Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.75
- Local median
- 0.54
Gates and Bridges Learning Academy
2332 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
- License:
- C06PI0511
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 42
- License expiration:
- February 17, 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.
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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 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for Gates and Bridges Learning Academy from December 27, 2023 through June 25, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 25, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
Supervision 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
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 3
6 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33705
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.53
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Supervision
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 29, 2024August 13, 2025June 25, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 20, 2024June 25, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 6, 2025October 17, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [3-4 year old] group of children as evidenced by [licensing specialist observed the classroom with no staff member.].
- Report comments
- Staff was in the kitchen and returned to the classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SUPERVISION - 01 - General/Direct II. A.
- Official code
- 01-01
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. [Licensing specialist observed the 3-4 year old classroom with 4 children and 7 were marked in.].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff did not mark the children out when they went on the field trip. There were also 2 school age children that were not marked on the attendance. Staff corrected the attendance during the visit.
- 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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who do not have documentation of completion of a five hour early literacy and language development of children birth through five course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry.
- Report comments
- One staff was passed her one year to complete Early Literacy.
- Correction status
- Due by October 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children did not receive adequate assistance while toileting or bathing as required by their age or need.
- Report comments
- A child had a potty accident at approximately 3:30 pm and stayed in that clothes until mom picked her up at 5:05 pm. The parent was contacted through " Brightwheel".
- Correction status
- Due by September 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SUPERVISION - 01 - General/Direct II. A.
- Official code
- 01-03
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
- Needs to test for part 2
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
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 who do not have documentation of completion of a five hour early literacy and language development of children birth through five course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry.
- Report comments
- One staff had not completed the 5 hrs of Early Literacy.
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The driver [(LC) and (DJ)] of a vehicle regularly used to transport children did not have a current annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive.
- Report comments
- Drivers must not drive until a current physical is in their file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 73 - License/Examination VIII. C.
- Official code
- 73-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Infants were observed combined with children two years of age and older as evidenced by [a time/date stamped photo from 4/25/24 provided to to the parent from the school shows a staff member sitting with a seven month old child on the large playground with children two years of age and up present. This was verified with center staff during the investigation].
- Correction / follow-up note
- I did confirm the allegation that a seven-month-old infant was combined with older children on 4/25/24. Submit a statement signed by all staff that the regulation regarding infants under two years old must remain separate is understood by all staff. Include in the plan how staff will ensure that the children will remain separate both in the classrooms and on the playground, specifically if short staffed and during transitions.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SUPERVISION - 02 - Infants Separate: II.A.
- Official code
- 02-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- The adult-child ratio was not met. There was/were [1] staff supervising [6 3's and 4's and one seven- month- old infant ] children.
- Correction / follow-up note
- I did confirm that the adult-child ratio was not met. A seven-month-old was combined with the 3's and 4's teacher and six children on 4/25/24. Submit a statement signed by all staff that the regulation regarding ratios is understood.
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SUPERVISION - 06 - Adult-Child Ratio: II. B.
- Official code
- 06-01
Medium concern: inspection access or misrepresentation
- Report finding
- XV. I. 1 2 Child care personnel misrepresented information, impersonated, or provided fraudulent information related to the childrens center to a parent/guardian, Child Care Licensing Program or law enforcement.
- Inspector notes
- I did confirm that the center had advertisement for VPK, which is not offered at the center. On the school website it states that, the county audits our VPK students attendance each month. I discussed with the Director that this is implying that the center has VPK, and it must be taken off the website. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments . ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Mary Jane Elder 04/29/2024 ____________________________________________ Received by: Michelle Amons 04/29/2024
- Correction status
- Due by May 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- ACCESS - 85 - Other
- Official code
- 85-08
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.
- Report comments
- One child was missing the health form.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 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. [In the infant room the attendance had no infants present but one infant was in care.].
- Report comments
- The attendance was fixed during the visit.
- 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
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
How does your team currently manage and verify daily attendance to ensure every child is accounted for throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection show instances where attendance records did not accurately reflect the number of children present in the classroom. Asking about current verification processes helps families understand how the center maintains accurate tracking for all children.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that children are always under direct supervision, even during transitions or when staff members need to step away briefly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 identified a situation where a classroom was observed without a staff member present. This question allows the director to explain the current protocols for maintaining continuous supervision.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you share how your staff is trained to handle toileting needs and provide appropriate assistance to children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from August 2025 note a concern regarding the level of assistance provided to a child during a toileting accident. This question helps parents understand the center's current standards for responsive care.
- Context
- A correction was due by September 3, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff members remain up-to-date with their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from multiple inspections in 2025 indicate that some staff members had not completed required training courses on time. Asking about the current tracking system for staff professional development helps parents understand how the center ensures all caregivers are fully qualified.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families regarding daily routines and any changes to the classroom environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is essential for parents to feel confident in the care their child receives. Understanding how the center shares information helps families stay informed about their child's daily experience.