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Lake Tarpon Learning Center - West

1029 Gulf Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 346894.3· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$110
year first licensed
2003

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About Lake Tarpon Learning Center - West

Lake Tarpon Learning Center - West is a licensed child care center in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The state has licensed it since June 13, 2003, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and pre-k. It lists weekly tuition from $110 to $230.

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2 through 12
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 through 12
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumFrog Street
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (drop off and pickup to Sunset Hills Elementary; pickup from Tarpon Fundamental; also a BLI school bus stop)
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lake Tarpon Learning Center - West lists weekly tuition from $110 to $230. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pinellas County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Preschool Full Time - 2 Year Olds$230
Preschool Full Time - 3-4 Year Olds$220
School Age Before/After Care (Kindergarten-5th grade)$110
VPK Wrap Around Care (full time)$180
Summer Registration Fee (per family)$25
School Year Registration Fee (per family)$50
Enrollment Fee ($75/per family, due at enrollment, yearly)$75
School Age Full Day Care (school breaks and summer camp)$140 a week
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Pinellas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$300
Home daycare$245

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$125
Home daycare$175

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Lake Tarpon Learning Center - West

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
72 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2003
License number
#C06PI0145
See the state's record

Inspections

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Lake Tarpon Learning Center - West

Is Lake Tarpon Learning Center - West licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 13, 2003.

Does Lake Tarpon Learning Center - West have inspection violations?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Lake Tarpon Learning Center - West care for?

72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Lake Tarpon Learning Center - West accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Lake Tarpon Learning Center - West's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lake Tarpon Learning Center - West cost?

Weekly tuition from $110 to $230, as it lists it.

What is Lake Tarpon Learning Center - West's phone number?

(727) 934-0005.

Where is Lake Tarpon Learning Center - West?

1029 Gulf Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Of The Suncoast Child Care - Sunset Hills, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).