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Creative World School - Tampa Palms

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27Elevated Risk

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4.3(107)Yelp1.0(1)Claimed on Google
Gold SealVPKSchool Readiness
Center-basedAccredited · Cognia (FKA AdvanceED)

On record in Florida.

5365 Primrose Lake Cir, Tampa FL, 33647

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Licensed for
225 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

7:00AM to 6:00PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
7 AM–6 PM
Tue
7 AM–6 PM
Wed
7 AM–6 PM
Thu
7 AM–6 PM
Fri
7 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 Creative World School - Tampa Palms 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
  • Drop In
  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
  • Infant Care
  • Transportation

The public record

License number
C13HI0499
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
225 children
Address
5365 Primrose Lake Cir, Tampa FL, 33647
County
Hillsborough County
Website
Not listed
License issued
August 1, 2017
License expires
July 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 · 6 with findings in the last 6

  1. FindingJul '23

    Jul 25, 2023

    12-09: There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments CCRC observed Live roaches crawling on the bathroom doo…

  2. FindingMar '24

    Mar 25, 2024

    30-14: Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L Comments During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that tw…

  3. FindingMar '24

    Mar 27, 2024

    39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments During the time of the inspection, the Direc…

  4. FindingJun '24

    Jun 19, 2024

    41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR] Comments Dur

  5. FindingJun '25

    Jun 27, 2025

    06-01: The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [S…

  6. FindingJun '26

    Jun 23, 2026

    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…

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

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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From Yelp

Recent parent reviews

  • Yelp

    I would not recommend this school, my child got hurt and the director lied about what happen. Not telling the truth is unacceptable, if you lie about that...

    Lisa S.Aug 24, 2018

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How the reviews split

The 4.3 average comes from 107 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star85
  • 4 star2
  • 3 star3
  • 2 star1
  • 1 star16

Questions parents ask about Creative World School - Tampa Palms

Is Creative World School - Tampa Palms a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Creative World School - Tampa Palms holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0499, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 1, 2017. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Creative World School - Tampa Palms offer free VPK?

Yes. Creative World School - Tampa Palms 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 Creative World School - Tampa Palms a Gold Seal provider?

Yes. Creative World School - Tampa Palms holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.

Does Creative World School - Tampa Palms accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Creative World School - Tampa Palms 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 Creative World School - Tampa Palms's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Creative World School - Tampa Palms care for?

Creative World School - Tampa Palms is licensed for up to 225 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Creative World School - Tampa Palms had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 10 inspections at Creative World School - Tampa Palms, 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.