The Growing Place Preschool
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 31 and 53. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
- No state enforcement-action feed is available yet, so this score cannot confirm or rule out enforcement history.
1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
2680 Landmark Dr, Clearwater FL, 33761
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 9:00AM to 2:00PM
- Licensed for
- 100 children
Hours
On the state licence record
9:00AM to 2:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8:30 AM–2 PM
- Tue
- 8:30 AM–2 PM
- Wed
- 8:30 AM–2 PM
- Thu
- 8:30 AM–2 PM
- Fri
- 8:30 AM–2 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by The Growing Place Preschool 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
- Half Day
The public record
- License number
- C06PI0290
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
- Address
- 2680 Landmark Dr, Clearwater FL, 33761
- County
- Pinellas County
- Phone
- +17274790420
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 25, 1978
- License expires
- August 1, 2027
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
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.
2 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 7
FindingMay '23
May 12, 2023
12-02: The childrens center did not have documentation training transcript of the required training. Comments A current transcript has been placed in the staff member's file. Compliance Comments There are 9 … | 68-03: The first aid kit of the childrens center did not contain the following item(s): [soap, water bottle] Comments Specialist created one large bag of First Aid Kit items, so that everything is together, …
FindingDec '23
Dec 20, 2023
16-05: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. Comments Please submit the notarized Emergency Medical Release for the child whose form was missing the n… | 60-04: The childrens centers storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. Comments A cabinet whose lo…
FindingMay '24
May 6, 2024
12-08: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff who did not attend the entire Department of Children and Family Services specialized training course Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices…
FindingFeb '25
Feb 6, 2025
12-04: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] 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 …
FindingMay '25
May 6, 2025
17-06: Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [in the 1's room]. Comments The one's class had gone out and returned to the classroom and did not have the transitions marked… | 17-07: Attendance in the classroom for [1] year old children was not recorded for the date [5-6-25]The number of children present was [7] Comments One room did not have the children marked in. This was corre… | 17-09: Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. Comments The 2's room had 8 children present and 7 marked in. This was…
- CleanJan '26
- CleanMay '26
Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.
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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.4 average comes from 13 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star11
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star2
Questions parents ask about The Growing Place Preschool
Is The Growing Place Preschool a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. The Growing Place Preschool holds Florida DCF licence C06PI0290, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 25, 1978. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does The Growing Place Preschool offer free VPK?
- Yes. The Growing Place Preschool is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
Is The Growing Place Preschool a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. The Growing Place Preschool holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
What are The Growing Place Preschool's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 8:30 AM–2 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can The Growing Place Preschool care for?
- The Growing Place Preschool is licensed for up to 100 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has The Growing Place Preschool had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 13 inspections at The Growing Place Preschool, 5 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.
