Highland Early Learning Center
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On record in Florida.
1301 N Highland Ave, Clearwater FL, 33755
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 60 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Highland Early Learning Center and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C06PI0487
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
- Address
- 1301 N Highland Ave, Clearwater FL, 33755
- County
- Pinellas County
- Phone
- +17275591627
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- July 20, 2022
- License expires
- June 10, 2027
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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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
0 clean inspections · 7 with findings in the last 7
FindingSep '24
Sep 23, 2024
11-05: See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel who did not have a completely signed Acknowledgement Form. Comments 2 acknowledgement forms were not complete in that they were not signe… | 11-13: See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was on file but was incorrect or incomplete. [2 forms did not contain the director signature/date] C… | 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 … | 12-01: See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Comments 2 staff members did not have a translated to english proof of education on… | 12-10: See the Personnel Records Summary for[1]child car
FindingJan '25
Jan 9, 2025
16-06: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing Student Health Examination Forms. Comments 1 student file was missing a student health exam. Please submit the exam to PCLB. 17. Daily Attend… | 17-01: Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [2 children were not marked in on 1-9-25 and 1 child was not marked out o…
FindingMay '25
May 16, 2025
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. (Section 14.2, number 3) Comm… | 16-02: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7) Comments 1 child did not have physician information, dental information or hospital preference fille… | 16-11: See Childrens Records Summary for [3] 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… | 16-20: See Childrens Records Summary for [6] records where documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail …
FindingJan '26
Jan 26, 2026
11-05: See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel who did not have a completely signed Acknowledgement Form. Comments 2 new staff did not have a completely signed acknowledgement form on … | 11-06: See the Personnel Records Summary [3] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. Comments 3 staff signed their annual acknowledgement forms after expiration date. Due Date Completed at… | 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 2 new … | 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 … | 16-09: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records wit
FindingMay '26
May 5, 2026
11-06: See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3) Comments A staff member signed the Acknowledgement Form after the expiration d… | 16-02: See Childrens Records Summary for [3] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7) Comments Obtain the missing information for the children listed on the Record Summary. Submit proof … | 16-05: See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. (Section 19.2, number 7) Comments Two Emergency Medical Release Forms were not notarized. Obtain complete… | 16-07: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Student Health Examination Forms. (Section 19.2, number 1) Comments Obtain a complete Student Health Exam for the child listed on the Reco… | 33-02: The hot water at the hand-washing sink in the [In
FindingMay '26
May 22, 2026
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 The Director has not… | 33-02: The hot water at the hand-washing sink in the [Infant B classroom] exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit. [The water temperature was 111 degrees Fahrenheit]. Comments The Owner submitted Corrective Action o… | 33-03: The hand washing sink in the [Infant A classroom] does not have hot and cold running water. [No hot water was available at the hand washing sink]. (Section 12.3, number 1) Comments Adjust the water te…
FindingJun '26
Jun 5, 2026
33-03: The hand washing sink in the [Infant A classroom] does not have hot and cold running water. [No hot water was available at the hand washing sink]. (Section 12.3, number 1) Comments Adjust the water te…
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What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Highland Early Learning Center
Is Highland Early Learning Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Highland Early Learning Center holds Florida DCF licence C06PI0487, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on July 20, 2022. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Highland Early Learning Center accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Highland Early Learning Center participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
How many children can Highland Early Learning Center care for?
- Highland Early Learning Center is licensed for up to 60 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Highland Early Learning Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 14 inspections at Highland Early Learning Center, 7 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
