Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.36
- Local median
- 1.31
Highland Early Learning Center
1301 N Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755
- License:
- C06PI0487
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 60
- License expiration:
- June 10, 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 inspectionJune 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Highland Early Learning Center from March 21, 2024 through June 5, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 33 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 5, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of June 12, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 33
- Higher-concern violations
- 10
- Repeated topics
- 6
7 in last 12 months
20 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33755
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 42%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 2.53
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
January 9, 2025May 16, 2025January 26, 2026May 5, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
September 23, 2024January 26, 2026May 5, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
May 16, 2025January 26, 2026May 5, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
May 5, 2026May 22, 2026June 5, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 23, 2024May 16, 2025May 22, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 23, 2024January 9, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink in the [Infant A classroom] does not have hot and cold running water. [No hot water was available at the hand washing sink]. (Section 12.3, number 1)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Adjust the water temperature at the hand washing sink in the Infant A classroom. Submit documented proof to the License Board office showing the water temperature has been adjusted and does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29)
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The credentialed director was not on site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets personnel schedules of employment records.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Director has not been present during the last two inspections. Submit a schedule to the License Board office which documents the hours of work for the Director.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 14 - Director Credential: I.B. I.B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 2 Minimum Age Requirements, Page 13)
- Official code
- 14-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hot water at the hand-washing sink in the [Infant B classroom] exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit. [The water temperature was 111 degrees Fahrenheit].
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Owner submitted Corrective Action on 5-21-26 indicating a plumber came out to the center to make adjustments to the water temperature. However, there was no further documentation showing the water temperature was in compliance. Submit documented proof the water has been tested and shows it does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit in the Infant B classroom. An Administrative Fine will be issued for this violation.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29)
- Official code
- 33-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink in the [Infant A classroom] does not have hot and cold running water. [No hot water was available at the hand washing sink]. (Section 12.3, number 1)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Adjust the water temperature at the hand washing sick in the Infant B classroom. Submit documented proof to the License Board office showing the water temperature has been adjusted but does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29)
- Official code
- 33-03
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
- A staff member signed the Acknowledgement Form after the expiration date of 3-24-26. Ensure the Acknowledgement Form is signed annually, prior to the date of expiration.
- 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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [3] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain the missing information for the children listed on the Record Summary. Submit proof to the License Board office the missing information has been obtained and now is on file.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2026
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
- 16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. (Section 19.2, number 7)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Two Emergency Medical Release Forms were not notarized. Obtain completed forms for the children listed on the Records Summary. Submit copies to the License Board office upon receipt.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2026
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
- 16-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Student Health Examination Forms. (Section 19.2, number 1)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Obtain a complete Student Health Exam for the child listed on the Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt. The annual inspection of 17 student files was inspected; 13 files were in compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2026
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
- 16-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hot water at the hand-washing sink in the [Infant classroom] exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit. [The water temperature was 112 degrees Fahrenheit].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Adjust the water temperature at the hand-washing sink in the Infant classroom. Submit proof the water temperature is maintained under 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3 Diapering, Pages 28-29)
- Official code
- 33-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A staff member did not assist children with handwashing [in the Infant classroom]. (Section 12.2)
- Report comments
- After changing a diaper, staff did not wash the hands of an older infant. Ensure staff wash the hands of all children, even infants, after diaper changing to prevent the spread of germs.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 65 - Handwashing VII. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 65-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A staff member did not wash their hands [after changing the diaper of an older infant]. (Section 12.2)
- Report comments
- Ensure proper hand washing occurs after each diaper change to prevent the spread of germs.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 65 - Handwashing VII. A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 65-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing surface in [the Infant classroom] was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. (Section 12.3, numbers 2 and 3)
- Report comments
- After a diaper change, the changing table was not cleaned and sanitized. Ensure staff follow proper diapering practices to prevent the spread of germs and to maintain a clean environment for children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 72 - Diapering Practices VII. E. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3, Diapering, Pages 28-29)
- Official code
- 72-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. (Section 12.3, number 3)
- Inspector notes
- In the Toddler and 2s-3s classrooms, the diaper changing pads were observed to have rips in the surface. Repair or replace the pads to ensure the surface is impermeable.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 72 - Diapering Practices VII. E. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3, Diapering, Pages 28-29)
- Official code
- 72-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel who did not have a completely signed Acknowledgement Form.
- Report comments
- 2 new staff did not have a completely signed acknowledgement form on file. They were both completed at time of inspection.
- 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 [3] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
- Report comments
- 3 staff signed their annual acknowledgement forms after 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
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
- 2 new staff members did not have a complete attestation of good moral character on file. They were both completed at time of inspection.
- 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
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants job title, description of regular duties confirmation of employment dates and level of job performance.
- Report comments
- 2 new staff members did not have a complete 5 year employment history check on file. They were both completed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-16
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing DH680 Immunization Forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 child did not have a DH680 immunization form on file. Please submit the immunization record to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-09
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 child had an expired immunization record on file. Please submit a current immunization record to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-11
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
- 6 staff members signed their annual refresher education of the children's center exposure plan after expiration date.
- 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
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. (Section 14.2, number 3)
- Report comments
- 1 staff member was not trained within 30 days on fire extinguisher training. It was completed at time of inspection.
- 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. . (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 12-19
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7)
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 child did not have physician information, dental information or hospital preference filled out on their enrollment form. Submit the missing information to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 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
- 16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [3] 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)
- Correction / follow-up note
- 3 children had expired immunization records on file. Submit current immunization records to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 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
- 16-11
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [6] 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.
- Report comments
- 6 children did not have distracted driver brochures for April 2025 on file. Provider was reminded to distribute the brochures in April and September annually.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
- 16-20
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing Student Health Examination Forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 student file was missing a student health exam. Please submit the exam to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by January 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-06
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. [2 children were not marked in on 1-9-25 and 1 child was not marked out on 1-8-25.].
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 child was not marked out on the attendance record on 1-8-25 and both children were not marked in on the attendance record on 1-9-25. The SMIC in charge submitted a corrective action statement at time of inspection which states "we will be having a meeting with staff on attendance and other things on how to sign in and out children on their attendance sheet."
- 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
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel who did not have a completely signed Acknowledgement Form.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 2 acknowledgement forms were not complete in that they were not signed by the director. Submit completed forms to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by October 7, 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 Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was on file but was incorrect or incomplete. [2 forms did not contain the director signature/date]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 2 Attestation of Good Moral Character forms were missing the director's signature and date. Submit the completed forms to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by October 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-13
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants job title, description of regular duties confirmation of employment dates and level of job performance.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Two 5 year employement history checks were incomplete. Submit the complete history checks to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by October 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-16
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 2 staff members did not have a translated to english proof of education on file. Please submit the translated proof of educations to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by October 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-01
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 staff member did not have 10 hours of in-service for 2023-2024 on file. Submit the training certificates to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by October 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-10
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 2 staff members did not have fire extinguisher training on file. Submit the fire extinguisher training to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by October 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-19
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 [a closing log could not be located.].
- Correction / follow-up note
- The closing log could not be located. Submit a plan to ensure that someone is doing a visual sweep of the children's center and that it is documented daily.
- Correction status
- Due by October 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-05
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 current process for ensuring all staff background screening and personnel documentation are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections show instances where personnel records, such as annual acknowledgement forms, were found to be expired or incomplete. Asking about the current tracking system helps families understand how the center maintains compliance with these important staffing requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that daily attendance logs are accurately recorded and verified at the end of each day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted instances where attendance records were missing entries or closing logs could not be located. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for verifying that all children are accounted for during daily transitions.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor and maintain the water temperature in the infant classrooms to ensure it remains within the required safety range?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that water temperatures in infant hand-washing sinks have occasionally exceeded the recommended safety limits. Asking about the current maintenance schedule provides insight into how the facility ensures a safe environment for the youngest children.
- Context
- A correction is currently due by 6/12/2026 regarding water temperature.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe your current routine for ensuring that all required health and immunization records are collected and updated for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that some student files have been found with missing or expired health and immunization documentation during past inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center manages these important health records to keep them current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that the director is on-site to provide consistent leadership and oversight during operating hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report mentioned that the director was not on-site during a majority of the facility's operating hours. Asking about the current leadership schedule helps families understand how the center ensures consistent administrative oversight.
Related violations