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LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 18 and 35. 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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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
2332 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S, St Petersburg FL, 33705
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 42 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–5:30 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 Gates and Bridges 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C06PI0511
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 42 children
- Address
- 2332 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St S, St Petersburg FL, 33705
- County
- Pinellas County
- Phone
- +17273296047
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- December 6, 2023
- License expires
- February 17, 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.
1 clean inspection · 6 with findings in the last 7
- CleanDec '23
FindingMar '24
Mar 20, 2024
16-06: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with missing Student Health Examination Forms. Comments One child was missing the health form. 17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. | 17-01: Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [In the infant room the attendance had no infants present but one infant …
FindingApr '24
Apr 29, 2024
02-01: Infants were observed combined with children two years of age and older as evidenced by [a time/date stamped photo from 4/25/24 provided to to the parent from the school shows a staff member sitting w… | 06-01: The adult-child ratio was not met. There was/were [1] staff supervising [6 3's and 4's and one seven- month- old infant ] children. Comments I did confirm that the adult-child ratio was not met. A sev… | 85-08: XV. I. 1 2 Child care personnel misrepresented information, impersonated, or provided fraudulent information related to the childrens center to a parent/guardian, Child Care Licensing Program or law e…
FindingJun '25
Jun 6, 2025
12-03: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who have not completed the 40 clock hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Comments Needs to test for part 2 Page 1 of 6 | 12-04: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who do not have documentation of completion of a five hour early literacy and language development of children birth through five course … | 73-03: The driver [(LC) and (DJ)] of a vehicle regularly used to transport children did not have a current annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive. Comments Drivers must not drive …
FindingAug '25
Aug 13, 2025
01-03: Children did not receive adequate assistance while toileting or bathing as required by their age or need. Comments A child had a potty accident at approximately 3:30 pm and stayed in that clothes unti…
FindingOct '25
Oct 17, 2025
12-04: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who do not have documentation of completion of a five hour early literacy and language development of children birth through five course …
FindingJun '26
Jun 25, 2026
Staff failed to supervise children and incomplete attendance records were kept, with children's names and times not accurately recorded.
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
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.3 average comes from 48 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star40
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star8
Questions parents ask about Gates and Bridges Learning Academy
Is Gates and Bridges Learning Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Gates and Bridges Learning Academy holds Florida DCF licence C06PI0511, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on December 6, 2023. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Gates and Bridges Learning Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Gates and Bridges 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 Gates and Bridges Learning Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Gates and Bridges 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 Gates and Bridges Learning Academy's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–5:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Gates and Bridges Learning Academy care for?
- Gates and Bridges Learning Academy is licensed for up to 42 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Gates and Bridges Learning Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 16 inspections at Gates and Bridges 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.
