Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.63
- Local median
- 1.19
Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center
1001 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
- License:
- C06PI0431
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Food Served, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 3:00PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 57
- License expiration:
- September 21, 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
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 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center from January 17, 2023 through May 12, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 31 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 28, 2026 and involved supervision, with a due date of May 5, 2026.
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
- 19
- Recorded violations
- 31
- Higher-concern violations
- 13
- Repeated topics
- 5
6 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
4 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
- 32%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- 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.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 28, 2025July 24, 2025December 3, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 29, 2024July 25, 2024November 15, 2024Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 29, 2024July 25, 2024November 15, 2024Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
February 29, 2024November 15, 2024Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 29, 2024July 25, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Documentation of first aid training was not on file for child care personnel.
- Report comments
- A Group Leader (M.D.) in direct supervision of children did not have First Aid training on file. Ensure the staff member obtains the training and a copy of the certificate is submitted to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by May 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 67 - FA/CPR Certificates VII. B.
- Official code
- 67-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing equipment of the play structure] was not maintained.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which indicates when additional mulch or other ground cover will be added to the fall/use zones to prevent injury to children in the event of a fall.
- Correction status
- Due by December 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 39 - Resilient Surface: VI. D.
- Official code
- 39-02
No recorded violations in this report
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. [In one group, the number of children present was nine but four children were marked on the attendance roster. In another group, the number of children present was eight but seven children were marked on the attendance roster].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Both staff corrected the attendance rosters to reflect the correct number of children present. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the Director has reviewed with staff the importance of maintaining complete and accurate attendance.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [no signature on the Closing Log for 7-23-25].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures a visual sweep of the premises will be conducted and the Closing Log will be documented as required.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-05
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [Three groups did not document the fire drill as a transition.].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff documented the transition once instructed to by Licensing staff. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the Director has reviewed with staff the importance of documenting attendance accuracy at transitions, especially after a fire drill. Not Monitored Comments There were no medications for the children enrolled.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have the fire extinguisher serviced and retagged timely.
- Correction / follow-up note
- A full-sized fire extinguisher which had been serviced and tagged was missing from the vehicle used to transport children. Ensure a proper fire extinguisher is obtained for the vehicle and it is serviced regularly. Submit documentation to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 29 - Fire Drills. VI. B.
- Official code
- 29-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- First aid kid did not accompany child care personnel on a field trip or an activity away from the childrens center or while transporting children.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The children's center did not have a complete First Aid Kit on the vehicle used to transport children. Obtain the missing items for the First Aid Kit and ensure it remains fully stocked at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 68 - First Aid Kit and Materials on Premises/Field Trips VII. B.
- Official code
- 68-01
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The citation for a violation of a licensing standard or requirement of ss. 402.301-402.319 F.S. that resulted in disciplinary action did not remain posted with the license for a full year after its effective date.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Administrative Fine issued on 11-15-24 was not posted. The Director posted the fine during the inspection. Ensure all Administrative Fines including Corrective Action are posted for one year from the date of issuance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 20 - Administrative Fine Posted: V. A.
- Official code
- 20-01
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The annual Fire Inspection expired as of 1-3-25. Submit an updated copy of the Fire Inspection to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
- Official code
- 27-01
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
- Staff did not sign an Acknowledgement Form on or before the expiration date of 8-2-24. Ensure Acknowledgement Forms are signed annually, prior to the expiration date.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-06
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. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation. A random sample of six children's records was inspected; four records were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-02
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.
- Report comments
- Two staff did not complete the annual Refresher Training on or before the date it expired. Ensure the required training is completed annually, prior to the date of expiration.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-07
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
- Staff hired on 4-3-24 did not begin the 40-clock hour training by 7-3-24. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Record Summary begins the required training. Submit a copy of the training transcript to the License Board office once the training has been started.
- Correction status
- Due by August 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-07
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 two children's records listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the information has been obtained and is now on file. A random sample of six children's records was inspected; four records were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by July 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-02
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
- Staff did not complete the Refresher Training by 3-1-24. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit proof of completion to the License Board office.
- Correction status
- Due by July 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-07
No recorded violations in this report
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired on 11-8-23 did not sign the bottom box of the Acknowledgement Form. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the Acknowledgement Form. Submit a copy of the completed form to the License Board office once signed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff did not sign an Acknowledgement Form on or before 1-30-24. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the form. Submit a copy of the updated Acknowledgement Form to the License Board office once signed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2024
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 [1] Child Care personnel where documentation of Level II Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel.
- Report comments
- Staff hired on 11-8-23 did not have Level II Background Screening on file until 11-14-23. Ensure Level II Background Screening is conducted and on file before the first day of employment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [3] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure employment verification is conducted for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary. Submit proof of employment verification for the past five years to the License Board office upon completion.
- Correction status
- Due by March 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 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.
- Report comments
- Staff hired on 10-2-23 did not complete an Attestation until 10-3-23. Ensure the Attestation is completed on or before the first day of employment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-12
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was on file but was incorrect or incomplete. [An obsolete form was used.]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ensure the correct form is used for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon completion. Technical assistance was given to ensure current forms are obtained from the Child Care Licensing website.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-13
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 12-4-23 did not complete Fire Extinguisher training until 1-16-24. Ensure newly hired staff complete the required training within 30 days of hire.
- 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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [4] records with incomplete information.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the 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 March 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- 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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Two parents did not receive the Flu brochure during the month of August or September 2023. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the brochure will be distributed as required.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain a complete Emergency Medical Release form for the child listed on the Children's Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-05
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 receive the Distracted Adult brochure during the month of September 2023. Submit a Corrective Action Plan to the License Board office which ensures the brochure will be distributed as required. The annual inspection of 32 children's records was conducted.
- Correction status
- Due by March 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.
- Report comments
- Five staff did not sign the center's Exposure Control Plan on for before the first day of employment. Ensure all newly hired staff review, sign and date the center's Exposure Control Plan and a copy is on file on or before the first day of employment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of first aid training was not on file for child care personnel.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff member (E.L.) did not have First Aid training on file. Ensure the staff member obtains the training. Submit proof of completion to the License Board office once obtained.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 67 - FA/CPR Certificates VII. B.
- Official code
- 67-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the childrens center written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
- Inspector notes
- The staff member did not follow the centers discipline policy or the regulation governing Pinellas County by while frustrated grabbed a child by the arms and sitting her in a chair. The director has a plan in place for staff to complete additional training . Licensing specialist recommended "Dealing with Challenging behaviors". Discussed to have a plan to let teachers step out when frustrated. Since staff member has been an employee for many years, I will have her read over Mattie Williams discipline policy as a refresher. Entire staff will also be taking online DCF trainings to educate them on best practices on proper discipline. • Staff were reminded never to put their hand ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- CHILD DISCIPLINE - 09 - Disciplinary Practices III.
- Official code
- 09-03
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
- Ensure the Acknowledgement Form is 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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [12] 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. The annual inspection of 42 children's records was conducted; 30 records were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-02
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 explain how you track and verify that all staff members have their required first aid training on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2026 inspection show that a staff member in direct supervision of children did not have documentation of first aid training on file.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that attendance is accurately recorded during transitions, such as fire drills or group movements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 noted that attendance documentation was not consistently maintained during transitions.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your personnel records to ensure that all required background screening acknowledgments are signed and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances across different reports where personnel records were missing signed or current background screening acknowledgments.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining the safety surfacing in your outdoor play areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2025 inspection indicate that the ground cover under climbing equipment required maintenance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers and first aid kits, are fully stocked and serviced for your transport vehicles?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 identified that a fire extinguisher and first aid supplies were not properly maintained on a vehicle used to transport children.
Related violations