Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.44
- Local median
- 0.6
Citzens Alliance For Progress Inc. Union Academy Family Center
401 E Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
- License:
- C06PI0441
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Food Served, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 75
- 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
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 6, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Citzens Alliance For Progress Inc. Union Academy Family Center from January 9, 2023 through March 6, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 13, 2024 and involved attendance accountability.
Five later inspections, from January 17, 2025 through March 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34689
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 36%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.45
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.
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
- One staff member started her DCF clock hours prior to employment at this center and has not completed them within the required timeframe. This staff member is being moved to an administrative position until she completes them. This is resolved.
- 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
- 12-03
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.
- Report comments
- One staff member completed 10 hours of in-service, but not prior to 6-30-24. This is now resolved.
- 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
- 12-10
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [in all groups. ].
- Inspector notes
- The attendance sheets do not reflect verifications of transitions. The Director spoke to the staff during the visit about this and is also planning to meet with the staff to go over the importance of verifying and recording transitions at all times. Not Monitored Comments There are no children on medication.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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 a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority.
- Inspector notes
- There is a current fire inspection on file dated 7-5-24. The previous fire inspection expired 6-30-24. The Director stated that she will ensure that next year the fire department is contacted with enough time to conduct the inspection prior to expiration. This is resolved.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
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 the process your team uses to track and verify children's attendance during transitions between activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in September 2024 noted a need for improved accuracy in recording attendance during transitions. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center ensures every child is accounted for throughout the day.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the scheduling of required fire safety inspections to ensure they remain current year-round?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2024 identified a gap in the center's fire safety documentation. This question helps parents understand the administrative steps the director takes to stay ahead of regulatory requirements.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to supporting staff in completing their required annual in-service training hours on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from September 2024 mentioned a finding regarding the timing of staff training completion. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center prioritizes ongoing professional development for its team.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all new staff members complete their introductory training requirements before they begin working directly with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from September 2024 included a note about staff training timelines for introductory requirements. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to ensuring staff are fully prepared before taking on their roles.
- Context
- This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your typical process for communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center keeps parents informed about daily operations and staff consistency helps families feel more connected and confident in their childcare choice.