
The Learning Center
400 Lake Ave NE, Largo FL, 33771
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity109 children
Overview
About Us
The Learning Center is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 109 children in Largo, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Pinellas County for 17 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK). Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting The Learning Center.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C06PI0292
Inspection History
2 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 8
FindingNov '23
Nov 6, 2023
18-01: Prescription/non-prescription medication [EPI pen not in box with prescription intact.] brought to the childrens center was not in the original container. Comments The Director had a EPI pen in the of… | 27-01: The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. Comments The fire inspection expired on 8-24-23 and was not completed until 9-6-23. This is… | 57-07: The childrens center did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers that were not in place. Comments Two outlets did not have covers. This was resolved at the visit. The Director will re-t… | 60-02: Knives/sharp tools were observed within the reach of children as they were stored [sharp scissors were accessible to children in 2 rooms]. Comments Scissors were accessible to children in two rooms. T… | 60-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flamma
FindingMay '24
May 21, 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 … | 12-01: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Comments One staff member did not have proof of education on file. Please submit pr… | 18-05: Medication which had expired or was no longer being given remained at the childrens center. Comments A child's EPI pen was expired. Please submit proof of new medication stored for the child. | 18-09: The facility did not obtain authorization prior to administering emergency non-prescription medication. Comments Please submit a doctor's note for administering non-prescription medication to the chil… | 55-07: The childrens center does not have documentation of all chi
FindingAug '24
Aug 7, 2024
02-01: Infants were observed combined with children two years of age and older as evidenced by [There was a one year old in the 2's room]. Comments There was a one-year-old in the 2's room during the visit, … | 16-05: See Childrens Records Summary for [3] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. Comments There were three children's records with incomplete EMR forms. They were not signed and notarize… | 17-01: Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [there were 10 children present in a 2's classroom and 7 signed in on the… | 53-12: Pillows or other soft items were observed under a sleeping infant. Comments Two children in the infant room had blankets while sleeping. These were removed at the visit. Please submit proof of re-trai… | 80-01: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were
FindingDec '24
Dec 18, 2024
11-06: See the Personnel Records Summary [7] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. Comments 6 of the staff members with an expired form signed a new one during the inspection visit. Plea… | 20-01: The citation for a violation of a licensing standard or requirement of ss. 402.301-402.319 F.S. that resulted in disciplinary action did not remain posted with the license for a full year after its ef… | 55-06: The childrens center did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Comments One new staff member did not have a signed expo…
FindingApr '25
Apr 8, 2025
44-03: A sleep sack used did not fit according to manufacturers recommendations, restricted the infants arms, or slid up around the infants face. Comments When arrived to infants room, there were 2 infants w…
FindingSep '25
Sep 17, 2025
06-01: The adult-child ratio was not met. There was/were [1] staff supervising [6 infants] children. Comments Upon arrival the infant teacher was observed to be walking in hallway. When licensing entered the… | 11-06: See the Personnel Records Summary [1] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. Comments 1 staff member had expired annual acknowledgment form, corrected at visit. 12. Education, Trai… | 12-03: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Comments 1 staff member has not completed 40 hours… | 34-02: Lighting was insufficient to visually observe and supervise children including at naptime. Comments Lighting was observed to be too dark in multiple classrooms during naptime. TA given to open shades,… | 54-02: There was no labeled container provided for stora
- CleanJan '26
- CleanApr '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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
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