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Chiquita Hamilton Center

Licensed
34Elevated Risk

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Verified evidence places this provider between 34 and 61. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

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VPKHead Start
Center-based

On record in Florida.

701 N Missouri Ave, Clearwater FL, 33755

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7:30AM to 5:30PM
Licensed for
138 children

Hours

On the state licence record

7:30AM to 5:30PM

Monday through Friday

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Ages and programs

Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Chiquita Hamilton Center and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Licensed to serve

  • 6 wks – 5 yrs

Programs on record

  • Full Day
  • Infant Care

The public record

License number
C06PI0526
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
138 children
Address
701 N Missouri Ave, Clearwater FL, 33755
County
Pinellas County
Website
Not listed
License issued
June 13, 2024
License expires
December 2, 2026

This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.

Verified Credentials

  • Level 2 Background Checks
  • CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
  • Secure Entry System
  • Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)

Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.

Inspection record

Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.

1 clean inspection · 3 with findings in the last 4

  1. CleanOct '24
  2. FindingFeb '25

    Feb 26, 2025

    16-02: See Childrens Records Summary for [10] records with incomplete information. Comments 9 child ID forms were missing the parent employer information. Please submit the completed forms to PCLB. 1 child I… | 16-05: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. Comments 1 Emergency Medical Release form was missing the notary stamp. It was stamped at time of inspect… | 55-06: The childrens center did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. Comments 1 staff member signed the center's written expo…

  3. FindingOct '25

    Oct 16, 2025

    16-02: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information. Comments 1 child's enrollment form was found to be incomplete as it was missing the doctor, hospital and dentist information.… | 16-05: See Childrens Records Summary for [3] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. Comments 3 emergency medical release forms were missing the notary stamp. They were all stamped at time o…

  4. FindingFeb '26

    Feb 24, 2026

    33-02: The hot water at the hand-washing sink in the [1's classroom] exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit. [114 degrees]. Comments The temperature in the 1s handwashing sink registered 114 degrees. Maintenance wa…

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What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.

Signals of care

Strengths

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Programs: Head Start participant

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

Questions parents ask about Chiquita Hamilton Center

Is Chiquita Hamilton Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Chiquita Hamilton Center holds Florida DCF licence C06PI0526, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on June 13, 2024. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Chiquita Hamilton Center offer free VPK?

Yes. Chiquita Hamilton Center is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.

How many children can Chiquita Hamilton Center care for?

Chiquita Hamilton Center is licensed for up to 138 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Chiquita Hamilton Center had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 7 inspections at Chiquita Hamilton Center, 3 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.