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St Thomas Aquinas Early Childhood Center

Licensed
64Mixed Signals

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  • Accreditation
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5.0(5)Yelp(0)
Gold SealVPKFaith-based
Center-basedAccredited · Florida Catholic Conference

On record in Florida.

8320 Old County Road 54, New Port Richey FL, 34653

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
8:30AM to 3:00PM
Licensed for
99 children

Hours

On the state licence record

8:30AM to 3:00PM

Monday through Friday

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 St Thomas Aquinas Early Childhood Center 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

  • Full Day
  • Half Day

The public record

License number
C06PA0101
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
99 children
Address
8320 Old County Road 54, New Port Richey FL, 34653
County
Pasco County
Website
Not listed
License issued
August 23, 1989
License expires
May 31, 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.

✅ Passed the last 8 inspections

  1. CleanJan '24
  2. CleanMay '24
  3. CleanSep '24
  4. CleanJan '25
  5. CleanApr '25
  6. CleanAug '25
  7. CleanJan '26
  8. 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 5.0 average comes from 5 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

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Questions parents ask about St Thomas Aquinas Early Childhood Center

Is St Thomas Aquinas Early Childhood Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. St Thomas Aquinas Early Childhood Center holds Florida DCF licence C06PA0101, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 23, 1989. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does St Thomas Aquinas Early Childhood Center offer free VPK?

Yes. St Thomas Aquinas Early Childhood Center 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 St Thomas Aquinas Early Childhood Center a Gold Seal provider?

Yes. St Thomas Aquinas Early Childhood Center holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.

How many children can St Thomas Aquinas Early Childhood Center care for?

St Thomas Aquinas Early Childhood Center is licensed for up to 99 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has St Thomas Aquinas Early Childhood Center had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 12 inspections at St Thomas Aquinas Early Childhood Center, 1 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.