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Hinson, Pamela (LFCCH)(DBA) Building Blocks to Learning LLC

3819 29th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

License:
L06PI0020
Type:
Large Family Child Care Home
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 9, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, School Readiness, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 9:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
12
License expiration:
October 25, 2026
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 inspectionFebruary 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 19, 2026

Summary

This summary covers nine available inspections for Hinson, Pamela (LFCCH)(DBA) Building Blocks to Learning LLC from February 17, 2023 through February 19, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 7, 2024 and involved attendance accountability.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Four later inspections, from August 12, 2024 through February 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
9

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 9 local median in 33711

Compared to 23 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.67
Local median
0.57

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
22%
Local median
0%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.13

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.

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Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care.
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed 8 children and 7 were marked in. The provider stated that she will double check after a parent drops their child off and ensure they signed in. The parent returned to drop off diapers and signed their child in during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 14 - Daily Attendance: II.A.
Official code
14-01
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The large family child care homes refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer.
Correction / follow-up note
Submit corrective action that there is a thermometer in the 2 freezers and the small refrigerator on the back porch. The refrigerator was @ 41 degrees and the Freezer was @ 0 degrees
Correction status
Due by August 22, 2023
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 58 - Meal Patterns/Nutrition Practices: VI. VI. (Form OEL-SR-6206, Section 16.1 Food Hygiene, Page 30)
Official code
58-27
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Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The enrollment form used by the operator was incomplete and/or did not include all required information as required on form F-0030 (04/2018)
Correction / follow-up note
Submit corrective action for the children listed on the supplemental page.
Correction status
Due by February 24, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 09 - Identification/Enrollment: II.A.
Official code
09-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Emergency Medical Release form for the child(ren) listed on the Childrens Record Log was not properly completed in that [The emergency medical release was not notorized].
Correction / follow-up note
Submit notorized Emergency Release form for the child listed on the Supplemental page.
Correction status
Due by February 24, 2023
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 10 - Emergency Medical Release: II.A.
Official code
10-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care.
Inspector notes
Licensing specialist observed 9 children marked in and 11 were in care. Provider entered the times the children arrived at time of visit and will double check attendance after the parent leaves to ensure the time is marked in.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 14 - Daily Attendance: II.A.
Official code
14-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The family child care home did not have an operable corded telephone available during hours of operation.
Report comments
The provider plugged the telephone in at time of visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 28 - Operable Telephone: IV.A.
Official code
28-01

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

How do you manage daily attendance tracking to ensure every child is accounted for throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that previous inspections noted instances where children present in care were not correctly marked on the attendance log. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center ensures accurate tracking.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded in February 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for monitoring food storage temperatures to keep meals safe?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2023 noted a need for appropriate thermometers in food storage units. This question allows the provider to explain their current food safety and monitoring practices.
Context
The issue was addressed by the provider following the 2023 inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you walk me through how you maintain and verify emergency contact information for all children in your care?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records indicate a past finding regarding the completeness of emergency medical release forms. Discussing this helps parents understand how the center keeps critical health records up to date.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that essential communication equipment, like a telephone, is always ready and accessible during business hours?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an earlier inspection noted a time when a telephone was not plugged in. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's commitment to maintaining reliable communication tools.
Context
This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question

What is your typical daily routine for children, and how do you balance structured activities with free play?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding the daily schedule helps parents see how the provider supports child development and ensures a predictable environment. This information is key to determining if the program's rhythm is a good fit for a child's needs.