Learn & Grow Pre-School Corp

VALRICO, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

3.1based on state inspection data
Capacity63
HoursMon 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:30AM to 6:00PM
Est. price$1,065/mo

Contact information

Address2501 Durant Rd, Valrico FL, 33596

CityVALRICO, FL 33596

CountyHILLSBOROUGH

Phone8136814139

Operating details

HoursMon 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:30AM to 6:00PM

Capacity63

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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2501 Durant Rd, Valrico FL, 33596, VALRICO, FL 33596

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/29/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 054/29/2026

    05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (05-04)

    The facility's transportation log did not include [dates, departure/arrival times, second signatures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed multiple transportation logs that will not completely filled out. Forms were missing dates, departure and/or arrival times and second signatures. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second childcare personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable). 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 5/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-29. View official inspection document (report e9332c7f-06ec-4cd5-a9d8-604f977b2fbd)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 074/29/2026

    07. (07-06)

    The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the vehicles alarm could not be heard from 500 feet away. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by childcare facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. 2. List of approved alarm manufacturers may be found on the Departments 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 5/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-29. View official inspection document (report e9332c7f-06ec-4cd5-a9d8-604f977b2fbd)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 124/29/2026

    12. (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, Licensing Specialist observed the white shelf in the preschool classroom was broken and had exposed nails. It also had peeling paint. In the toddler classroom, there was a shelf on the right side that had nails sticking up in multiple spots. In the toddler bathroom, there was a toilet marked out of order. In the van there were tears in the floor covering, in the arm rest of the arm rest of the 2nd row seat, and a tear in the back of the 3rd row seat. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 5/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-29. View official inspection document (report e9332c7f-06ec-4cd5-a9d8-604f977b2fbd)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 134/29/2026

    13. (13-03)

    Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed cleaning supplies (Windex, air wick fragrances, hand sanitizer, bug spray) stored in the bathroom where children had access. In the unlocked shed there were tools and tomato planters which children had access. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times. 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 5/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-29. View official inspection document (report e9332c7f-06ec-4cd5-a9d8-604f977b2fbd)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 174/29/2026

    17. (17-01)

    The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the big playground there is rust under the bridge section. There is a black substance on the sliding boards and tunnel. The wood barrier by the slide, is deteriorating which is exposing a metal spike. The playhouse has a black substance on the inside of the roof and a broken piece of plastic on the back which is sharp. Behind the playground, there is another area where there are broken logs which are sharp. On the toddler playground, there is a black substance on the inside of the playhouse. The wooden house structure has deteriorating wood with sharp edges, exposed broken trim, and roofing nails that show through to the bottom where the children have access. There was an active bees nest under the roof of the wooden structure. The metal climb through toys had rust in them that was flaking and sharp. The blue rocking toy had rust on the steering wheel, and the red rocking toy had rust that was sharp on the handlebars. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. The bees nest was removed at the time of the inspection. Due: 5/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-29. View official inspection document (report e9332c7f-06ec-4cd5-a9d8-604f977b2fbd)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 174/29/2026

    17. (17-05)

    The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the fence on the left side of the preschool playground was not the minimum of 4 feet high. It was measuring 3 foot 4 inches-3 foot 7 inches. The fence at the back of the preschool playground was measuring less than the minimum 4 feet. From the fence that divides the playground, 5 sections going to the left. Measurements were 3 foot 9 inches-3 foot 11 inches. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided. Due: 5/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-29. View official inspection document (report e9332c7f-06ec-4cd5-a9d8-604f977b2fbd)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 174/29/2026

    17. (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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the gate on the preschool playground had a gap measuring 4 inches. On the toddler playground there was a gap in the fence leading to the AC units measuring 7.5 inches. Licensing Specialist observed on the left side of the preschool playground the top portion of the fence was broken and not connected to the chain link. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 F- Outdoor Play Area. F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is changed then the standard would apply, and two exits must be provided. Due: 5/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-29. View official inspection document (report e9332c7f-06ec-4cd5-a9d8-604f977b2fbd)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 184/29/2026

    18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (18-06)

    The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the brown toddler mats were torn and repaired with duct tape. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface. Provider removed the brown toddler mats from the classroom and replaced them with new mats, so this is being marked completed at the time of the inspection. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-29. View official inspection document (report e9332c7f-06ec-4cd5-a9d8-604f977b2fbd)

    Corrected at inspection
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 184/29/2026

    18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (18-12)

    Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed extra bedding stored on a shelf in the hall bathroom. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets. 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments This facility does not offer infant care. Due: 5/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-29. View official inspection document (report e9332c7f-06ec-4cd5-a9d8-604f977b2fbd)

    Not corrected
  10. High riskStandard 234/29/2026

    23. (23-04)

    The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children or in vehicles used to transport children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the fire extinguisher in the van was a 1A10BC and was not tagged. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) The distance to the nearest extinguisher shall not be more than 75 feet from rooms occupied by children. A fire extinguisher must be present in vehicles used to transport children and areas where food is prepared. FOOD AND NUTRITION Compliance Comments During the inspection, the Operator advised that she is a Food Program participant providing meals and snacks to the children that are in care. 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 5/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-29. View official inspection document (report e9332c7f-06ec-4cd5-a9d8-604f977b2fbd)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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10Total Violations
10Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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About this daycare

  • Location: VALRICO, HILLSBOROUGH County
  • Capacity: 63
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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