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Tampa Bay International School

1685 S Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764

License:
C06PI0539
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 9, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
After School, Before School, Full Day
Hours:
Mon-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
15
License expiration:
September 30, 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.

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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 inspectionMay 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 12, 2026

Summary

This summary covers seven available inspections for Tampa Bay International School from August 5, 2025 through May 12, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 6, 2026 and involved supervision.

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

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

9 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 15 local median in 33764

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.29
Local median
1.29

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
43%
Local median
47%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
4.64

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Attendance in the classroom for [3-4] year old children was not recorded for the date [5-6-26]The number of children present was [8]
Report comments
Staff supervising children in the classroom did not have the attendance record completed. Licensing Specialist was able to review individual parent sign in sheets to retrieve attendance. Ensure attendance is recorded daily by staff responsible for the supervision of children. Not Monitored Comments There were no medications for the children enrolled.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
Official code
17-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority.
Correction / follow-up note
The annual Fire Inspection expired as of 3-28-26. Submit a copy of the updated Fire Inspection to the License Board office upon receipt.
Correction status
Due by May 13, 2026
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
Official code
27-01
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [During the fire drill, staff failed to document the drill as a transition because the Transition Log was not attached to the Attendance Log].
Report comments
After returning to the classroom, staff documented the transitions. The Director will ensure staff review the importance of attendance accuracy at transitions, especially after a fire drill and have all required documentation during a drill. Not Monitored Comments There were no medications for the children enrolled.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name.
Report comments
Several of the childrens water bottles did not have first and last names. Ensure all water bottles brought from home are properly labeled with childrens first and last names.
Correction status
Due by March 27, 2026
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 80 - Formula
Official code
80-01
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Correction / follow-up note
Staff hired on 8-11-25 did not have proof of education on file. Obtain proof of education for staff listed on the Personnel Records Summary. Submit a copy to the License Board office upon receipt.
Correction status
Due by November 26, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The Director Credential was not maintained for review by the Child Care Licensing Program.
Report comments
The Director Credential was not posted. Ensure a copy of the Director Credential is obtained and posted.
Correction status
Due by November 26, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 14 - Director Credential: I.B.
Official code
14-06
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
Two staff did not complete the center's written Exposure Control Plan on or before the first day of employment. Both staff signed and dated the Plan during the inspection. Ensure newly hired staff have a signed and dated Exposure Control Plan completed and on file before the first day of hire.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
Official code
55-06
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
Handwashing signs were not posted at the sink in the 3's-4's classroom or restroom. Ensure the signs are posted at all sinks.
Correction status
Due by November 21, 2025
More details
Report section
SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 65 - Handwashing VII. A.
Official code
65-07
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.
Report comments
Water bottles were not labeled with children's first and last names. Labels were made for all of the children's water bottles during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 80 - Formula
Official code
80-01

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 daily attendance is accurately recorded and maintained for each classroom?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in May 2026 show that attendance documentation was not fully recorded for the classroom. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures consistent and accurate tracking of children throughout the day.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the staff ensure that attendance is verified during transitions, such as fire drills or moving between areas?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from March and May 2026 indicate repeated instances where attendance accuracy during transitions and daily logs needed improvement. Asking about this process helps parents understand the steps taken to keep children accounted for at all times.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the center's current procedure for ensuring that all personal items brought from home, such as water bottles, are properly labeled for each child?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show multiple instances across 2025 and 2026 where items brought from home were not labeled with the child's name. This question helps parents understand how the center manages personal belongings to ensure they are correctly identified.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the center stay on top of administrative requirements, such as maintaining current fire safety inspections?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that the annual fire safety inspection had expired. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and manages important regulatory deadlines.
Related violations
General question

What is your approach to ensuring that all staff members are fully trained and have their required documentation on file before they begin working with children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center manages staff training and personnel records helps parents feel confident that the team is prepared and qualified to care for their children. This is a standard part of evaluating the operational oversight of a facility.