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Lou & Friends Learning Co

14130 Highway 77, Southport, FL 324094.7· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
78
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$218
year first licensed
1996

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About Lou & Friends Learning Co

Lou & Friends Learning Co is a licensed child care center in Southport, Florida. The state has licensed it since June 18, 1996, for up to 78 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $218 to $266.

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.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
78 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
StaffCPR & First Aid trained staff
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty training part of the daily classroom schedule
SafetyStrict check-in and check-out procedures; authorized pick-up verification, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsSchool Readiness subsidies through the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity78 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lou & Friends Learning Co lists weekly tuition from $218 to $266. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bay County has a median price of $215 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Creators (Ages 3–4) 3-Year-Olds, Preschool Program, weekly tuition$223
Creators (Ages 3–4) 4-Year-Olds, Preschool Program, weekly tuition$218
Discoverers (Newborn – 12 Months), Infant Care, weekly tuition$266
Explorers (12–24 Months), Toddler Program, weekly tuition$258
Inventors (2 Years), Two-Year-Old Program, weekly tuition$243
Registration Fee: $50 per family (one-time)$50
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Bay County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$215
Home daycare$162

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$165
Home daycare$150

School age

Center$100
Home daycare$135

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 Lou & Friends Learning Co

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
78 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1996
License number
#C14BA0125
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 Lou & Friends Learning Co

Is Lou & Friends Learning Co licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 18, 1996.

Does Lou & Friends Learning Co 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 Lou & Friends Learning Co care for?

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

Does Lou & Friends Learning Co accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lou & Friends Learning Co's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lou & Friends Learning Co cost?

Weekly tuition from $218 to $266, as it lists it.

What is Lou & Friends Learning Co's phone number?

(850) 271-1248.

Where is Lou & Friends Learning Co?

14130 Highway 77, Southport, FL 32409. The nearest other daycare we list is Deane Bozeman School, 0.5 miles away.

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