Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.92
- Local median
- 0.45
Suncoast Waldorf School
1857 Curlew Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
- License:
- S06PI0020
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Substantial Compliance
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:45AM to 3:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 54
- License expiration:
- September 4, 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
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionApril 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Suncoast Waldorf School from February 13, 2023 through April 17, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 6, 2025 and involved background screening.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
Four later inspections, from March 24, 2025 through April 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 9 local median in 34683
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 22%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 22%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.07
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 24, 2023January 19, 2024March 6, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 24, 2023March 6, 2025Inspection 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
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary [multiple] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
- Correction / follow-up note
- There were multiple staff with expired acknowledgment forms. This was corrected at the visit and the administrator stated that she will have them all sign annually on the same date to avoid this happening again.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-06
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 fire inspection expired on 2-9-25 and was not done until 2-28-25. They still do not have an approved inspection report. The alarm works, and they were able to complete a fire drill. Please submit the approved fire inspection when it is received.
- Correction status
- Due by March 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
- Official code
- 27-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Multiple staff did not have an annual exposure control plan signed. This was corrected at the visit and the administrator stated that she will have them all trained and sign annually on the same date to avoid this happening again.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have a completely signed Acknowledgement Form.
- Report comments
- The center could not locate 1 employees annual acknowledgement form missing from her file. A new form was completed during todays inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-05
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have documentation training transcript of the required training.
- Report comments
- Please ensure that training as completed is updated on a training transcript and placed in the employee file for review. The employees were able to pull their transcript to validate training during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [as evidenced by 10 children present 9 marked as present].
- Correction / follow-up note
- One child was not marked in at arrival in the 3-6 group of children. The teacher corrected the roster during the inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit an updated Acknowledgement form by 8/28/2023 for the personnel listed on the personnel records summary.
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Submit updated Exposure plans for the 2 personnel listed on the personnel records summary.
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
- Official code
- 55-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The childrens centers storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care.
- Report comments
- Cleaning materials were stored under a sink allowing children access. All cleaning materials were moved high above the sink in a cabinet which is inaccessible to children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 60 - Toxic Hazardous Materials
- Official code
- 60-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary [3] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form.
- Inspector notes
- Observed 3 staff with expired Acknowledgement form in their employment file. The forms were updated during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
- Official code
- 11-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not complete it did not include the signature of the physician or it did not include the date the form was issued by the physician.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please see the Children's record summary for (1) expired DH-680 form. Please have parent obtain the updated form and send a copy to licensing by due date. This violation will result in administrative action.
- Correction status
- Due by February 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-11
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 process you use to ensure all staff background screening and acknowledgment forms are kept current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that personnel acknowledgment forms have been identified as expired in multiple inspections. This question helps clarify the current administrative steps taken to maintain these records consistently.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the most recent inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What procedures are in place to ensure that daily attendance records are always accurate and reflect every child present in the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted an instance where attendance records did not match the number of children present. Asking about this helps parents understand the current daily check-in and monitoring process.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage of cleaning supplies and other potentially hazardous materials to ensure they remain inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a past finding regarding the storage of cleaning materials. This question allows the provider to explain their current safety protocols for keeping these items out of reach.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for tracking and documenting staff training and annual exposure plan education?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that documentation of annual refresher education for exposure plans appeared as a topic in more than one inspection. This question helps parents understand how the center currently tracks staff training requirements.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information about daily activities and staff helps families feel more connected to their child's care environment. This ensures parents are well-informed about the day-to-day experience.