Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.44
- Local median
- 1.57
YMCA Of The Suncoast Child Care - Lift Academy
1005 S Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
- License:
- C06PI0535
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 19
- 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
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 inspectionMay 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for YMCA Of The Suncoast Child Care - Lift Academy from January 2, 2025 through May 22, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 22, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of May 27, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
6 in last 12 months
12 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 13 local median in 33756
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 35%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 3.76
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 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 18, 2025February 25, 2026May 22, 2026Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 18, 2025February 25, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 18, 2025May 22, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff did not sign an Acknowledgement Form prior to the expiration date of 5-3-25. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the form. Submit a copy to the License Board office once completed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-06
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff hired 1-6-25 did not complete the 40-clock hour training by 4-6-26. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit a copy of the updated training transcript once the training is complete. A reminder was left for all staff to complete 10 hours of in-service training by 6-30-26.
- Correction status
- Due by May 29, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-03
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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Staff did not complete annual Refresher Training prior to the expiration date of 8-2-25. Ensure staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary complete the required training. Submit a copy to the License Board office once the training has been completed.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations at times, were not posted in food preparation diapering and toileting areas.
- Report comments
- There was no hand washing sign posted in the girls restroom. Ensure a sign is posted.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 65 - Handwashing VII. A.
- Official code
- 65-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- There was 1 new child enrolled since the last inspection and the emergency medical release form was found to be incomplete. Please submit the completed form to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by March 11, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-05
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 on 2-24- 25].
- Correction / follow-up note
- The closing log was not signed on 2-24-25. The SMIC submitted a corrective action statement at time of inspection. It states I am setting am alarm in my phone to ensure that the log is filled out after the site inspection walk.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The childrens center owner failed to notify the Child Care Licensing Program within 5 working days of when the childrens center lost their credentialed director or when there was a change in director.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The children's center had a new director in place starting 4/23/25 and PCLB was not notified. Director was able to make copies of most her paperwork, please submit a 1651 and a letter from the YMCA stating there is a new director in place.
- Correction status
- Due by August 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 14 - Director Credential: I.B.
- Official code
- 14-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete information.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 2 child enrollment forms were not signed or dated by the parent. Submit complete child ID forms to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by September 2, 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 [2] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 2 emergency medical release forms were incomplete. Submit the completed forms including the notary stamp to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by September 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-05
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 on 5-13- 25].
- Report comments
- Director was not present on 5-13-25, she will ensure that who ever closes for the night will document the closing log.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-05
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous location accessible to custodial parents or legal guardians.
- Correction / follow-up note
- The school age classroom did not have a daily schedule posted. Submit a photo of the daily schedule to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by September 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 22 - Posted/Appropriate Activities: V. A.
- Official code
- 22-03
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The childrens center failed to post the room capacity in each room of the childrens center.
- Report comments
- The capacity was not posted in the classroom at time of inspection. It was posted during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 82 - Capacity: X
- Official code
- 82-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The first aid kit of the childrens center did not contain the following item(s): [thermometer and first aid book.]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit a photo of a thermometer and a first aid book to PCLB.
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 68 - First Aid Kit and Materials on Premises/Field Trips VII. B.
- Official code
- 68-03
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 process for ensuring all staff background screening forms are up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2026 indicate that a staff member's acknowledgment form had expired. This question helps clarify how the center tracks these administrative requirements to stay current.
- Context
- Correction is due by 5/27/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the team take to ensure the daily closing log is consistently completed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show repeated instances where the closing log was not signed. Asking about current practices helps understand how the center ensures this daily accountability step is followed.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the documentation process for children's emergency medical release forms to ensure they are complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2025 and 2026 note multiple instances of incomplete emergency medical forms. This question provides insight into how the center verifies that all required enrollment paperwork is accurate and complete.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current approach for tracking staff training and professional development requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records from inspections in 2025 and 2026 show findings related to staff training documentation and director notification requirements. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains compliance with staff education standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all necessary health and safety signage is clearly posted throughout the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted a missing handwashing sign in a restroom. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors its facility environment to ensure all required information is displayed.
- Context
- Correction is due by 5/27/2026.
Related violations