Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.13
- Local median
- 0.21
Costello, Carolyn
1314 Moreland Dr, Clearwater, FL 33764
- License:
- F06PI0126
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:45AM to 4:15PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 8
- License expiration:
- June 20, 2027
Typical cost: $1,213 - $1,274 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,213 - $1,274/mo
Median daily rate: $56.00 - $58.80
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 inspectionMarch 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Costello, Carolyn from January 23, 2023 through March 23, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 1, 2025 and involved attendance accountability.
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
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 7 local median in 33764
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 21%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.6
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care.
- Correction / follow-up note
- 1 child was not signed in at time of visit. Provider submitted statement saying the reason for the incomplete attendance record was the parent did not sign the child in, and she will ensure attendance by parents is complete upon arrival/departure of each child. Corrected at visit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 14 - Daily Attendance: II.A.
- Official code
- 14-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 current process for ensuring that every child is signed in and out daily?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in October 2025 where a child was not signed in, though the provider corrected this at the time of the visit. Asking about the current procedure helps families understand how the center maintains accurate daily attendance records.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection, and a subsequent inspection in March 2026 showed no issues.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with parents if they forget to sign their child in or out?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent attendance tracking is important for the safety and oversight of all children in care. Understanding how the provider manages these daily routines helps parents see how the center partners with families to maintain accurate records.
General question
What is your approach to maintaining a daily routine that keeps children engaged and supervised?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the daily schedule helps parents understand how the provider balances structured activities and supervision throughout the day. This provides insight into the overall environment and how the center supports child development.
General question
How do you share updates or information about a child's day with their parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication between the provider and families is key to a successful partnership. This question helps parents understand how they will stay informed about their child's experiences and well-being.
General question
What training or experience do you have in managing a family child care home?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the background and experience of the provider helps parents feel more comfortable with the care their child will receive. It provides context on the professional approach taken to manage the home-based environment.