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Verified evidence places this provider between 7 and 24. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
13101 N 23rd St, Tampa FL, 33612
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 210 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6 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 Children's Discovery 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
- C13HI0358
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 210 children
- Address
- 13101 N 23rd St, Tampa FL, 33612
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- +18139776266
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- July 1, 2015
- License expires
- June 30, 2027
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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.
1 clean inspection · 4 with findings in the last 5
FindingMay '24
May 29, 2024
07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Comments During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed, that the alarms of the two Vans VIN end… | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments 4.2 Trainin…
FindingNov '24
Nov 8, 2024
20-06: Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A (Section 2.1 He… | 32-06: A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [Slides and the merry go cycle]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equi… | 39-04: Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handb…
- CleanJun '25
FindingMay '26
May 18, 2026
10-03: The facility did not secure written permission either in the form of a general permission or an individual permission slip prior to each field trip activity from the custodial parent or legal guardian… | 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, the Licensing… | 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, the Lic… | 22-01: The facility did not have an operable corded telephone available to all child care personnel during hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 (Section 2.4.B.2 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical… | 24-11: Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of
FindingJun '26
Jun 30, 2026
12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist still observed significant s… | 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 inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the blac… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide and swings.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the inspection, the Licensing…
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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.
From Yelp
Recent parent reviews
- Yelp
My visit was brief today. I was checking in on the well being of a child not related to me (special circumstance). The daycare was clean, orderly, and...
Deb L.May 30, 2019 - Yelp
This daycare when you walk in seem so friendly but kids are not with a steady teacher they switch depending the ages and children hardly eat the school...
Santi R.Nov 7, 2017
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How the reviews split
The 3.6 average comes from 19 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star12
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star1
- 1 star6
Questions parents ask about Children's Discovery
Is Children's Discovery a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Children's Discovery holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0358, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on July 1, 2015. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Children's Discovery offer free VPK?
- Yes. Children's Discovery 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 Children's Discovery a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Children's Discovery holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Children's Discovery accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Children's Discovery 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 Children's Discovery's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Children's Discovery care for?
- Children's Discovery is licensed for up to 210 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Children's Discovery had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 7 inspections at Children's Discovery, 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.