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Zephyrhills Early Learning Academy

7340 Dairy Rd, Zephyrhills FL, 33540

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning EnvironmentAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity60 children

Overview

About Us

Zephyrhills Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 60 children in Zephyrhills, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 3 years ago.

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 Zephyrhills Early Learning Academy.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C06PA0382

ExpiresJan 28, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 6

  1. FindingApr '23

    Apr 19, 2023

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, CCR observed the screen … | 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… | 24-23: The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 Comments During the inspection, CCR observed the freezer in the kitchen was reading…

  2. FindingAug '24

    Aug 15, 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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, Licens…

  3. FindingJan '25

    Jan 16, 2025

    12-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During th… | 12-12: A fire hazard, [dust build up on the bathroom vents], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the i…

  4. FindingSep '25

    Sep 16, 2025

    04-04: Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was left outside alone]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR] Comments During the inspection, the …

  5. 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, the Lic… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the play equipment was not cleaned]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and …

  6. FindingJan '26

    Jan 23, 2026

    32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [there was a green substance on the inside of the white basketball thing and the railing to the st…

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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