The Growing Place Preschool
CLEARWATER, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address2680 Landmark Dr, Clearwater FL, 33761
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7274790420
Operating details
HoursMon 9:00AM to 2:00PM; Tue 9:00AM to 2:00PM; Wed 9:00AM to 2:00PM; Thu 9:00AM to 2:00PM; Fri 9:00AM to 2:00PM
Capacity100
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/6/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium5
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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2680 Landmark Dr, Clearwater FL, 33761, CLEARWATER, FL 33761
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/6/2025
- High0
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 175/6/2025
17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. (17-06)
Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [in the 1's room]. Comments: The one's class had gone out and returned to the classroom and did not have the transitions marked when the attendance was checked at the 5-6-25 visit. This was corrected at the visit. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-06. View official inspection document (report 9bd08989-4433-4484-9014-e43e6361ed31)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 175/6/2025
17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. (17-07)
Attendance in the classroom for [1] year old children was not recorded for the date [5-6-25]The number of children present was [7] Comments: One room did not have the children marked in. This was corrected during the visit. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-06. View official inspection document (report 9bd08989-4433-4484-9014-e43e6361ed31)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 175/6/2025
17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. (17-09)
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. Comments: The 2's room had 8 children present and 7 marked in. This was corrected at the visit. Not Monitored Comments There are no children on medication. 18. Medication: V. A. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-06. View official inspection document (report 9bd08989-4433-4484-9014-e43e6361ed31)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 122/6/2025
12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-04)
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who do not have documentation of completion of a five hour early literacy and language development of children birth through five course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. Comments: Please submit updated DCF transcript showing completion of Literacy for the staff member noted. Compliance Comments There are 7 staff credentials. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-06. View official inspection document (report c106fef6-be75-469a-b539-5c3bc86ab17e)
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
$956/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: CLEARWATER, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 100
- Type: Child Care Facility
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