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Lil Stars Learning Center

5034 18th St, Zephyrhills FL, 33542

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity67 children

Overview

About Us

Lil Stars Learning Center is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 67 children in Zephyrhills, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Pasco County for 18 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Lil Stars Learning Center.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C06PA0156

ExpiresDec 2, 2026

Inspection History

3 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 8

  1. CleanJul '24
  2. CleanAug '24
  3. CleanNov '24
  4. FindingMar '25

    Mar 19, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments 28… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook…

  5. FindingJun '25

    Jun 30, 2025

    34-04: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments 34-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observe…

  6. FindingNov '25

    Nov 5, 2025

    33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook…

  7. FindingMar '26

    Mar 9, 2026

    17-07: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments … | 29-02: Child care personnel did not wash their hands [see below]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments 29-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that that the … | 29-03: Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [see below]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments 29-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observ… | 30-02: The hand washing station in the diapering area did not include [ running water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments 30-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialis…

  8. FindingJun '26

    Jun 22, 2026

    05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [the return to facility times on the 6/12/2026 fieldtrip and the 6/19/2026 fieldtrip. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR] Comment… | 24-18: Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments During the inspection, the Operat… | 30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments 30-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that t… | 40-05: The label on the prescription medication did not have the required information in that it did not include [the doctor's script]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments 40-5: Du…

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

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

Points to verify

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