
Kidz Gallery
1723 Carpenters Run Blvd, Lutz FL, 33559
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity134 children
Overview
About Us
Kidz Gallery is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 134 children in Lutz, Florida. The program has served Lutz families for over 20 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
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 Kidz Gallery.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C06PA0126
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingJun '23
Jun 2, 2023
17-07: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments … | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments Dur… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook…
FindingOct '23
Oct 9, 2023
24-17: Food containers were not stored above the floor on clean surfaces to protect from splash and other contamination. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, A Comments Licensing specialist observed Two cans of Trop… | 45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Comments Licensing Specialist observed 3 current an…
FindingFeb '24
Feb 26, 2024
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, Licensing Counselor obse… | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments During the … | 33-13: Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (…
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 During the inspection, Lice… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, Licensing Specialist obs… | 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 During the inspec… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [play structure on the schoolers playground, the green car and seater spinner in the toddler playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Sectio…
FindingFeb '25
Feb 17, 2025
33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook… | 45-04: An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments Care Provider Background Screening …
FindingJun '25
Jun 18, 2025
06-01: The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [S… | 07-01: A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required insurance coverage. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments During t… | 25-02: Children were provided food that was not age appropriate and/or posed a choking hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, B & C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments 25-2… | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1…
FindingOct '25
Oct 20, 2025
33-07: Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF …
FindingFeb '26
Feb 18, 2026
24-04: The food contact surfaces were not smooth or nonabsorbent to include unsealed cracks and seams. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.2. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Commen… | 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 … | 35-12: The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Pag… | 43-09: The name, address and phone number of persons authorized to retrieve the child was not included in the enrollment information. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Reco…
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
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
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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