Christian Way Academy
TARPON SPRINGS, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address431 E Spruce St, Tarpon Springs FL, 34689
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7279354013
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity86
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High4
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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431 E Spruce St, Tarpon Springs FL, 34689, TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/17/2026
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 112/17/2026
11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-17)
The Childrens Center failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. Comments: One staff member was not added to the employee roster. This was fixed at the visit. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-17. View official inspection document (report 21d2424e-1f78-43d8-8914-95aca5090e22)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 172/17/2026
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: There were 9 children marked in and 10 children present in a classroom. This was fixed at the visit. Not Monitored Comments There are no children on medication. 18. Medication: V. A. Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-17. View official inspection document (report 21d2424e-1f78-43d8-8914-95aca5090e22)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 292/17/2026
29. Fire Drills. VI. B. (29-01)
The written record of fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following [January, 2026. ]. Comments: The drill for January was not logged on the form. This was fixed at the visit. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-17. View official inspection document (report 21d2424e-1f78-43d8-8914-95aca5090e22)
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 2710/1/2025
27. (27-01)
The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Comments: A current fire inspection is on file dated 9-2-25. The previous one expired 8-23-25. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-01. View official inspection document (report 730c762b-c78b-4560-9d8a-501f668193cb)
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: 86
- Type: Child Care Facility
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