The Growing Tree
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 41 and 65. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
2021 Nebraska Ave Palm Harbor FL 34683
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 8:00AM to 5:00PM
- Licensed for
- 89 children
Hours
On the state licence record
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 9 AM–2 PM
- Tue
- 9 AM–2 PM
- Wed
- 9 AM–2 PM
- Thu
- 9 AM–2 PM
- Fri
- 9 AM–2 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
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 The Growing Tree 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
- C06PI0291
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 89 children
- Address
- 2021 Nebraska Ave Palm Harbor FL 34683
- County
- Pinellas County
- Phone
- +17277866158
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- June 19, 1985
- License expires
- January 2, 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.
4 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 6
- CleanMay '23
- CleanNov '23
- CleanMay '24
- CleanNov '24
FindingJul '25
Jul 7, 2025
17-09: Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. Comments One child was present but not signed in. This was corrected a…
FindingMar '26
Mar 4, 2026
11-09: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel whose background screening was not completed within 5 years after the initial screening, or after a 90 days break in service. Comments Pl… | 17-09: Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. Comments One classroom had 12 children present and 11 signed in. This …
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 4.7 average comes from 9 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star8
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star1
- 1 star0
Questions parents ask about The Growing Tree
Is The Growing Tree a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. The Growing Tree holds Florida DCF licence C06PI0291, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on June 19, 1985. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does The Growing Tree offer free VPK?
- Yes. The Growing Tree 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 The Growing Tree a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. The Growing Tree holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
What are The Growing Tree's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 9 AM–2 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can The Growing Tree care for?
- The Growing Tree is licensed for up to 89 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has The Growing Tree had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 9 inspections at The Growing Tree, 2 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.
