Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.86
- Local median
- 1.31
Chiquita Hamilton Center
701 N Missouri Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755
- License:
- C06PI0526
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 138
- License expiration:
- December 2, 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.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for Chiquita Hamilton Center from October 28, 2024 through June 12, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 24, 2026 and involved facility condition.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33755
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 42%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 26, 2025October 16, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 26, 2025October 16, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hot water at the hand-washing sink in the [1's classroom] exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit. [114 degrees].
- Report comments
- The temperature in the 1s handwashing sink registered 114 degrees. Maintenance was present at time of inspection and adjusted the water temperature. After adjusting the hot water heater, the water temperature registered 101 degrees.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Diapering Area (Infants) VI. C.
- Official code
- 33-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information.
- Report comments
- 1 child's enrollment form was found to be incomplete as it was missing the doctor, hospital and dentist information. It was completed at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [3] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
- Report comments
- 3 emergency medical release forms were missing the notary stamp. They were all stamped at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [10] records with incomplete information.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 9 child ID forms were missing the parent employer information. Please submit the completed forms to PCLB. 1 child ID form was missing emergency contacts, that form was corrected at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
- Report comments
- 1 Emergency Medical Release form was missing the notary stamp. It was stamped at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids.
- Report comments
- 1 staff member signed the center's written exposure plan after date of hire.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-06
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 the center monitor and maintain water temperatures in the classrooms to ensure they stay within a comfortable range for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2026 inspection show that the hot water temperature in a classroom sink was recorded above the standard limit. The issue was addressed immediately at the time of the inspection.
- Context
- The water temperature was adjusted by maintenance at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for ensuring that all required emergency medical release forms are fully completed and notarized for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that some emergency medical release forms were missing the required notary stamp. These forms were updated during the visit.
- Context
- The forms were corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the center's current procedure for training staff on safety protocols, such as exposure plans for handling bodily fluids?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from February 2025 indicate that a staff member had not signed the center's written exposure plan by their date of hire. This was corrected during the inspection.
- Context
- The documentation was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the administrative team keep track of enrollment paperwork to ensure all necessary contact and medical information is gathered and updated regularly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that incomplete child records were identified in multiple inspections between 2025 and 2026. This question helps clarify how the center manages these important documents today.
Related violations
General question
What steps are taken to ensure that daily routines and transitions between activities remain consistent for the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center structures the day helps parents feel confident about the stability and predictability of the environment for their child.