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Tadpoles Early Learning Academy And School Age Center, Inc.

212 N Apopka Ave, Inverness FL, 34450

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · Green Apple Accreditation of Children ServicesAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity89 children

Overview

About Us

Tadpoles Early Learning Academy And School Age Center, Inc. is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 89 children in Inverness, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 1 year ago.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), 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 Tadpoles Early Learning Academy And School Age Center, Inc..

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C05CI0092

ExpiresNov 24, 2026

Inspection History

1 clean inspection · 4 with findings in the last 5

  1. CleanNov '24
  2. FindingMay '25

    May 1, 2025

    39-04: Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handb…

  3. FindingJun '25

    Jun 13, 2025

    41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comment… | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) …

  4. FindingOct '25

    Oct 10, 2025

    45-07: Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments At time of inspe…

  5. FindingFeb '26

    Feb 10, 2026

    44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2… | 45-06: The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3…

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
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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