Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.88
- Local median
- 1.33
Sweet Peas Preschool & Elementary
6751 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33771
- License:
- C06PI0498
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 92
- License expiration:
- May 21, 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
Questions worth asking
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Sweet Peas Preschool & Elementary from May 3, 2023 through March 12, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 12, 2026 and involved incident records.
Attendance accountability 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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 4
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 16 local median in 33771
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 29%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 47%
- Local median
- 47%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 4.38
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Attendance accountability
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 1, 2024July 1, 2024November 19, 2024Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 1, 2024July 1, 2024November 19, 2024Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 1, 2024November 19, 2024Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 23, 2023March 12, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident or incident report with the custodial parent/legal guardian or individual authorized to pick up the child on the date that the incident occurred.
- Inspector notes
- The childrens center failed to share an accident/incident report with the custodial parent on the day of occurrence when a child tripped and fell causing a cut and slight bruise to his ear. The center director/owner stated that she spoke to both staff members in the room at the time of the incident. Both teachers were given instruction in that moment while the parent was in the room regarding accident reports. They were told that an accident report always needs to be written and communicated with the caregiver, even if a mark is not observed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 21 - Accidents/Incidents V. A.
- Official code
- 21-01
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 documentation to show a completion date of the 40- clock hour training requirement but not within 15 months of employment within the child care industry.
- Report comments
- Started childcare 5-11-23 completed mods 6-4-25
- 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
- 12-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Obtain the missing form for the child noted on the Children's Record summary.
- Correction status
- Due by December 3, 2024
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. [There were 8 Children present in the 3's classroom and only 7 were marked in attendance].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit a plan ensuring that staff will mark time of arrival of children. Not Monitored Comments No current medications.
- Correction status
- Due by December 3, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of four feet high as evidenced by [The double gates leading to the 2's playground measure 3'6". ].
- Correction / follow-up note
- The gates were adjusted, and mulch was removed and the gates now are 4 feet in height. This brings this area into compliance. Discussed re-enforcing wooden fencing which is loose due to recent storms.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 40 - Adequate Fencing: VI. D.
- Official code
- 40-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the childrens center written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
- Report comments
- A staff member got frustrated with the behavior of a three-year-old and placed her in what appeared to be a timeout for over 5 minutes. The child was moving out of the area and hiding under a table, so the staff member picked up the child and brought her back to the carpet area, and while doing so, inadvertently scratched her arm with her nail. The staff member has undergone re-training with the Director since the incident, and is completing an additional course, Challenging Behaviors Awareness and Prevention this week. She has also cut her nails. The second staff member in the classroom was re-trained by the Director and will also be completing the same course this week. A v ... [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
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
- Please submit a current Health Examination Form for the child noted.
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure.
- Report comments
- In the 3's room there were 8 children marked in and 7 present. One had just been picked up and not marked out. This was resolved at the visit. 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
- 17-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The placement of [new track] did not allow for adequate distance/clearance from other equipment, fences and objects in the area.
- Correction / follow-up note
- A cement track was installed for children to ride on, but it was not 6 feet from the swings. TA was given and the Director will remove the swings and provide photo proof when it is completed.
- Correction status
- Due by July 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 50 - Maintained/Safe (Outdoor Equipment) VI.G.
- Official code
- 50-04
No recorded violations in this report
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
- One immunization expired 3-28-24. Please submit updated immunization record for the child noted.
- Correction status
- Due by April 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-11
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [The 1's room did not document transitions to and from the playground on the day of the visit. ].
- Correction / follow-up note
- The staff in the one's room did not verify the transition to the playground or back into the classroom from the playground. Please submit proof of re-training for staff about documenting transitions and how staff will position themselves in order to ensure that attendance is being taken and the transition is verified. Not Monitored Comments There are no children on medication.
- Correction status
- Due by April 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Leftover formula/milk in a bottle and sippy cups was not discarded within one hour of serving.
- Inspector notes
- Sippy cups in the 1's room were not discarded after breakfast. Director stated that parents bring 3 cups per day and the children get a new one at each mealtime. Director will ensure that cups are emptied after each use moving forward.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 80 - Formula
- Official code
- 80-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A napping or sleeping infant who is not capable of rolling over was not positioned on his/her back ona firm surface, or was swaddled, and the provider did not have written authorization for an alternate sleep position from a physician in the childs record.
- Report comments
- An infant was asleep in a bouncy seat. The child was moved, and the Director will do immediate re-training with all staff about safe sleep.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 44 - Infant Sleep Positioning
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The childrens centers storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care.
- Report comments
- There were toxics stored on shelves that were accessible to children. The items were moved at the visit. The Director will re-train all staff in toxics storage.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials
- Official code
- 60-04
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The childrens center failed to document accidents/incidents on the day of occurrence.
- Inspector notes
- A parent was concerned that her child was bitten twice, and she did not receive an incident/accident report. One bite is unconfirmed, but one bite did occur and was confirmed by a staff member. This bite was observed by the staff member, and she did not write an incident/accident report. This allegation is substantiated. The Director has conducted re-training of the staff on the incident/accident policy and procedure.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 21 - Accidents/Incidents V. A.
- Official code
- 21-02
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 describe the current process for ensuring that attendance is accurately recorded and verified during transitions between the classroom and the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintaining accurate attendance records, particularly during transitions, has been a recurring topic in recent inspection reports.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure staff members consistently follow the established disciplinary and behavior policies when working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2024 noted a concern regarding compliance with the center's written disciplinary policies.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that parents are promptly notified with a formal report whenever an accident or incident occurs involving their child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that there have been instances where incident reports were not shared with parents on the day of occurrence.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for managing and updating health and immunization records to ensure all documentation remains current for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintaining complete and current health and immunization records has been a topic of concern in multiple past inspections.
Related violations
General question
How do you approach ongoing training and professional development for staff to ensure they are well-prepared to handle daily classroom routines and safety protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center supports its staff through training helps families feel confident in the quality of care and supervision provided to their children.