
Lou & Friends Learning Co
14130 Highway 77, Southport FL, 32409
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity78 children
Overview
About Us
Lou & Friends Learning Co is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 78 children in Southport, Florida. The program has served Southport families for over 30 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Programs on record for this provider include 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 Lou & Friends Learning Co.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C14BA0125
Inspection History
2 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 8
FindingFeb '23
Feb 7, 2023
21-14: The toileting facility did not have: [ soap, toilet paper] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the on-site inspection, counselor … | 27-03: Facility accepted food that was not at the appropriate holding temperature in that [the holding temperature for the food catered in (beef chilli) should have been 135 degrees but was measured at 100 d… | 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 Record Kee…
FindingMay '23
May 16, 2023
12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the onsite inspection, counselor observed that… | 30-03: The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [the sink was being used to store toddler cups that needed to be washed and sanitized.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C (S…
FindingSep '23
Sep 20, 2023
13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Ph… | 25-16: Child care personnel, while distributing snacks/serving food, did not use napkins, disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items to prevent skin contact with food. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, D Comme… | 30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the on-site inspection, counselor observed that the changi…
FindingMay '24
May 7, 2024
24-11: Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. (Section 17.1, number 1) Food and Nutrition [SR] C… | 24-21: Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Comments During the on-site inspection, licensing counselor observed that there was left ove…
FindingMay '25
May 19, 2025
23-01: The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] …
FindingSep '25
Sep 16, 2025
28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments During the on-site inspection, counselor o… | 30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During…
- CleanJan '26
- CleanJun '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
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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