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HCPS Walden Lake Elementary HOST

Exempt
46Elevated Risk

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Center-based

On record in Florida.

2800 Turkey Creek Rd, Plant City FL, 33566

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

6:30AM to 6:00PM

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 HCPS Walden Lake Elementary HOST 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

  • After School

The public record

License number
E13HI0195
License status
Exempt
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
Not listed
Address
2800 Turkey Creek Rd, Plant City FL, 33566
County
Hillsborough County
Website
Not listed

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Inspection record

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

2 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 3

  1. CleanMar '24
  2. FindingDec '25

    Dec 1, 2025

    21-11: The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment …

  3. CleanFeb '26

Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.

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)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

  • Licensing: License status: Exempt

Questions parents ask about HCPS Walden Lake Elementary HOST

Is HCPS Walden Lake Elementary HOST a licensed child care provider in Florida?

No. The Florida Department of Children and Families lists HCPS Walden Lake Elementary HOST as "Exempt", which means it operates without a DCF child care licence rather than under one. Exempt providers remain on the DCF public record under record number E13HI0195, and Florida still requires background screening of their staff, but they are not licensed and are not inspected on the same schedule. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does HCPS Walden Lake Elementary HOST offer free VPK?

Yes. HCPS Walden Lake Elementary HOST 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.

Does HCPS Walden Lake Elementary HOST accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows HCPS Walden Lake Elementary HOST participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.

Has HCPS Walden Lake Elementary HOST had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 4 inspections at HCPS Walden Lake Elementary HOST, 1 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.