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Learn Play Grow Academy of Largo

3080 E Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33771

License:
C06PI0518
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 9, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
68
License expiration:
August 26, 2026
Typical cost: $1,538 - $1,603 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,538 - $1,603/mo

Median daily rate: $71.00 - $74.00

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pinellas County data.

Not this provider’s price.

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionApril 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 18, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for Learn Play Grow Academy of Largo from May 28, 2024 through April 15, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 15, 2026 and involved hazardous access.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 16 local median in 33771

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
1.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
23%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
54%
Local median
47%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
4.38

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
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.
Report comments
Indoor/Outdoor checklist was not documented/verified for 4-15-26.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SAFETY, HEALTH AND SANITATION - 57 - Premises Free of Health and Safety Hazards (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
Official code
57-08
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
Correction / follow-up note
1 staff member has not completed 40 clock hours during required time frame. Please have staff finish 40 hours and send transcripts to licensing.
Correction status
Due by January 28, 2026
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan.
Correction / follow-up note
2 staff members did not have current exposure plan form. Corrected at visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area
Official code
55-07
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A staff member qualified to be in charge was not on the premises during [from 7am-8am on 9-26-25.].
Report comments
Upon arrival for an inspection there was no SMIC present, and a staff member stated that the Director would be in at 8:30am. She called the owner, and two owners plus the Director all came in. The owner stated that she is typically there every morning and will ensure that she will be present at opening every morning moving forward. She intends to continue being the morning SMIC for now and has two staff members working on their credentials to take over that role shortly.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SUPERVISION - 03 - Staff Member in Charge/Teacher in Charge (SMIC/TIC): II. A.
Official code
03-01
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff who did not attend the entire Department of Children and Family Services specialized training course Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices Within 90 days of employment in the infant room.
Correction / follow-up note
1 staff member did not have infant/ tod training completed. Corrected at visit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-08
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Infants were observed combined with children two years of age and older as evidenced by [the child's name listed on the 2s attendance sheets, the child's sign in-out sheet being kept in the 2s attendance book, and the child's written reports on the center's app show him being signed in and out of the 2s classroom ].
Correction / follow-up note
The child should remain in the 1s classroom until he turns 2 yrs old. Please submit a written plan outlining what will be done to ensure that 1 year old children are not combined with children 2 years old or older.
Correction status
Due by August 4, 2025
More details
Report section
SUPERVISION - 02 - Infants Separate: II.A.
Official code
02-01
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Correction / follow-up note
Obtain a notarized letter from a translation company stating what the diploma says in English and what it is equivalent too in the US.
Correction status
Due by December 4, 2024
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [2] records with incomplete information.
Correction / follow-up note
The missing information was obtained during the inspection. This brings this area into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
Report comments
The missing information was received during the inspections. This brings this are into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
Official code
16-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was no labeled container provided for storage of dirty toys and play materials. [an infant room did not have the reqired bin].
Correction / follow-up note
A labeled bin was put in the classroom during the inspection. This brings this area into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 54 - Infant Toys/Equipment Cleaned/Sanitized Daily VI. H.
Official code
54-02
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement.
Correction / follow-up note
One staff member started her clock hours in 2008 and left the childcare field, not having completed them. The staff member is booked for her exams on 8-13-24. Please submit updated DCF Transcript when it is complete.
Correction status
Due by August 16, 2024
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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.
Correction / follow-up note
One staff member did not complete literacy within 12 months of starting in the childcare field. Please submit updated DCF Transcript showing completion of Literacy by 7-18-24.
Correction status
Due by July 18, 2024
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name.
Correction / follow-up note
Some bottles were labeled with initials and not the child's full name. The Director stated that parents are asked to do this, but she is working on a plan to ensure that staff label the bottles if a parent does not. Please submit the plan and proof that staff have been re- trained in the policy.
Correction status
Due by July 18, 2024
More details
Report section
FOOD AND NUTRITION - 80 - Formula
Official code
80-01

Questions to ask

Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.

Finding-specific

Could you walk me through your daily process for inspecting indoor and outdoor play areas to ensure they are ready for the children each morning?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2026 inspection indicate that daily health and safety logs for play areas were not fully documented at that time. This question helps clarify how the center maintains its current safety verification routine.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps do you take to ensure a qualified staff member is always present on-site during early morning drop-off hours?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 show instances where a staff member qualified to be in charge was not present during early morning hours. Asking about this helps parents understand the current staffing plan for opening the facility.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage classroom assignments to ensure that children are always grouped with the appropriate age range?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports from 2025 noted concerns regarding the separation of infants from older age groups. This question allows the director to explain the current procedures for maintaining age-appropriate classroom placement.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for tracking and verifying that all staff members have completed their required training and certifications?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from multiple inspections between 2024 and 2026 show recurring findings related to staff training documentation. This question helps parents understand how the center currently monitors and updates personnel records.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that all items brought from home, such as bottles or food containers, are clearly labeled with each child's name?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official report from 2024 highlighted a need for better labeling of items brought from home. Asking about this helps parents understand the current policy for keeping personal items organized and identified.
Related violations