Plant City Early Learning Academy
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Verified evidence places this provider between 10 and 25. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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On record in Florida.
503 N Palmer St, Plant City FL, 33563
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 310 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Plant City Early Learning Academy 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
- Before School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C13HI0743
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 310 children
- Address
- 503 N Palmer St, Plant City FL, 33563
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- +18134455254
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 15, 2023
- License expires
- September 14, 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 · 6 with findings in the last 7
- CleanSep '23
FindingAug '24
Aug 21, 2024
23-01: The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] … | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comment…
FindingJul '25
Jul 25, 2025
46-02: Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR] Comments During the time of the inspection, the Operator failed to suppl…
FindingSep '25
Sep 5, 2025
09-04: The facilitys written plan of scheduled activities did not include alternate activities in case of inclement weather. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirem… | 12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the time of the inspection, t… | 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 During the time of the inspect… | 17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR… | 21-05: Cleaning and sanitizing potty chairs did not take
FindingOct '25
Oct 3, 2025
04-01: Supervision of children in the [VPK] group was inadequate in that [an innapropriate interaction occured between two children.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments An inapprop…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 20, 2026
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments Ratio(s) (Fir… | 04-01: Supervision of children in the [1-year old] group was inadequate in that [teacher had back to children.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments During the time of the inspection… | 24-02: Preparation of food occurred in an area that is not a designated food preparation area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Sp… | 47-01: Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR] Comments Durin…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 27, 2026
04-01: Supervision of children in the [2-year old] group was inadequate in that [a 2-year old was left alone on the outdoor play area.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments During th…
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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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.2 average comes from 32 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star25
- 4 star0
- 3 star1
- 2 star0
- 1 star6
Questions parents ask about Plant City Early Learning Academy
Is Plant City Early Learning Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Plant City Early Learning Academy holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0743, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 15, 2023. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Plant City Early Learning Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Plant City Early Learning Academy 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.
Is Plant City Early Learning Academy a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Plant City Early Learning Academy holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Plant City Early Learning Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Plant City Early Learning Academy 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.
What are Plant City Early Learning Academy's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Plant City Early Learning Academy care for?
- Plant City Early Learning Academy is licensed for up to 310 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Plant City Early Learning Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Plant City Early Learning Academy, 6 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.
