Is Backyard Bears Day Schools a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Backyard Bears Day Schools holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0577, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on May 31, 2019. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Backyard Bears Day Schools offer free VPK?

Yes. Backyard Bears Day Schools 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 Backyard Bears Day Schools accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Backyard Bears Day Schools 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 Backyard Bears Day Schools'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 Backyard Bears Day Schools care for?

Backyard Bears Day Schools is licensed for up to 169 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Backyard Bears Day Schools had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 10 inspections at Backyard Bears Day Schools, 5 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.

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Backyard Bears Day Schools

Licensed

8Elevated Risk

What this score could check

Verified evidence places this provider between 8 and 23. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

State inspection history
Parent reviews
Accreditation
Profile details

Staff qualifications: not checked: Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
Enforcement actions: not checked: No state enforcement-action feed is available yet, so this score cannot confirm or rule out enforcement history.

1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.

How scoring works

Licensing facts on this page were last checked against the state record on August 11, 2026. We republish the public licensing record and label absent fields plainly rather than leaving them blank. Where our data comes from · Report an error

4.5(30)Yelp(0)

VPKSchool Readiness

Center-based

On record in Florida.

6602 N Habana Ave, Tampa FL, 33614

Ages: 6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours: 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Licensed for: 169 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 Backyard Bears Day Schools 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: C13HI0577
License status: Licensed
License type: Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity: 169 children
Address: 6602 N Habana Ave, Tampa FL, 33614
County: Hillsborough County
Phone: +18139319844
Website: Not listed
License issued: May 31, 2019
License expires: May 31, 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 · 5 with findings in the last 5

FindingNov '24
Nov 14, 2024
04-01: Supervision of children in the [3-year old] group was inadequate in that [a child had access to a personnel's hot food]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments During the time of… | 40-01: A prescription or non-prescription medication, specifically [Desitin], was dispensed without written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and K Healt… | 40-17: Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Health Requirements [SR] Comments …
FindingMay '25
May 20, 2025
07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments During the inspection, the Operator adv… | 19-02: A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the … | 30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanit… | 32-06: A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [swing set]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments … | 35-12: The facility does not have documentation for all
FindingAug '25
Aug 1, 2025
07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments During the time of the inspection, all 3 transportation vehicles did not have a…
FindingMay '26
May 22, 2026
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… | 17-01: 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… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slides and spring loaded equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equ…
FindingJul '26
Jul 1, 2026
Facility was not in good repair, with peeling trim and missing seat buckle cases. Outdoor play area had hazards, including a hole in the exit gate and litter.

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 4.5 average comes from 30 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

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Questions parents ask about Backyard Bears Day Schools

Is Backyard Bears Day Schools a licensed child care provider in Florida?: Yes. Backyard Bears Day Schools holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0577, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on May 31, 2019. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Backyard Bears Day Schools offer free VPK?: Yes. Backyard Bears Day Schools 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 Backyard Bears Day Schools accept School Readiness subsidies?: Yes. The DCF record shows Backyard Bears Day Schools 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 Backyard Bears Day Schools'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 Backyard Bears Day Schools care for?: Backyard Bears Day Schools is licensed for up to 169 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Backyard Bears Day Schools had any licensing violations?: Florida DCF has recorded 10 inspections at Backyard Bears Day Schools, 5 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.

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