Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.6
YMCA of the Suncoast Child Care - Brooker Creek
3130 Forelock Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
- License:
- C06PI0345
- 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:
- 125
- License expiration:
- November 6, 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.
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 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for YMCA of the Suncoast Child Care - Brooker Creek from March 31, 2023 through May 5, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 20, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of February 5, 2026.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from February 6, 2026 through May 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 11 local median in Tarpon Springs
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.4
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 3 recorded violations.
September 19, 2023March 27, 2024Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 9, 2024January 20, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 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
- One staff member was hired with previous childcare experience, and they had not started their 40 clock hours. The Director was given TA that the clock starts when the staff member begins working in childcare, not when they are hired at the center. Please submit updated DCF Transcript showing a start date for the staff member noted.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-07
No recorded violations in this report
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 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.
- Report comments
- The staff member began the first testable module past the 90 day employment date. The area is now in compliance and the Director understands the regulation.
- 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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [one] records with missing Student Health Examination Forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please see the childrens record summary for one child file with a missing physical. Please obtain the document for the child's file and send a copy of the physical to licensing by due date
- Correction status
- Due by April 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-06
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Observed a prescription medication on site ( albuterol) without staff present with medication training. The three staff members listed on the medication form were not working that day or were no longer employed at that location. The staff present had not been trained to administer the medication ( albuterol ). Please ensure that there is always a staff member present with medication training in case of a medical emergency. Please submit a plan on how the program will ensure there is staff present at all times with the required medication training. Submit plan by due date
- Correction status
- Due by April 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
- Official code
- 18-20
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel where documentation of Level II Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. (Section 19.5, numbers 1 and 3)
- Report comments
- The program had a substitute that is assigned to the site working with out a current copy of the Clearinghouse screen on file. The site leader obtained the screen and showed the specialist the screening on her cell phone. Please have a copy of the document printed and placed on file for review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
- Official code
- 11-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. (Section 19.2, number 7)
- Inspector notes
- Observed one childs record with out a notery stamp. The form was completed at visit A random sample of 5 childrens and 3 pre k files were observed, there were 6 files in compliance
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- 16-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] 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
- Please have the parent obtain a current DH680 form for the child listed on the record summary and send a copy to licensing by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2023
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: Incident records
- Report finding
- The accidents/incidents documentation of the childrens center, dated [10/9/22, +2], did not include the following information: [Parental signature]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed 3 incident reports with a missing parental signature during the annual record check. The site coordinator stated they had acknowledgement via text or in a digital application although could not show signature or validate. If an incident / accident report is generated then a staff member will need to ensure signature same day. Please have documentation available for review. The program lead (K.M.) stated all incident reports will be completed and have a signature day of and in the childs file moving forward.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 21 - Accidents/Incidents V. A.
- Official code
- 21-03
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
Could you describe the process for ensuring that staff members are properly trained to administer medication when needed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted an instance where staff present did not have the required documentation for medication administration. Asking about this helps clarify current procedures for maintaining trained staff on-site.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center verify that all staff members have their required background screenings completed and on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection identified a missing background screening document for a staff member. This question helps parents understand the current system for tracking and verifying these essential records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all new staff members begin their required introductory training within the expected timeframe?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a repeated topic in reports from 2024 and 2026. Discussing this helps parents learn how the center now manages training timelines for new hires.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center keep track of children's health records to ensure all required physicals and immunization forms remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that maintaining complete children's health and immunization records has been a recurring area of focus in past inspections. This question helps parents understand the current administrative process for keeping these files up to date.
Related violations
General question
What is the daily routine for communicating with parents if an incident occurs involving their child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center documents and shares information about accidents or incidents helps parents feel confident in the communication practices of the facility. This is a standard part of evaluating how a center manages daily care and transparency.