Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.14
- Local median
- 0.24
Buckins, Kathleen
2817 18th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
- License:
- F06PI0392
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 5
- License expiration:
- June 30, 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 inspectionMay 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for Buckins, Kathleen from May 5, 2023 through May 7, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 2, 2024 and involved health or food records.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Four later inspections, from November 8, 2024 through May 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 8 local median in 33712
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 24%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.33
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Provider did not have a signed exposure refresher training. Licensing specialist gave provider a copy of the Exposure Control Training document which provider filled out and signed at visit. Submit a photo of the signed refresher page for your substitute by 5/16/24. PHYSICAL PLANT: IV.A.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 22 - Communicable Disease Control: III.B. III.B. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 12 Health Related Requirements, Pages 24-26)
- Official code
- 22-12
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
How do you ensure that all required staff training and health documentation are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection show that documentation for annual staff refresher training on the home's exposure plan was missing at that time. This question helps parents understand the current process for maintaining staff records.
- Context
- The record indicates this was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for keeping parents informed about their child's activities and health throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is a key part of building a strong partnership between families and providers. Understanding how information is shared helps parents feel confident in the daily care their child receives.
General question
Could you describe the process for how you handle and store food to ensure everything remains safe and fresh?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about food handling practices provides insight into the home's attention to health and hygiene standards. This helps parents understand the measures taken to maintain a healthy environment for all children.
General question
How do you manage supervision during busy times of the day, such as drop-off or pickup?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Effective supervision is essential for maintaining a secure environment for children at all times. Discussing these transitions helps parents understand how the provider maintains focus on the children while interacting with families.
General question
What steps do you take to prepare your home for annual licensing visits and ongoing quality checks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a provider approaches regulatory requirements shows their commitment to maintaining high standards. This helps parents gauge the provider's proactive approach to operational excellence.