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Children's Nest Day School

24170 State Road 54, Lutz FL, 33559

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning EnvironmentAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity156 children

Overview

About Us

Children's Nest Day School is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 156 children in Lutz, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Hillsborough County for 17 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Children's Nest Day School.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C06PA0173

ExpiresAug 3, 2026

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 5

  1. FindingJul '23

    Jul 7, 2023

    18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 12.4, number 6) Physical Environment [SR] Comments 18-12: During the inspection, Child Care Regu…

  2. FindingJul '24

    Jul 8, 2024

    05-03: The facility's transportation log was not retained for a minimum of twelve months. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, A (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments 5-3: During the inspection,… | 18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 12.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments 18-6: During the …

  3. FindingMar '25

    Mar 19, 2025

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments 12-2: During the inspection, L… | 30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanit… | 40-17: Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Pa…

  4. FindingJun '25

    Jun 27, 2025

    23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environmen… | 24-18: Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Co…

  5. FindingMar '26

    Mar 6, 2026

    12-12: A fire hazard, [the vents in the Twos Room, Main Room, and VPK A Room were dusty], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environme… | 17-02: The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Heal… | 33-13: Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with … | 39-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [time of the incident/accident]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Re…

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

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.

What the record says

Provider highlights

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

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