Leap Forward Academy
1410 E Lake Rd N, Tarpon Springs FL, 34688
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity149 children
Overview
About Us
Leap Forward Academy is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 149 children in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Pinellas County for 15 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 Leap Forward Academy.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C06PI0148
Inspection History
2 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 6
- CleanFeb '23
- CleanJul '23
FindingFeb '24
Feb 20, 2024
17-05: Child care personnel failed to sign/date a log verifying that all children had left the premises as evidenced by [no entry on 2/16/2024]. Comments Observed that the closing log was not documented on 2… | 57-08: Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not…
FindingMar '24
Mar 11, 2024
01-01: Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [3 year old ] group of children as evidenced by [a child was left alone for 1 minute outside on the playground.]. Comments The …
FindingApr '25
Apr 9, 2025
17-01: Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [in 1's room.]. Comments One classroom had 7 children signed in and 8 chi…
FindingJan '26
Jan 6, 2026
85-08: XV. I. 1 2 Child care personnel misrepresented information, impersonated, or provided fraudulent information related to the childrens center to a parent/guardian, Child Care Licensing Program or law e…
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
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
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