
Delores M Smith Academy, Inc.
1766 49th St S, Gulfport FL, 33707
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity53 children
Overview
About Us
Delores M Smith Academy, Inc. is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 53 children in Gulfport, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Pinellas County for 9 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Delores M Smith Academy, Inc..
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C06PI0069
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingJul '23
Jul 12, 2023
16-06: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing Student Health Examination Forms. (Section 19.2, number 1) Comments Submit current physical for the child listed on the Children's Summary fo… | 16-09: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing DH680 Immunization Forms. (Section 19.2, number 2) Comments Submit current Immunization for the child listed on the Children's Summary form. | 16-11: 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 c…
FindingFeb '24
Feb 7, 2024
11-16: Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants job title, description of regular duties confirmation of employment dates and level of job performance. Comments …
FindingJul '24
Jul 24, 2024
21-01: Child care personnel failed to share the accident or incident report with the custodial parent/legal guardian or individual authorized to pick up the child on the date that the incident occurred. (Sec…
FindingNov '24
Nov 18, 2024
12-01: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Comments Submit proof of education for the staff listed on the Personnel Summary fo… | 12-07: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have documentation to show a start date in the introductory coursein child care within 90 days of employment in the child car… | 17-01: Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [The staff in the 1 year old classroom had 5 children in care and 4 were …
FindingJul '25
Jul 9, 2025
11-12: See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was not completed on or before first date of employment or upon change in employers. Comments Comple… | 12-03: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Comments Submit completed transcript Due Date 7/15… | 12-04: See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel who do not have documentation of completion of a five hour early literacy and language development of children birth through five course … | 27-01: The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Comments Submit current fire inspection upon receipt. 28. Telephon…
FindingDec '25
Dec 2, 2025
16-08: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms. Comments Submit a current physical. Due Date 12/9/2025 | 16-11: See Childrens Records Summary for [2] 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 c… | 73-03: The driver [3] of a vehicle regularly used to transport children did not have a current annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive. Comments Completed at visit. Compliance Comm…
FindingMar '26
Mar 9, 2026
17-03: The attendance record was not with the staff and a group of [2 year old] children located[in the bathroom]. Comments Director will have a staff meeting to discuss keeping attendance with them at all t… | 17-05: Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [Closing log was not documented on March 6, 2026]. Comments The director will ensure th… | 17-06: Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [Staff did not verify/document transition when taking the children to the bathroom and then back to the classroom.]. Comments … | 55-07: The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan. Comments Completed at visit SAFETY, HEALTH AN… | 57-08: Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected
FindingApr '26
Apr 2, 2026
11-06: See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. Comments Obtain an updated form for the staff member noted on the Personnel Records Summary. Page 1 of … | 11-07: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel where documentation of Level II Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. Comments Obtain a copy of the scr… | 11-12: See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was not completed on or before first date of employment or upon change in employers. Comments Obtain… | 12-01: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Comments Obtain Proof of Education for the staff member noted on the Personnel Reco… | 12-02: The childrens center did not have documentation t
Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
What the record says
Provider highlights
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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