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SPPF: M.A.S.T.R. Kids Program at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

3300 31st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

License:
C06PI0482
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 9, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 3:30PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
100
License expiration:
February 20, 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.

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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 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 15, 2025

Summary

This summary covers 16 available inspections for SPPF: M.A.S.T.R. Kids Program at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church from January 31, 2023 through April 28, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 28, 2026 and involved background screening.

That higher-concern topic showed up in six inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
23

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33712

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.44
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
44%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
44%
Local median
35%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
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.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
Report comments
One staff had signed her Ack form late.
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 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 that was re hired did not sign the AGMC on or before hire date.
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 the Personnel Records Summary for [4] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file.
Report comments
Three new staff had incomplete 5 year employment history
Correction status
Due by April 15, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-08
View official 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.
Report comments
The form was located during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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 for [3] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file.
Report comments
The 3 new staff had incomplete employment history.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
A new staff was missing the AGMC in her file. The form was located during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-12
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
A new staff was missing proof of education.
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
12-01
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.
Report comments
The center had a current fire inspection dated 9-13-24 . The last inspection was dated 7-25-23. Schedule the fire inspection each year so that it does not expire.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
Official code
27-01
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The childrens centers drivers personnel file did not have proof of a current Florida drivers license. [The driver (RT) had a driver physical that expired 5-16-24].
Inspector notes
I Spoke to Fahima about the importance of having the driver physical's up to date.
Correction status
Due by May 28, 2024
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 73 - License/Examination VIII. C.
Official code
73-01
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The adult-child ratio was not met. There was/were [1] staff supervising [26] children.
Report comments
Another staff arrived shortly after attendance was taken.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SUPERVISION - 06 - Adult-Child Ratio: II. B.
Official code
06-01
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.
Report comments
Two new staff did not have complete 5 year employment history checked.
Correction status
Due by November 6, 2023
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-08
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
Two new staff did not have fire extinguisher training.
Correction status
Due by November 6, 2023
More details
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PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-19
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The center did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care.
Correction / follow-up note
The document of the annual inspection was not on site. Please submit to PCLB. Not Monitored Comments The vehicles were inspected on 5-8-23
Correction status
Due by November 6, 2023
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 75 - Annual Inspection: VIII.E.
Official code
75-02
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
Correction / follow-up note
One staff had an expired Ack form The staff signed a new one during the visit. Reminder: Ack forms are coming to expire for the entire staff. Submit to PCLB when they are updated.
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: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [5] 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.
Report comments
The 5 bus drivers or monitors on the bus must start the DCF 40 clock hour training.
Correction status
Due by May 22, 2023
More details
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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 [10] records with incomplete information.
Report comments
Ten children's records were found with incomplete enrollment information.
Correction status
Due by May 22, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-02
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 Ms Leah's group ther were 11 children present but 10 children were marked in.].
Report comments
The attendance was fixed during the visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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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 verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [During the fire drill the staff did not document the transtion.].
Inspector notes
I spoke with the staff and the director about the the fire drill transitions. The Director stated she would go over the transitions at their meeting.
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.
Correction / follow-up note
The center had a fire inspection on 4-12-23 but did not pass. Submit a passing fire inspection to PCLB.
Correction status
Due by May 22, 2023
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
Official code
27-01
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The driver [E.S.] of a vehicle regularly used to transport children did not have a current annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive.
Report comments
The driver, E.S. had a physical that expired 4-23
Correction status
Due by May 12, 2023
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 73 - License/Examination VIII. C.
Official code
73-03
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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.
Report comments
Three staff did not have 5 year employment verification.
Correction status
Due by February 7, 2023
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 [1] Child Care personnel whose background screening was not completed within 5 years after the initial screening, or after a 90 days break in service.
Report comments
One staff did not have her 5 year rescreen. The renewal re screen was submitted during my visit.
Correction status
Due by February 7, 2023
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-09
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.
Report comments
One staff had not started the 40 clock hours.
Correction status
Due by February 7, 2023
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-07

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

What steps does the center take to ensure all staff paperwork, such as background screening attestations, is completed correctly before a new employee begins working?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that recent inspections identified instances where personnel documentation, specifically attestations of good moral character, were not finalized by the required start date.
Context
The finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you maintain and track the required documentation for staff background screenings to ensure all records remain up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report indicates that background screening documentation, including employment history and acknowledgement forms, has been a recurring topic in multiple reports over the past few years.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you describe the process for ensuring that all vehicles used for transporting children have current annual inspections and that driver requirements are always met?

Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records show that documentation for vehicle safety and driver requirements has been identified as an area needing attention in past reports.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for tracking staff training requirements to ensure everyone has the necessary certifications on file?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from previous inspections indicate that documented proof of required staff training, such as fire extinguisher training and education verification, was missing at the time of the visit.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes in center policies?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how the center shares information helps families feel connected to their child's daily experience and aware of how the program operates.