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Kids Cove Learning Academy

Licensed
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4.6(69)Yelp(0)Claimed on Google
VPKSchool Readiness
Center-based

On record in Florida.

12010 Balm Riverview Rd, Riverview FL, 33569

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Licensed for
240 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

6:30AM to 6:00PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Tue
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Wed
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Thu
6:30 AM–6:30 PM
Fri
6:30 AM–6:30 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 Kids Cove 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
  • Transportation

The public record

License number
C13HI0667
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
240 children
Address
12010 Balm Riverview Rd, Riverview FL, 33569
County
Hillsborough County
Website
Not listed
License issued
July 1, 2021
License expires
June 30, 2027

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.

0 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 4

  1. FindingJun '24

    Jun 5, 2024

    41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ It did not include the signature of the physician, The form was not current (expired), It did not include the date the form was is…

  2. FindingJun '25

    Jun 12, 2025

    44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2…

  3. FindingOct '25

    Oct 13, 2025

    01-03: The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S. Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one of the facility's vehicles did not have the … | 12-12: A fire hazard, [a build-up of dust], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, Licens… | 13-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safet… | 30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the inspection, th… | 37-06: The facility's first aid kit was missing the foll

  4. FindingJun '26

    Jun 5, 2026

    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 inspection, Licensing Spe… | 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 inspection, Licensi… | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Ph… | 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 … | 23-04: The facility did not have a fire extinguisher wit

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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)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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Not enough signal recorded yet.

How the reviews split

The 4.6 average comes from 69 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star61
  • 4 star2
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star6

Questions parents ask about Kids Cove Learning Academy

Is Kids Cove Learning Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Kids Cove Learning Academy holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0667, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on July 1, 2021. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Kids Cove Learning Academy offer free VPK?

Yes. Kids Cove 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.

Does Kids Cove Learning Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Kids Cove 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 Kids Cove Learning Academy's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–6:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Kids Cove Learning Academy care for?

Kids Cove Learning Academy is licensed for up to 240 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Kids Cove Learning Academy had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 6 inspections at Kids Cove Learning Academy, 4 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.