FISH HAWK EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Quick Facts

Capacity

106 children

Type of Care

Full-Day Care, Half-Day / Part-Day Care, After School

Subsidized Program

Does not participate

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Free and funded programs

Free VPK hours (Voluntary Prekindergarten)

Florida DCF / Division of Early Learning (CARES provider search), as of Sep 2026.

Taking part in a program does not mean a place is open. Call the provider to ask about current availability.

VPK: who qualifies and how to apply

Who qualifies: A child who resides in Florida and will have attained the age of 4 years on or before 1 September is eligible during that school year or the following one. The eligibility section sets no income requirement. Eligibility ends when the child is admitted to kindergarten, or on reaching age 6 by 1 February.

Cost: The state pays for the VPK programme itself; the family portal describes VPK as a free educational program for 4-year-olds. A school-year programme delivered by a private provider must comprise at least 540 instructional hours. The sources reviewed do not address what a provider may charge for care outside the VPK hours, so ask your provider about any wraparound care.

Places: Being eligible does not guarantee a place. Public schools must admit all eligible children who apply to a summer programme, but school districts may limit the number of students admitted to a school-year programme based on available space.

How to apply: Apply to your early learning coalition through the state's single point of entry, the Early Learning Family Portal. Applicants in Lake County are directed to a separate application system. Apply with Early learning coalitions, under rules set by the State Board of Education

From FreePreschool.us, checked against official sources Sep 2026.

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Contact Information

📞 (813) 662-5978

5632 Osprey Park Pl

Lithia, FL 33547

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✓ Licensed Child Care Facility

Active License

License Number

C13HI0685

Licensed Since

2021

Active Through

Nov 30, 2026

Issued By

Florida Department of Children & Families

District Office

Judicial Circuit 13 <br/> 3152 Clay Mangum Lane <br/> Tampa, Florida 33618

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About the Provider

The focus of the FishHawk Early Learning Center involves two levels of development for each child. One is to provide an atmosphere that allows children to develop a positive self-image that will enhance their confidence. The Second is to provide meaningful activities that aid in the development of tactile stimulation, manipulative play, and art and music. Through activity and curiosity children learn a great deal. It is important that they learn and develop by using materials and problems that are appropriate for their stage of development. A daily activity of learning combined with play will stimulate and positively develop a childâ€™s intellect, emotion and imagination. We at the Early Learning Center feel the most important ingredient in matching the proper learning level with the proper stage of development will nurture the most confident, positive self-image.

Hours of Operation

Monday7:00AM to 5:30PM
Tuesday7:00AM to 5:30PM
Wednesday7:00AM to 5:30PM
Thursday7:00AM to 5:30PM
Friday7:00AM to 5:30PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date	Has Violation

2025-10-22	No

2024-10-24	No

2023-10-24	No

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