Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. Tarpon Springs Center
TARPON SPRINGS, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address516 S Huey Ave, Tarpon Springs FL, 34689
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7279384919
Operating details
HoursMon 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:30AM to 5:30PM
Capacity64
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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516 S Huey Ave, Tarpon Springs FL, 34689, TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/20/2026
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 174/20/2026
17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. (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 the 1's room]. Comments: One child was present but not signed in. This was corrected at the visit. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-20. View official inspection document (report af526389-9885-46bb-808a-91caf5ae203d)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 174/20/2026
17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. (17-06)
Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [during a fire drill]. Comments: The staff in the 1s room did not verify attendance after exiting the building during the fire drill. This was corrected at the visit, and the Director stated that she will re-train the staff on the importance of transitions and attendance. Not Monitored Comments There are no medications. 18. Medication: V. A. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-20. View official inspection document (report af526389-9885-46bb-808a-91caf5ae203d)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 1812/6/2024
18. Medication: V. A. (18-05)
Medication which had expired or was no longer being given remained at the childrens center. Comments: One child had 2 medications stored at the center that had expired. Please submit photo documentation that updated medications have been brought in and stored for this child. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-06. View official inspection document (report db937e3c-7d2f-4265-b80c-71ba852aa56d)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,065/month
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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: TARPON SPRINGS, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 64
- Type: Child Care Facility
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