Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.8
- Local median
- 0.71
PCS Employee Child Care At Bette Ra Ivey Discovery Center
8570 66th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
- License:
- C06PI0517
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 182
- License expiration:
- August 26, 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.
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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 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for PCS Employee Child Care At Bette Ra Ivey Discovery Center from July 29, 2024 through June 10, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 10, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33781
Compared to 19 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.79
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 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 6, 2025June 10, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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 [no signature for 6-8- 26. ].
- Report comments
- Center closing log was not signed/verified for 6-8-26.
- 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
- 17-05
No recorded violations in this report
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. [1 and 2 year old class. ].
- Correction / follow-up note
- A 2-year-old class moved a child to another 2's classroom and did not sign the child out. Their attendance reflected 11 and they had 10. A 1-year-old class had a visitor from another 1's classroom and did not sign the child in. Their attendance reflected 9 and they had 10. Both classroom teachers corrected the record immediately which brings this area back into compliance. Discussed the importance of accurate attendance especially if there was an emergency.
- 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
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Written directions on the prescription label the manufacturers label or from the childs doctor for dispensing prescription or non- prescription medication were not followed in that [The medication was prescribed in Jan.].
- Correction / follow-up note
- A prescription diaper cream was prescribed to a child in January 2025 to be used for 7 days. The parent brought the medication in to be used again on the child on 10/6/25 without an updated note from the prescribing physician. The medication was put in the clinic for pickup, and the parent was notified an updated note from the physician was needed in order to use on the child. This brings this area into compliance. Discussed and read with the Director the regulations for giving medication at the center.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 18 - Medication: V. A.
- Official code
- 18-17
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name.
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was a bottle without a first and last name and a cup without a last name located in the refrigerator of an infant classroom. The teacher immediately identified and labeled the bottle and cup appropriately. Which brings this area into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 80 - Formula
- Official code
- 80-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel in compliance with school-age training requirements did not complete all childrens center training requirements within 120 days of employment at a childrens center.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 staff member with SA training did not complete the required children's center training within 120 days of employment. Staff member listed on the personnel record's summary has completed the children's center training which brings this area into compliance. *A reminder was given that all staff have until 6/30/25 to finish 10 hours of in-service training.
- 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
- 12-13
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A form of discipline used by child care personnel included the use of spanking or other form of physical punishment.
- Report comments
- A staff was seen on video smacking the bottom of a one year old child.
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- CHILD DISCIPLINE - 09 - Disciplinary Practices III.
- Official code
- 09-04
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The childrens center failed to document accidents/incidents on the day of occurrence.
- Report comments
- An incident report was not written and given to the parent on the day of the incident.
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2025
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
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- In several classrooms, staff had personal bags that were not stored properly. Submit a plan of action for staff to secure personal belongings where they will not be accessible to children.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials
- Official code
- 60-04
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 walk me through the current process for verifying that all children are accounted for during daily sign-in and sign-out?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection in June 2026 identified a gap in the documentation used to verify that all children had left the premises. This question helps parents understand the steps the center takes to ensure accurate attendance tracking.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What training or guidance do you provide to staff regarding appropriate ways to manage child behavior and handle challenging moments?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2025 noted a concern regarding disciplinary practices. Asking this helps parents understand the center's current approach to positive guidance and staff expectations.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that personal belongings, such as bags, are stored securely and kept away from children's reach?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2024 inspection noted that some personal items were not stored in a way that prevented access by children. This question helps parents understand the current classroom safety procedures.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for documenting and notifying parents when an accident or incident occurs at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from February 2025 identified a need for improvement in the timely documentation of incidents. This question helps parents understand how the center communicates with families regarding their child's day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members remain up to date on their required training and professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2025 show a finding related to staff training completion timelines. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and maintains compliance with staff education requirements.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations