Curlew Learning Center
DUNEDIN, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address2285 Curlew Rd, Dunedin FL, 34698
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7277846162
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Capacity113
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High5
- Medium10
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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2285 Curlew Rd, Dunedin FL, 34698, DUNEDIN, FL 34698
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/6/2026
- High5
- Medium-High3
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 793/6/2026
79. Food Service (79-17)
A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Comments: The refrigerator in the Ones classroom read 50 degrees and 47 degrees when it was inspected at different times during the inspection. Milk in the refrigerator was disposed of, and the Director stated the refrigerator will be removed from the classroom. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-06. View official inspection document (report d9413921-135e-4083-b9d9-0f62e991744d)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 603/6/2026
60. Toxic Hazardous Materials (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: A cabinet in a classroom which stored cleaning supplies was unlocked. Staff member moved the supplies to an upper shelf and locked the cabinet. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-06. View official inspection document (report d9413921-135e-4083-b9d9-0f62e991744d)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 573/6/2026
57. Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards (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 maintained for 12 months. Comments: There was no documentation indicating the inspection of the indoor and outdoor spaces prior to children being in care. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-06. View official inspection document (report d9413921-135e-4083-b9d9-0f62e991744d)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low riskStandard 553/6/2026
55. Isolation Area (55-07)
The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan. Comments: New staff member signed the Acknowledgement form after the date of hire. SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION VII Compliance Comments There was a Food inspection on 1/22/26. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-06. View official inspection document (report d9413921-135e-4083-b9d9-0f62e991744d)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 113/6/2026
11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-16)
Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants job title, description of regular duties confirmation of employment dates and level of job performance. Comments: Please submit the completed verifications of employment for the staff member whose file was incomplete. Due: 3/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-06. View official inspection document (report d9413921-135e-4083-b9d9-0f62e991744d)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 113/6/2026
11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-14)
See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Acknowledgement Form that was not completed on or before first date of employment. [1]. Comments: A former staff member was re-hired, but the file was missing an Acknowledgement form signed at re-hire. Staff member signed an Acknowledgement form. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-06. View official inspection document (report d9413921-135e-4083-b9d9-0f62e991744d)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium riskStandard 1611/20/2025
16. (16-18)
Parent permission for special occasion food consumption was not maintained for a minimum of 12months from the date of each activity. Comments: Two children's files did not contain signed Food Experience forms. 17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48) Compliance Due: 12/4/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-20. View official inspection document (report 8b74d998-9735-4453-84ae-97bdde871b78)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 1211/20/2025
12. (12-05)
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have documentation to show a completion date of the 40- clock hour training requirement but not within 15 months of employment within the child care industry. Comments: One staff member's trainings were completed after the allotted timeframe. Compliance Comments There are two staff members that hold current credentials. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-20. View official inspection document (report 8b74d998-9735-4453-84ae-97bdde871b78)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 117/22/2025
11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-08)
See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care personnel whose verifications of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file. Comments: There were two new staff members that had gaps in their Employment History Verifications. Please submit the completed 5-year history checks for the staff members. Due: 8/5/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 98cb3c15-f251-445f-9591-e6641c9a128a)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 577/22/2025
57. Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards (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 maintained for 12 months. Comments: Although the indoor and outdoor play spaces were inspected on the morning of 7-22-25, it was not documented on the Indoor-Outdoor inspection log. Director updated the log. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-22. View official inspection document (report 98cb3c15-f251-445f-9591-e6641c9a128a)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 013/17/2025
01. General/Direct II. A. (01-02)
Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [2 children entered the classroom while their group was on the playground]. Comments: Specialist was inspecting the VPK classroom when two children came in from the playground without a staff member. Please submit a plan that ensures children are not able to enter the classroom unattended. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-17. View official inspection document (report 3d18c94a-8ba8-4250-9c3d-dddead8a493f)
Not corrected
2024
- High riskStandard 6812/5/2024
68. (68-01)
First aid kid did not accompany child care personnel on a field trip or an activity away from the childrens center or while transporting children. Section 13.4, number 8) Comments: Please submit photos of the First Aid kits for each vehicle including all 13 required items. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-05. View official inspection document (report f784be73-dd09-4f9d-9d7d-b93f2f863f85)
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
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About this daycare
- Location: DUNEDIN, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 113
- Type: Child Care Facility
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