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The Growing Tree

2021 Nebraska Ave Palm Harbor Fl 34683, Palm Harbor, FL 346834.7· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
89
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$420
year first licensed
1985

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About The Growing Tree

The Growing Tree is a licensed child care center in Palm Harbor, Florida. The state has licensed it since June 19, 1985, for up to 89 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, part-time care and pre-k. It lists monthly tuition from $420 to $600.

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 campFaith-basedPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 1 to 4 years old
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Licensed capacity
89 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 1 to 4 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian – ministry of the Presbyterian Church of Palm Harbor)
StaffAll teachers and assistants licensed for early childhood education by the Pinellas County License Board
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided
DiscountsPCPH Members rate (e.g. $420 vs $440 per month)
AccreditationOther accreditation (Apple Program (Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment) and Gold Seal Quality Care Program)
Licensed capacity89 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Growing Tree lists monthly tuition from $420 to $600. 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).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2 days per week (9am-12pm) – $440.00 per month$440
2 Year Olds/3 Year Olds – 3 days per week (9am-12pm) – $420 per month$420
2 Year Olds/3 Year Olds – 5 days per week (9am-12pm) – $490 per month$490
3 days per week (9am – 12pm) – $520.00 per month$520
5 days per week – $600.00 per month$600
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Lunch Bunch (12pm – 2pm) – $20 per day, per child$20
VPK Wrap care (8am-9am /12pm-5pm) – $50.00 Registration$50
Registration – 1's, 2's and 3 year old classes ($250)$250
6 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 The Growing Tree

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
89 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1985
License number
#C06PI0291
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 The Growing Tree

Is The Growing Tree licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 19, 1985.

Does The Growing Tree 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 The Growing Tree care for?

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

What are The Growing Tree's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Growing Tree cost?

Monthly tuition from $420 to $600, as it lists it.

What is The Growing Tree's phone number?

(727) 786-6158.

Where is The Growing Tree?

2021 Nebraska Ave Palm Harbor Fl 34683, Palm Harbor, FL 34683. The nearest other daycare we list is New Horizons Country Day School, under 0.1 miles away.

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