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Oak Crest Preschool

1220 E Lake Rd S, Tarpon Springs FL, 34688

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning EnvironmentFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity167 children

Overview

About Us

Oak Crest Preschool is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 167 children in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The program has served Tarpon Springs families for over 28 years, according to its DCF licensing record.

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 Oak Crest Preschool.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C06PI0177

ExpiresAug 5, 2027

Inspection History

2 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 5

  1. FindingJan '24

    Jan 16, 2024

    11-13: See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was on file but was incorrect or incomplete. [Witness statement not signed ] Comments The form was n… | 18-05: Medication which had expired or was no longer being given remained at the childrens center. Comments The center had an epi pen that expired 12/2023. Please ensure that all medications are tracked and … | 53-01: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. Comments Observed an employees hoodie on the top of a stack of uncovered cots. Please do not stack any item on the cots unless there is a pr… | 60-04: The childrens centers storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. Comments Observed in two cl…

  2. FindingJun '24

    Jun 25, 2024

    11-13: See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was on file but was incorrect or incomplete. [witness statement not signed and dated] Comments Obser… | 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…

  3. FindingJun '25

    Jun 10, 2025

    44-01: A napping or sleeping infant who is not capable of rolling over was not positioned on his/her back ona firm surface, or was swaddled, and the provider did not have written authorization for an alterna…

  4. CleanFeb '26
  5. 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
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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