Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.5
The Experiential School of Tampa Bay
5101 1st St NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
- License:
- C06PI0412
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 136
- License expiration:
- February 25, 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 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 16, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for The Experiential School of Tampa Bay from May 10, 2023 through April 10, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 10, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33703
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 30%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.62
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.
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [for 4/9/26, and 4/10/26. ].
- Report comments
- Attendance for Friday, 4/10/26 was in the column of Thursday, 4/9/26, Thursdays attendance was not complete/accurate.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-01
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
- Indoor/outdoor checklist at center was not signed/verified for 4/9/26 and 4/10/26.
- 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
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary [14] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Corrected at visit
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-06
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 [one] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit DCF training transcript showing completion of the 40 clock hours for the staff member noted.
- Correction status
- Due by January 3, 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 [one] 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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit training transcript showing completion of literacy for the staff member noted.
- Correction status
- Due by January 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-04
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 current process for ensuring daily attendance is recorded accurately and completely for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 noted that attendance records were not fully complete or accurate for certain dates. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains reliable tracking of children in their care.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff manage the daily safety inspection logs for the indoor and outdoor play areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that daily health and safety logs for play areas were not signed or verified on specific days. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center ensures play spaces are checked and ready for children each day.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members maintain up-to-date background screening and personnel documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from August 2025 identified a staff member with an expired acknowledgement form. This question helps families understand the administrative procedures the center uses to keep all personnel records current.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you support new staff in completing their required introductory training and literacy coursework?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from November 2023 noted that some staff had not yet completed their required introductory child care training or early literacy courses. This question helps parents learn about the center's current approach to staff development and training compliance.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication expectations helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience. Understanding how information is shared allows families to determine if the center's communication style fits their needs.