Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.83
- Local median
- 1.22
Barcenas, Dario
1018 Pinebrook Dr, Clearwater, FL 33755
- License:
- F06PI0139
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 8
- License expiration:
- May 21, 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
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 inspectionMarch 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Barcenas, Dario from May 11, 2023 through March 30, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 33 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 27, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of March 9, 2026.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from March 19, 2026 through March 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 33
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 6
5 in last 12 months
14 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33755
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 6%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 61%
- Local median
- 42%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 2.33
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 8 inspections, with 13 recorded violations.
August 16, 2023September 28, 2023October 16, 2023November 21, 2023January 29, 2024October 29, 2025February 2, 2026February 27, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
April 4, 2024April 21, 2025October 29, 2025February 2, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
April 4, 2024April 21, 2025April 22, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 16, 2023September 28, 2023April 21, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 4, 2024October 29, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 29, 2025February 2, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by the operator between July 1-June 30 annually.These training hours were for the fiscal year that ended [6/30/25] when 10 hours of training was the requirement.
- Correction / follow-up note
- This is a 2nd re-inspection conducted in the office and is based on paperwork received as corrective action. Provider has not submitted documentation for trainings due for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. Submit certificates of completion for 10 in-service training hours. An additional 10 hours is required for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, and must be completed by 6/30/26. The trainings used for 2024/2025 may not be used for 2025/2026. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS WILL BE TAKEN. If corrective action is not received by the due date, and a 3rd re-inspection is necessary, an additional fee will be imposed.
- Correction status
- Due by March 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 06 - Training Dates/Hours: I.B.
- Official code
- 06-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by the operator between July 1-June 30 annually.These training hours were for the fiscal year that ended [6/30/25] when 10 hours of training was the requirement.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit certificates of completion for 10 in-service training hours.An additional 10 hours is required for the 2025/2026 fiscal year.The trainings used for 2024/2025 may not be used for 2025/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 06 - Training Dates/Hours: I.B.
- Official code
- 06-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The family child care home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [no signatures were collected].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit signatures documenting parents receipt of the Flu brochures for each child.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 09 - Identification/Enrollment: II.A.
- Official code
- 09-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [no signatures were collected].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit signed Distracted Driver brochures for each child enrolled.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 09 - Identification/Enrollment: II.A.
- Official code
- 09-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit a (current) Health examination form for the child (SC) whose file was missing one.ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 11 - Physical Examination: II. A.
- Official code
- 11-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operators certification for infant and child CPR was no longer current.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provider CPR expired 9/30/25. Please submit documentation showing current CPR for Provider.
- Correction status
- Due by November 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 04 - CPR Certificate: I.B.
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The substitutes certification for pediatric CPR was no longer current.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Substitute CPR expired 9/30/25. Please submit documentation showing current CPR for Substitute.
- Correction status
- Due by November 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 04 - CPR Certificate: I.B.
- Official code
- 04-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operators first aid was no longer current.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provider First Aid expired 9/30/25. Please submit documentation showing current First Aid for Provider.
- Correction status
- Due by November 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 05 - First Aid Certificate: I.B.
- Official code
- 05-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The substitutes first aid was no longer current.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Substitute First Aid expired 9/30/25. Please submit documentation showing current First Aid for Substitute.
- Correction status
- Due by November 5, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 05 - First Aid Certificate: I.B.
- Official code
- 05-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by the operator between July 1-June 30 annually.These training hours were for the fiscal year that ended [6/30/25] when 10 hours of training was the requirement.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit certificates of completion for 10 in-service training hours. An additional 10 hours is required for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The trainings used for 2024/2025 may not also be used for 2025/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 06 - Training Dates/Hours: I.B.
- Official code
- 06-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The family child care home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [no signatures were collected].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit signatures documenting receipt of the Flu brochures for each child in care.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 09 - Identification/Enrollment: II.A.
- Official code
- 09-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [no signatures were collected].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit signed Distracted Driver brochures for each child enrolled. Be advised, the brochures need to be distributed again in April.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 09 - Identification/Enrollment: II.A.
- Official code
- 09-10
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit a (current) Health examination form for the child (SC) whose file was missing one. Administrative action will be taken.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 11 - Physical Examination: II. A.
- Official code
- 11-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operator did not maintain and make available the record of fire drills for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the drill.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Although Substitute states fire drills are being conducted monthly, there was no log documenting them. Provider will obtain a Fire Drill log from the PCLB website and document every drill conducted.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 21 - Fire Drills: III.A.
- Official code
- 21-05
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The operator may provide care for [6] children, ages [0-13]. The number of children observed in this age group was [8].
- Correction / follow-up note
- A re-inspection was conducted at the Home, and eight children were again observed in care. Although Provider was not on site, Substitute Erika Z. was present, and she called a parent to pick up her two children. Parent picked up the children , bringing this area of capacity into compliance. Please submit a plan that ensures the Home will not go over capacity again. Administrative action has been taken.
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 07 - Capacity: I.C.
- Official code
- 07-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care.
- Inspector notes
- Specialist observed on the Attendance record that none of the children had been marked OUT on 4/21/25, and none were marked IN on 4/22/25. There was one child present who was not listed on the Attendance record. The record was updated to account for all children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 14 - Daily Attendance: II.A.
- Official code
- 14-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The operator may provide care for [6] children, ages [0-13]. The number of children observed in this age group was [8].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit a plan that will ensure you do not go over capacity in your daycare home.
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 07 - Capacity: I.C.
- Official code
- 07-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit a current Health examination for the child (MV) whose file was missing one.
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 11 - Physical Examination: II. A.
- Official code
- 11-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The family child care home does not have documentation for all child care personnel on the required annual refresher education of the homes exposure plan.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit signed Exposure Control Plans for both Provider and Substitute. The previous year's signatures expired 4/4/25. PHYSICAL PLANT: IV.A.
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 22 - Communicable Disease Control: III.B.
- Official code
- 22-12
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The operator did not have documentation of current vaccination records for the pet observed. Vaccinations are available for this type of animal.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provider's dogs- Millie, Lucas, and Blink, and Cat-Epona Rabies vaccines expire 5/12/25. The new puppy, Rocky's rabies vaccine expired 2/25/25. Please submit current records for all pets when vaccinated.
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 32 - Animals: IV.A.
- Official code
- 32-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- No enrollment information was on file for the child(ren) and/or available for licensing to review.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provider was caring for his nephew, but did not have any paperwork for the child. Please submit a completed Enrollment form and Emergency Medical Release for this child. (T)
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 09 - Identification/Enrollment: II.A.
- Official code
- 09-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There was no notarized Emergency Medical Release form for the child(ren) enrolled.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit a notarized Emergency Medical Release for the child who did not have one on file. (T)
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 10 - Emergency Medical Release: II.A.
- Official code
- 10-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment.
- Report comments
- During the visit, Provider was able to get a copy of a current Health Examination form for the child whose file was missing one.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 11 - Physical Examination: II. A.
- Official code
- 11-01
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- An administrative fine was issued and the provider did not post the fine for a period of one (1) year after issuance date.
- Report comments
- Provider was able to correct this during the visit, and now has both fines posted next to his license in his home.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 15 - License/Fine Posted: II.A.
- Official code
- 15-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall zone of the [Climber/slide].
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provider was given technical assistance on the previous visit to add mats or another resilient surface in the fall zones around the slide/climber, but has not done so yet. Please submit photos of the resilient surface around the slide/climber.
- Correction status
- Due by April 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 41 - Equipment Maintenance: IV.D.
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The home did not have at least one person providing care to children with a valid and current certification in pediatric CPR procedures.
- Report comments
- Provider's and Substitute's CPR training expired 8/31/23, and was not renewed until 9/23/23. Both CPR trainings expire 9/30/25.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 04 - CPR Certificate: I.B.
- Official code
- 04-04
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The home did not have at least one person providing care to children with a valid and current certification in first aid training.
- Report comments
- Provider's and Substitute's First Aid training expired 8/31/23, and was not renewed until 9/23/23. The First Aid training for both expires 9/30/25.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 05 - First Aid Certificate: I.B.
- Official code
- 05-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by the operator between July 1-June 30 annually.These training hours were for the fiscal year that ended [6/30/23] when 10 hours of training was the requirement.
- Correction / follow-up note
- This is a Reinspection based on a lack of information submitted to the Licensing office. Provider has not submitted In-service hours as required for corrective action. Administrative action will be taken.
- Correction status
- Due by December 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 06 - Training Dates/Hours: I.B.
- Official code
- 06-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by the operator between July 1-June 30 annually.These training hours were for the fiscal year that ended [June 30, 2023] when 10 hours of training was the requirement.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provider has not submitted any certificates showing in-service trainings for 2022/2023. The original corrective action due date was 8/30/23. The extended corrective action due date was 10/5/23. Specialist has not received any corrective action for this non-compliance. Administrative action will be taken.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 06 - Training Dates/Hours: I.B.
- Official code
- 06-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by the operator between July 1-June 30 annually.These training hours were for the fiscal year that ended [June 30, 2023] when 10 hours of training was the requirement.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provider has not submitted the required 10 hours of in-service. The previous inspection report requested proof of the training hours by 8/30/23, but none have been received, so this is a 2nd violation for this standard. Submit the trainings by the new due date in order to avoid another violation.
- Correction status
- Due by October 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 06 - Training Dates/Hours: I.B.
- Official code
- 06-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The base of the fence is not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Proof of repairs to the fence or a temporary fence were not received by the previous due date of 8/30/23. Submit proof of repair of the chain link fence or the replacement of the temporary fence by the new due date in order to avoid an additional non-compliance.
- Correction status
- Due by October 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 39 - Fence: IV.C.
- Official code
- 39-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The 10 hours of annual in-service training had not been completed by the operator between July 1-June 30 annually.These training hours were for the fiscal year that ended [6/30/23] when 10 hours of training was the requirement.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provider states that he took a course from the Department of Education which requires a test to complete. When this is complete, it will count towards the 2022/2023 trainings. An additional 10 hours will be required for the 2023/2024 annual in-service requirements. Please submit the certificate for training taken for the 2022/2023 fiscal year.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 06 - Training Dates/Hours: I.B.
- Official code
- 06-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The base of the fence is not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provider states he removed the temporary fence which ran across the yard, keeping the children from going into area with shrubbery and trees, as well as keeping them away from the back of the property, which is against the water. The fence was removed for landscaping, but has not been replaced. Submit a photograph showing the temporary fence has been replaced. Submit a plan for a permanent fence across the back yard. The fence at the very back of the property has an area where the fence does not reach the ground. Repair to the fence or an addition to the bottom of the fence must be made in order to be in compliance in this area. Submit a photograph showing the fence has been repaired.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 39 - Fence: IV.C.
- Official code
- 39-03
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 tell me about the current process for tracking staff training and professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintaining documentation for annual in-service training hours has been a recurring topic in recent inspection reports.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required health examination forms are kept up to date for every child in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted instances where student health examination forms were missing from files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current system for documenting and scheduling monthly fire drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a previous finding regarding the documentation of fire drills.
- Context
- The provider was instructed to obtain and maintain a fire drill log.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage enrollment and capacity to ensure you stay within the licensed limits?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that capacity levels have been a topic of discussion in past inspections.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for ensuring that children are engaged and supervised throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the daily schedule and supervision approach helps parents feel confident about the structure and attention their child will receive.