Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.53
- Local median
- 1.19
YMCA of the Suncoast Child Care - Safety Harbor
535 5th Ave N, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
- License:
- C06PI0361
- 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:
- 145
- License expiration:
- May 2, 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 inspectionMay 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 31, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for YMCA of the Suncoast Child Care - Safety Harbor from February 23, 2023 through May 20, 2026.
12 inspections recorded violations, with 29 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 20, 2026 and involved child guidance.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 29
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 5
6 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 14 local median in 34695
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 26%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 63%
- Local median
- 43%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 3.38
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 6 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
September 13, 2023February 28, 2024September 30, 2024December 18, 2024September 5, 2025November 20, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 6 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
September 13, 2023February 28, 2024September 30, 2024November 4, 2024September 5, 2025November 20, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 28, 2024September 30, 2024December 18, 2024November 20, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 28, 2024March 29, 2024April 8, 2024Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 13, 2023February 28, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Knowledge of an open abuse investigation involving the childrens center was not reported to the Child Care Licensing Program within 24 hours or the next day.
- Inspector notes
- Licensing was not informed of incident until 5-19-26. The incident occurred on 5-14-26. Incident was reported to abuse hotline, therefore should have been reported to licensing within 24 hours.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT - 10 - Mandatory Reports IV. A.B.C.
- Official code
- 10-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have documentation training transcript of the required training.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired on 8-25-25 did not have a training transcript on file to show documentation of the required training. Ensure a training transcript is obtained for staff member L.B. and placed in the file. Submit a copy to the License Board office.
- Correction status
- Due by November 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the missing information for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the information is completed and on file. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
- Correction status
- Due by November 26, 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 [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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain an updated Immunization form for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. A random sample of eight children's records and 13 PreK records was inspected; 19 records were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by December 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-11
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for[1]child care personnel or volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month who did not complete the 10 hours of in-service training for the previous fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary did not have 10 hours of in-service training for the 2024-2025 training year on file. Submit a completed In-Service Training Log for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary to the License Board office once the 10 hours are completed.
- Correction status
- Due by September 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-10
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Four staff did not complete the annual Refresher Training prior to the date of expiration. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Record Summary complete the required training. Submit a copy to the License Board office once completed.
- Correction status
- Due by September 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The childrens center failed to post an evacuation diagram for emergencies in [1] classroom(s). (Section 14.3, number 4)
- Report comments
- An evacuation diagram was not posted in the dining room/cafeteria area. Ensure the diagram is posted at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 26 - Emergency Plan/Diagram Posted V. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 26-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1)
- Report comments
- The annual Fire Inspection expired as of 11-30-24. An approved Fire Inspection was not received until 12-2 24. Ensure fire safety inspections are conducted annually. The annual Fire Inspection expires 12-2-25.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 27-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The first aid kit of the childrens center did not contain the following item(s): [working thermometer and moistened wipes] (Section 13.5)
- Correction / follow-up note
- The First Aid Kit contained a non-working thermometer and alcohol wipes. Obtain a working thermometer and moistened wipes and ensure the First Aid Kit remains fully stocked at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 68 - First Aid Kit and Materials on Premises/Field Trips VII. B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Pages 31-32)
- Official code
- 68-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The childrens center failed to post the room capacity in each room of the childrens center. (Section 1, number 1)
- Report comments
- The capacity was not posted for the dining area/cafeteria. Ensure the capacity is posted, preferably on the Evacuation diagram. The capacity for the dining area/cafeteria is 93 children.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 82 - Capacity: X X (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 1 Capacity, Page 10)
- Official code
- 82-02
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete information.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the missing information for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the information is now on file. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
- Correction status
- Due by December 23, 2024
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 [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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain an updated Immunization form for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. The annual inspection of 62 children's records was conducted; 59 records were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by January 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-11
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff in the childcare field since 10-17-18 had not completed the 40-clcok hour training and was working with a group of children. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary dated 9-30-24 complete the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript to the License Board office once the training is complete.
- Correction status
- Due by November 18, 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] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff in the childcare field since 10-17-18 had not completed the 40-clock hour training and was working with a group of children. Ensure staff listed on Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit proof to the License Board office once the training is complete. All staff have completed the School Readiness training requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by October 7, 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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Student Health Examination Forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain a complete Student Health Exam for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by October 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing DH680 Immunization Forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain a DH680 Immunization form for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. A random sample of six children's records and six PreK records was inspected; 11 records were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Program Personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Personnel I [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired on 6-19-23 did not begin the preservice training requirement by 9-19-23. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary dated 2-28-24 complete the training requirements. Submit proof to the License Board office once the training is complete.
- Correction status
- Due by April 15, 2024
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
- 12-20
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Program Personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Personnel I [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired on 6-19-23 did not begin the preservice training requirement by 9-19-23. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary dated 2-28-24 completes the training requirement. Submit proof to the License Board office once training is complete. New School Readiness training requirements were discussed with the Director via email. On 3-22-24, the Director submitted via email a training transcript for staff showing a start date for the 40-clock hour training.
- Correction status
- Due by April 5, 2024
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
- 12-20
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have a completely signed Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired on 10-9-23 did not completely sign the Acknowledgement Form. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary sign the bottom box of the Form. Submit a copy of the the Acknowledgement Form to the License Board office once it is signed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2024
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
- 11-05
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
- Staff hired on 6-19-23 did not start the 40-clock hour training by 9-19-23. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary starting the training. Submit a copy of the training transcript to the License Board office for staff once the training is started.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2024
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
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Program Personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Personnel I [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired on 6-19-23 did not begin the pre-service training requirement by 9-19-23. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit proof of completion to the License Board office. New School Readiness training requirements were discussed during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2024
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
- 12-20
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the missing information for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the information has been obtained and is now on file.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 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
- 16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The parents of children enrolled were not provided information detailing the causes symptoms and transmission of the influenza virus. (Section 19.2, number 9)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Two parents did not received the Flu brochure during the month of August or September 2023. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the Flu brochure will be distributed as required.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 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
- 16-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records where documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September was not available.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Two parents did not received the Distracted Adult brochure during the month of September 2023. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the Distracted Adult brochure will be distributed as required. The annual inspection of 62 children's records was conducted.
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 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
- 16-20
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Acknowledgement Form that was not completed on or before first date of employment. [Staff did not complete the bottom box of the Acknowledgement Form].
- Report comments
- Staff signed and dated the bottom box of the Acknowledgement Form during the inspection. Ensure Acknowledgement Forms are completed on or before the first date of employment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-14
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.
- Report comments
- Staff hired on 6-19-23 did not complete the required training until 8-8-23. Ensure staff adhere to training deadlines and documentation is on 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
- 12-19
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids.
- Report comments
- Staff hired on 6-19-23 did not complete the required training until 8-7-23. Ensure staff adhere to training deadlines and documentation is on file.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] 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
- Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary begin the required 40-clock hour training requirement. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript to the License Board office once the training has been started.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2023
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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the missing information for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office once the information has been obtained and is now on file. The annual inspection of 44 children's records was conducted; 42 records were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by February 27, 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
- 16-02
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 for reporting incidents to licensing, and how you ensure all staff are aware of these requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection indicate a delay in reporting an incident to the licensing program. Asking about this helps clarify how the center currently manages communication with regulators during sensitive situations.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure all staff background screening documentation is complete and verified before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 and 2024 show repeated instances where staff acknowledgement forms were missing or incomplete. This question helps parents understand how the center now tracks and verifies these important personnel records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track children's health records to ensure immunizations and health exams are always up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from multiple years have noted instances where children's immunization or health records were incomplete or expired. Learning about the current tracking system helps families feel confident that health requirements are consistently met.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring all staff complete their required annual training and maintain up-to-date transcripts?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show a pattern of findings related to staff training documentation and completion deadlines across several inspections. This question allows the director to explain how they now monitor staff educational requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required safety information and emergency plans are clearly posted and accessible throughout the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from March 2025 noted that an evacuation diagram was missing from a classroom area. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center maintains its emergency preparedness protocols.
Related violations