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YMCA - Gulf Beaches

8600 Boca Ciega Dr, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

License:
C06PI0321
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 9, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
63
License expiration:
August 18, 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.

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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 inspectionMay 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 11, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for YMCA - Gulf Beaches from January 24, 2023 through May 11, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on May 23, 2025 and involved staff training.

Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Three later inspections, from September 29, 2025 through May 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 12 local median in Pinellas County

Compared to 365 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.42
Local median
0.8

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
8%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
2.27

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have documentation to show a start date in the introductory coursein child care within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.
Correction / follow-up note
The staff member noted did not begin the required training (MB) in the 90-day window. The staff member in charge understands the regulation. This brings this area into compliance.
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. . (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
12-07
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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
Obtain the missing information noted on the Personnel Records Summary form.
Correction status
Due by February 17, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-16
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [18] records with incomplete information.
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain the missing information for the children noted on the Children's Record Summary.
Correction status
Due by February 24, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [16] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain the missing information for the children noted on the Children's Records Summary.
Correction status
Due by February 17, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-05
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
Report comments
The staff member noted on the previous inspection must complete the required training.
Correction status
Due by February 24, 2023
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-03

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

What is your current process for verifying the employment history of new staff members?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a February 2025 inspection noted that some employment history checks were missing required details like job titles and descriptions of duties. Asking about this process helps clarify how the center ensures all staff qualifications are thoroughly documented.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you track and manage staff training requirements to ensure everyone stays up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2025 identified a staff member who had not started required training within the 90-day window. This question allows the director to explain the current system for monitoring staff training timelines.
Context
The issue identified in the May 2025 report was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps do you take to ensure that children's emergency medical forms are complete and accurate?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from February 2025 show that several emergency medical release forms were incomplete. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center maintains essential health information for every child.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you maintain and organize children's records to ensure all necessary information is kept current?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from February 2025 indicate that some children's records were missing required information. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the center's administrative practices for recordkeeping.
Related violations
General question

Can you share how you communicate with families regarding updates to their child's enrollment or health documentation?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Consistent communication ensures that important health and emergency information remains accurate throughout a child's time at the center. This helps parents understand how the facility partners with families to keep records up to date.