the classroom and did not have the transitions marked when the attendance was checked at the 5-6-25 visit. This was corrected at the visit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Attendance in the classroom for [1] year old children was not recorded for the date [5-6-25]The number of children present was [7]
- Correction / follow-up note
- One room did not have the children marked in. This was corrected during the visit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-07
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The 2's room had 8 children present and 7 marked in. This was corrected at the visit. Not Monitored Comments There are no children on medication.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-09
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
- Please submit updated DCF transcript showing completion of Literacy for the staff member noted.
- Correction status
- Due by February 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff who did not attend the entire Department of Children and Family Services specialized training course Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices Within 90 days of employment in the infant room.
- Correction / follow-up note
- One staff member did not complete Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices within 90 days. Please submit an updated DCF transcript for this staff member when the class is completed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-08
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
- Please submit the notarized Emergency Medical Release for the child whose form was missing the notary stamp.
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-05
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.
- Report comments
- A cabinet whose lock was not engaged contained a canister of Clorox wipes. The wipes were moved to a cabinet that is out of reach of children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials
- Official code
- 60-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have documentation training transcript of the required training.
- Report comments
- A current transcript has been placed in the staff member's file.
- 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. .
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The first aid kit of the childrens center did not contain the following item(s): [soap, water bottle]
- Report comments
- Specialist created one large bag of First Aid Kit items, so that everything is together, and Director added the missing items.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 68 - First Aid Kit and Materials on Premises/Field Trips VII. B.
- Official code
- 68-03
No recorded violations in this report
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 current process for tracking children's attendance and transitions throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2025 inspection note instances where attendance documentation was not fully updated at the time of arrival or during transitions. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures accurate records for all children throughout the day.
- Context
- The issues noted in the May 2025 report were corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage of cleaning supplies and other materials to ensure they are always kept out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2023 identified a concern regarding the storage of hazardous items. Asking about current practices provides insight into the center's safety protocols for keeping such materials secure.
- Context
- This item was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members have their required training and certifications up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports. This question allows you to understand how the leadership team monitors and maintains these records for their employees.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe your process for reviewing and updating children's emergency medical release forms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2023 inspection mention a finding regarding incomplete emergency medical release forms. Understanding how the center verifies these documents helps ensure they are prepared for any situation.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication is essential for parents to feel confident in their child's daily care. Learning about the center's preferred methods for sharing information helps you understand how they keep families informed.