Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.54
- Local median
- 0.45
YMCA of the Suncoast Child Care - Curlew Creek
3030 Curlew Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
- License:
- C06PI0346
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 150
- License expiration:
- February 1, 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.
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 inspectionApril 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for YMCA of the Suncoast Child Care - Curlew Creek from January 26, 2023 through April 30, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 8, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in Palm Harbor
Compared to 23 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 19%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 27%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.96
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 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
May 23, 2024August 27, 2024April 8, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 day of employment in Fire Extinguisher Training.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit fire extinguisher training for the staff member noted.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-19
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The credentialed director was not on site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets personnel schedules of employment records.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit a schedule for the Director for when she is on site at the center.
- Correction status
- Due by April 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 14 - Director Credential: I.B.
- Official code
- 14-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The childrens center owner failed to notify the Child Care Licensing Program within 5 working days of when the childrens center lost their credentialed director or when there was a change in director.
- Report comments
- The center had no active Director and went on a Provisional License on 12-29-25. This has been resolved and an active License was issued on 2-2-26.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 14 - Director Credential: I.B.
- Official code
- 14-04
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.
- Report comments
- The indoor/outdoor checklist was not marked for 3 days in April.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards
- Official code
- 57-08
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
- Report comments
- The staff member noted in the counselor comments has not completed the required training. Complete the required training.
- Correction status
- Due by September 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1(LH)] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please ensure that the staff member listed on the record summary complete the DCF 40 hour testing requirement and send the updated transcript to licensing by due date The 10 hours of in-service training for the 2023/2024 has been completed and verified on the training log for current staff. Current staff have complete School readiness courses HN and SAFE
- Correction status
- Due by June 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing Student Health Examination Forms. (Section 19.2, number 1)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please obtain the health certificate for the child listed on the record summary and send a copy to licensing by due date
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 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
- 16-06
No recorded violations in this report
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 describe the daily process for inspecting the indoor and outdoor play areas to ensure they are ready for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that daily safety logs for play areas were not maintained for certain days. This question helps clarify how the center currently tracks and confirms that these essential safety checks are completed every day.
- Context
- The issue was noted as completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members are up to date on their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances across several years where documentation for staff training requirements was missing or incomplete. Asking about the current tracking system helps families understand how the center manages ongoing professional development and record-keeping.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's process for ensuring a credentialed director is consistently on-site during operating hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from April 2026 noted concerns regarding the presence of a credentialed director during operating hours. This question allows the director to explain the current scheduling and oversight practices in place.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the administrative requirements for maintaining children's health records and enrollment files?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a past inspection identified missing health documentation for a child's file. This question helps parents understand the center's current system for keeping all necessary health and enrollment paperwork organized and current.
Related violations
General question
What opportunities do parents have to communicate with leadership or provide feedback on the center's daily operations?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing a clear line of communication with the administration is important for families to feel informed and involved. This question helps parents understand how the center handles feedback and keeps families updated on operational changes.