YMCA of the Suncoast Child Care - Tarpon Elementary
555 Pine St, Tarpon Springs FL, 34689
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity110 children
Overview
About Us
YMCA of the Suncoast Child Care - Tarpon Elementary is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 110 children in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Pinellas County for 17 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting YMCA of the Suncoast Child Care - Tarpon Elementary.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C06PI0365
Inspection History
2 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 6
- CleanApr '23
- CleanNov '23
FindingAug '24
Aug 16, 2024
29-05: All adults and children failed to evacuate the childrens center when the fire alarm was activated. Comments A child was left sleeping on a rug when their group exited the program during a fire drill. …
FindingMar '25
Mar 4, 2025
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 One staff member did not complete the 40 … | 12-19: The childrens center did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 day of employment in Fire Extinguisher Training. Comments One staff member did… | 29-03: During the licensure year fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care. Comments There was no fire drill conducted d…
FindingAug '25
Aug 22, 2025
16-02: See Childrens Records Summary for [multiple] records with incomplete information. Comments The SMIC had files she was aware needed signatures and dates, and was working on getting them done. The files… | 16-05: See Childrens Records Summary for [63] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. Comments The children's files were not notarized. The SMIC stated that they would be done by Monday. The… | 29-02: The center operator did not maintain the record of drills for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. Comments The current fire drill log was dated for the 2025-26 school year instead …
FindingMar '26
Mar 2, 2026
11-15: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the childrens center and available for review by the licensing authority. Comments One new staff member did not have a file on site.… | 14-02: The credentialed director was not on site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets personnel schedules of employment records. Comments Please submit a file… | 29-01: The written record of fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following [February fire drill]. Comments There was no fire drill recorded for the month of February. The SMIC stated that she …
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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
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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