Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.16
- Local median
- 0.52
James B. Sanderlin Family Service Center Inc.
2335 22nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
- License:
- C06PI0452
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 9:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 77
- License expiration:
- December 5, 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.
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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 inspectionJune 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for James B. Sanderlin Family Service Center Inc. from February 27, 2023 through June 17, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 12, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
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
- 22
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 5
6 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33712
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 32%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 35%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 1.92
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 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 18, 2023October 21, 2024October 28, 2025May 12, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 18, 2023October 21, 2024Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 18, 2023October 21, 2024Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 21, 2024October 28, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 23, 2026May 12, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
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.
- Report comments
- There was no drlll conducted in March. The SMIC stated she would make sure drills were conducted each month.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 29 - Fire Drills. VI. B.
- Official code
- 29-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care.
- Inspector notes
- During my walk through a janitors cart with many chemicals was observed in the hallway unattended. I spoke with the SMIC who spoke to the janitor. The cart must be locked up if unattended.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials
- Official code
- 60-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The childrens centers driver did not have a valid certificate of course completion for first aid and/or infant and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.
- Report comments
- All drivers must have FA/CPR at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by May 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 73 - License/Examination VIII. C.
- Official code
- 73-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The childrens centers drivers personnel record did not have documentation of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Driver (LB) did not have proof of first aid/CPR.
- Correction status
- Due by March 2, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 73 - License/Examination VIII. C.
- Official code
- 73-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with missing Student Health Examination Forms. (Section 19.2, number 1)
- Report comments
- Two pre-k children were missing their physical exam form.
- Correction status
- Due by November 4, 2025
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
- 16-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with missing DH680 Immunization Forms. (Section 19.2, number 2)
- Report comments
- Two pre-k children were missing the correct immunization form.
- Correction status
- Due by November 4, 2025
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
- 16-09
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 fire inspection expired 10-24-25.
- Correction status
- Due by November 4, 2025
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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. (Section 19.5, numbers 1 and 3)
- Report comments
- A sub did not have her level 2 screening documentation in her file. She was dismissed until the screening is sent from her agency.
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 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
- 11-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing Student Health Examination Forms. (Section 19.2, number 1)
- Report comments
- One child was missing the health form.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 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
- 16-06
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. (Section 19.2, number 2)
- Report comments
- One child had an expired immunization form
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 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
- 16-11
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [During the fire drill].
- Inspector notes
- During the fire drill several staff did not do transitions. I spoke with Jessica and she spoke to the staff and transitions were completed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
- 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. (Section 14.2, number 1)
- Correction / follow-up note
- The fire inspection expired 10-20-24. The center has an appointment to have it done on 10-24-24. Submit a copy to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by October 28, 2024
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
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit corrective action to ensure that staff is trained on age appropriate discipline.
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- CHILD DISCIPLINE - 09 - Disciplinary Practices III.
- Official code
- 09-03
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. (Section 19.4, number 3)
- Report comments
- The staff signed the Ack form during the visit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- 11-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. (Section 14.3, number 2)
- Inspector notes
- One staff did not have his attendance during the fire drill. The attendance was retrieved during the drill. I discussed the importance of having the attendance at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
- Official code
- 17-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [Transitions were not completed at the fire drill.].
- Report comments
- The staff now have a new attendance log that has a place for the transition of a fire drill. They will use only the newest attendance sheet.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
- 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. (Section 14.2, number 1)
- Correction / follow-up note
- The fire inspection expired 10-17-23. The fire marshall is due out to the center on 10-20-23. Provide an approved inspection to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by October 25, 2023
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
No recorded violations in this report
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
- A new staff did not have the fire extinguisher training.
- Correction status
- Due by July 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-19
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [8] records with incomplete information.
- Report comments
- Ensure that enrollment forms are completely filled out.
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2023
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 incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
- Report comments
- Two children had incomplete EMR forms
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-05
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. [All staff must have an attendance at all times. Attendance must be taken as soon as children are in group leader posession.].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit a plan on how you will keep attendance correctly.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures.
- Report comments
- Staff must be trained.
- Correction status
- Due by March 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
- Official code
- 18-20
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 that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are kept locked and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection show that hazardous materials were found accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the center maintains a secure environment.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all drivers maintain up-to-date first aid and CPR certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from early 2026 show repeated instances where drivers lacked documentation of required first aid and CPR training. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors staff certifications for transportation safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff ensure that attendance is accurately tracked and verified during emergency drills or transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that in previous years, there were challenges with verifying attendance during fire drills. Asking about current procedures helps parents understand how the center keeps track of children during emergency situations.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you explain the center's process for verifying that all personnel have completed the required background screening before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2023 and 2024 noted instances where background screening documentation was missing or expired. This question allows parents to understand how the center ensures all staff meet current screening requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often does the center conduct fire drills, and what is the process for documenting them to ensure they happen consistently?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records show that fire safety inspections and drill documentation have been areas of focus in past reports. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center manages its emergency preparedness schedule.
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