Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.36
- Local median
- 1.19
Espiritu Santo Catholic School
2405A Philippe Pkwy, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
- License:
- C06PI0394
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 3:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 70
- License expiration:
- September 10, 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
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 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Espiritu Santo Catholic School from January 31, 2024 through April 22, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 33 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 20, 2026 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
Two later inspections, from February 23, 2026 through April 22, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 33
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 5
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 14 local median in 34695
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- 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 5 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
January 31, 2024May 23, 2024August 28, 2024March 25, 2025January 20, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 10 recorded violations.
January 31, 2024August 28, 2024January 20, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
January 31, 2024August 28, 2024August 19, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 23, 2024March 25, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 31, 2024March 25, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
- Report comments
- One staff member did not complete the Acknowledgement Form on or before the expiration date. Ensure all Acknowledgement Forms are signed annually, prior to the date of expiration. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-06
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. The annual inspection of 68 children's records was conducted; 67 records were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by January 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-07
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Prescription/non-prescription medication [Avi-Qu] brought to the childrens center was not in the original container.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure the medication is returned to the parents and they are reminded all medications must be in the original container. Submit a copy of the medication box to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by January 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
- Official code
- 18-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or was no longer being given remained at the childrens center.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure the expired medication (Avi-Qu) is returned to the parents and an updated prescription is obtained for the child. Submit a copy of the medication box with expiration date to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by January 21, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
- Official code
- 18-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for[8]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
- In-service hours for the 2024-2025 training year did not display the number of hours completed and therefore, could not be verified. The Director will ensure the hours are obtained for each certificate and submit completed Training Logs for each staff member to the License Board office.
- Correction status
- Due by August 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-10
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 has been obtained and is now on file.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 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 expired Student Health Examination Forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain an updated Student Health Exam for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. The annual inspection of 69 children's records was conducted; 67 records were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-08
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The annual Fire Inspection expired as of 3-13-25. Obtain an updated Fire Inspection and submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
- Official code
- 27-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary [13] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary did not complete an Acknowledgement Form on or before the expiration date. Ensure staff listed complete an updated Acknowledgement Form and submit a copy to the License Board office.
- Correction status
- Due by September 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-06
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.
- Report comments
- Staff working in the child care industry since 8-4-23 did not complete Early Literacy by 8-4-24. Ensure all staff complete the training requirement within one year of employment in the child care field.
- 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
- 12-04
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
- Ten staff did not complete the annual Refresher Training. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit copies to the License Board office once complete. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
- Correction status
- Due by September 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name.
- Report comments
- In several classrooms, children's water bottles were not properly labeled with first and last names. Ensure all water bottles are properly labeled.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 80 - Formula
- Official code
- 80-01
No recorded violations in this report
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 six children's records was inspected; five records were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-11
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the licensure year fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Fire drills were not conducted for the months for April and May 2024. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures drill will be conducted as required. A fire drill was observed on 2-12-24. A drill will be observed at the next inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 29 - Fire Drills. VI. B.
- Official code
- 29-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel who did not have an employment application on file.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure employment applications are completed and on file for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office once completed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel who did not have a completely signed Acknowledgement Form.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure Acknowledgements Forms are completed and on file for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office once completed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
- Report comments
- Acknowledgement Form expired on 8-1-23 but was not resigned until 8-14-23. Ensure Acknowledgment Forms are signed annually, on or before the date previously signed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [5] Child Care personnel where documentation of Level II Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure Level II Clearance in obtained for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure employment verifications for the past five years are completed and on file for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office once completed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-08
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [3] Child Care personnel whose background screening was not completed within 5 years after the initial screening, or after a 90 days break in service.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure five-year rescreenings are completed and on file for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office once completed. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was not completed on or before first date of employment or upon change in employers.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Three staff did not have a completed Attestation on file. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary sign and date the form. Submit copies to the License Board office.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-12
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. [Three staff did not sign and date the bottom box].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the Acknowledgement Form. Submit copies to the License Board office once completed. Technical assistance was given to ensure the updated version of the Acknowledgment Form is being used. All updated forms can be found on the PCLB website.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-14
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain proof of education for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-01
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 8-4-23 did not have a copy of a training transcript on file. Ensure a copy is obtained and on file. Submit a copy to the License Board office.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-02
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 8-4-23 did not begin the required 40-clock hour training by 11-4-23. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Record Summary starts the training. Submit a copy of the training transcript to the License Board office once the training has been started.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The center has until 7-18-24 to obtain a Director with an active Director Credential.
- Correction status
- Due by July 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 14 - Director Credential: I.B.
- Official code
- 14-01
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 has been obtained and is now on file.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 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 [2] records with missing Student Health Examination Forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain Student Health Exams for the children listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-06
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 February 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain a current 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 February 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-08
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] 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
- One parent did not receive the brochure during the month of September 2023. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures all parents will receive the brochure as required by law. The annual inspection of 68 children's records was conducted.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-20
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Two staff did not complete the center's Exposure Control Plan on the first day of employment. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary sign and date the Plan. Submit copies to the License Board office upon completion.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-06
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. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit copies to the License Board office once completed.
- Correction status
- Due by February 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-07
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
How does the center ensure that all staff members have their required background screening forms and acknowledgments updated on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple instances across different years where staff personnel records were missing updated background screening acknowledgment forms. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center maintains compliance with these important staffing requirements.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on 4/22/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the process for managing and storing children's medications to ensure they are always current and properly labeled?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2026 noted that expired medication was found at the center and that some medication was not in its original container. This question helps parents understand how the center currently handles medication storage and expiration tracking for the safety of all children.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on 4/22/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center keep track of children's health and immunization records to ensure they remain current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that keeping children's health and immunization records up to date has been a recurring topic over the past few years. Asking about the center's current tracking system helps parents understand how they ensure all required health documentation is maintained for every child.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the center's approach to ensuring all staff members complete their required annual training and professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that documentation of staff training, including in-service hours and required literacy courses, has been an area of focus during past inspections. This question helps parents learn about the center's commitment to ongoing staff education and how they verify that all training requirements are met.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all required emergency drills are conducted consistently throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that fire drills were not conducted monthly as required during a previous licensure year. Asking about the current schedule for emergency drills helps parents understand how the center prepares for safety and emergency situations.
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