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Christian Way Academy

431 E Spruce St, Tarpon Springs FL, 34689

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning EnvironmentAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity86 children

Overview

About Us

Christian Way Academy is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 86 children in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Pinellas County for 8 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), 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 Christian Way Academy.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C06PI0382

ExpiresDec 11, 2026

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 4

  1. FindingApr '23

    Apr 6, 2023

    11-06: See the Personnel Records Summary [1 ] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. Comments Observed one staff file with an acknowledgement form that was not signed timely. Page 1 of 7 | 11-12: See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was not completed on or before first date of employment or upon change in employers. Comments Please… | 12-08: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff who did not attend the entire Department of Children and Family Services specialized training course Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices… | 16-11: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not c… | 17-06: Child care personnel failed to verify attendance ac

  2. FindingApr '24

    Apr 19, 2024

    17-01: Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [6 children marked as present 7 children actually present]. Comments Obse… | 31-02: child care personnel in the [0-12] infant classroom failed to keep a door closed that lead to [to hall way]. Comments The infant teacher had a baby gate attached to the door of the infant room. The ga… | 47-02: The toileting facility did not have toilet paper and it was not within reach of children. Comments The threes group of children did not have toilet paper in the restroom. The supplies were restocked d… | 53-01: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. Comments During the inspection two rooms had items stacked on the top of cots. The items were books/papers , art supplies. All cots in class…

  3. FindingOct '25

    Oct 1, 2025

    27-01: The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Comments A current fire inspection is on file dated 9-2-25. The pr…

  4. FindingFeb '26

    Feb 17, 2026

    11-17: The Childrens Center failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. Comments One staff member was not added to the employee roster. This was… | 17-09: Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. Comments There were 9 children marked in and 10 children present in a … | 29-01: The written record of fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following [January, 2026. ]. Comments The drill for January was not logged on the form. This was fixed at the visit. 30. Square…

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
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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