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Curlew Learning Center

2285 Curlew Rd, Dunedin FL, 34698

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Gold SealSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · National Accreditation CommissionAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity113 children

Overview

About Us

Curlew Learning Center is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 113 children in Dunedin, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Pinellas County for 14 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 Curlew Learning Center.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C06PI0068

ExpiresJan 23, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingJun '24

    Jun 5, 2024

    16-08: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms. Comments Please submit a current Health Examination form for the child whose form has expired. | 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… | 17-01: Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [This occurred in 2 classrooms]. Comments In the 2 classrooms, the attend… | 49-02: Equipment available to children in the outdoor play area was not appropriate for the age anddevelopmental level of the children in care in that [decals on new equipment state it is for 5-12 year olds,… | 55-07: The childrens center does not have documentation of all child c

  2. FindingAug '24

    Aug 9, 2024

    01-01: Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [preschool] group of children as evidenced by [a child found in the office ]. Comments During the visit the licensing specialis… | 02-01: Infants were observed combined with children two years of age and older as evidenced by [all ages together in classroom ]. Comments During a visit for a complaint the licensing specialist noticed that… | 31-01: The [five 1's] infant group was not provided a separate classroom with floor to ceiling walls. [the 1's were located in a room without floor to ceiling walls. ]. Comments Durig the visit the 1's class… | 32-01: A room used for the care of infants did not have an exit opening directly to the outdoors. [the 1's were moved to a new room due to an issue in their building.]. Comments The 1's were using an unappro… | 49-02: Equipment available to children in the outdoor pl

  3. FindingAug '24

    Aug 30, 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 … | 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 Attendance roster in the 3's class was not accurate, in t… | 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. Comm… | 39-02: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides on the 2's playground] was not maintained. Comments Please be diligent about moving or adding mulch to the area at the foot of the slides… | 56-01: The childrens center did not have proof of a curr

  4. FindingDec '24

    Dec 5, 2024

    68-01: First aid kid did not accompany child care personnel on a field trip or an activity away from the childrens center or while transporting children. Section 13.4, number 8) Comments Please submit photos…

  5. FindingMar '25

    Mar 17, 2025

    01-02: Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [2 children entered the classroom while their group was on the playground]. Comments Specialist was inspecting the VPK classroo…

  6. FindingJul '25

    Jul 22, 2025

    11-08: See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file. Comments There were two new staff members that had gaps i… | 57-08: Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not…

  7. FindingNov '25

    Nov 20, 2025

    12-05: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have documentation to show a completion date of the 40- clock hour training requirement but not within 15 months of employment within… | 16-18: Parent permission for special occasion food consumption was not maintained for a minimum of 12months from the date of each activity. Comments Two children's files did not contain signed Food Experienc…

  8. FindingMar '26

    Mar 6, 2026

    11-14: See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Acknowledgement Form that was not completed on or before first date of employment. [1]. Comments A former staff member was re-hired, but the … | 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 … | 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 New staff member signed the Acknowle… | 57-08: Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not… | 60-04: The childrens centers storage of harmful items in

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

Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.

Signals of care

Strengths

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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