The Learning Center Lake Carroll
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Verified evidence places this provider between 2 and 13. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
12012 N Rome Ave, Tampa FL, 33612
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:45AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 225 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:45AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by The Learning Center Lake Carroll 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
- After School
- Before School
- Drop In
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C13HI0592
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 225 children
- Address
- 12012 N Rome Ave, Tampa FL, 33612
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- +18139325683
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 13, 2019
- License expires
- July 31, 2027
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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.
0 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 6
FindingJul '23
Jul 13, 2023
No violations were cited.
FindingJun '24
Jun 25, 2024
17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Duri…
FindingJan '25
Jan 27, 2025
04-03: A child was not adequately supervised and left the facility premises without child care personnel supervision. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B General Requirements [SR] Comments During the time of insp…
FindingOct '25
Oct 29, 2025
05-02: The facility did not maintain a log for all children being transported in a vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A General Requirements [SR] Comments During the inspection, the Operator advised the Li… | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments During the … | 33-10: The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportat… | 37-04: First aid kit did not accompany child care personnel on a field trip, on an activity away from the facility, or while transporting children. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, B Health Requirements [SR] Comme…
FindingJan '26
Jan 9, 2026
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, Licensi… | 12-12: A fire hazard, [the bathroom vents had a build up of dust], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During… | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Ph… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [On all three playground in the fall zone the mulch was reading from 0 inches(you were able to see the ground) to 3 inches.] was not maintained. … | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show c
FindingJun '26
Jun 29, 2026
Facility was not in good repair, with rusted and sharp objects, peeling paint, and broken furniture.
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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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Questions parents ask about The Learning Center Lake Carroll
Is The Learning Center Lake Carroll a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. The Learning Center Lake Carroll holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0592, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 13, 2019. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does The Learning Center Lake Carroll offer free VPK?
- Yes. The Learning Center Lake Carroll 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.
Does The Learning Center Lake Carroll accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows The Learning Center Lake Carroll participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
How many children can The Learning Center Lake Carroll care for?
- The Learning Center Lake Carroll is licensed for up to 225 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has The Learning Center Lake Carroll had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at The Learning Center Lake Carroll, 6 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.