Bible-Based Fellowship Child Care Center
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 16 and 34. 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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- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
8718 N 46th St, Tampa FL, 33617
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 122 children
- 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.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Amenities
- Restroom
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 Bible-Based Fellowship Child Care Center 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
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C13HI0186
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 122 children
- Address
- 8718 N 46th St, Tampa FL, 33617
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- +18139800559
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- December 18, 1998
- License expires
- November 30, 2026
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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.
2 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 7
FindingApr '23
Apr 11, 2023
Insufficient staff-to-child ratio and uncovered electrical outlets were found.
FindingOct '23
Oct 12, 2023
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 Comments During the time of the…
FindingNov '23
Nov 6, 2023
23-06: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [Last fire drill was in August of … | 23-12: Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, … | 33-07: Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF …
- CleanSep '24
- CleanNov '24
FindingNov '25
Nov 10, 2025
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… | 23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environmen… | 45-06: The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 20, 2026
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the time of reinspection, the Licensing Specialist observed pai…
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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)
- Programs: Head Start participant
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.6 average comes from 67 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star57
- 4 star4
- 3 star1
- 2 star0
- 1 star5
Questions parents ask about Bible-Based Fellowship Child Care Center
Is Bible-Based Fellowship Child Care Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Bible-Based Fellowship Child Care Center holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0186, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on December 18, 1998. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Bible-Based Fellowship Child Care Center offer free VPK?
- Yes. Bible-Based Fellowship Child Care Center 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 Bible-Based Fellowship Child Care Center accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Bible-Based Fellowship Child Care Center 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.
How many children can Bible-Based Fellowship Child Care Center care for?
- Bible-Based Fellowship Child Care Center is licensed for up to 122 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Bible-Based Fellowship Child Care Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 9 inspections at Bible-Based Fellowship Child Care Center, 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.