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St. Jerome Early Childhood Center

10895 Hamlin Blvd, Largo FL, 33774

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Gold SealVPKFaith-basedCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young ChildrenFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity80 children

Overview

About Us

St. Jerome Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 80 children in Largo, Florida. The program has served Largo families for over 35 years, according to its DCF licensing record.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. The provider identifies as a faith-based program in its DCF filing. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting St. Jerome Early Childhood Center.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C06PI0272

ExpiresApr 5, 2027

Inspection History

7 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 8

  1. FindingAug '23

    Aug 15, 2023

    11-17: The Childrens Center failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. Comments Submit a current clearinghouse roster. 12. Education, Training,… | 12-01: See the Personnel Records Summary for [2 ] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Comments Submit proof of education for the two staff noted. | 12-04: See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] 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 … | 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… | 17-06: Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions.

  2. CleanFeb '24
  3. CleanSep '24
  4. CleanFeb '25
  5. CleanMay '25
  6. CleanOct '25
  7. CleanFeb '26
  8. CleanMay '26

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)

Points to verify

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