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Deloris McCloud Head Start

Licensed
43Elevated Risk

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5.0(2)Yelp(0)
Gold SealVPKHead Start
Center-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children

On record in Florida.

2103 N Rome Ave, Tampa FL, 33607

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7:00AM to 5:30PM
Licensed for
120 children

Hours

On the state licence record

7:00AM to 5:30PM

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

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 Deloris McCloud Head Start 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

  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Transportation

The public record

License number
C13HI0126
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
120 children
Address
2103 N Rome Ave, Tampa FL, 33607
County
Hillsborough County
Website
Not listed
License issued
September 11, 1991
License expires
March 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.

2 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 3

  1. CleanMar '24
  2. CleanMar '25
  3. FindingMar '26

    Mar 6, 2026

    12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the following areas require cleaning: - Debri… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the following areas are not in good req… | 13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Co… | 23-17: The facility did not maintain emergency preparedness drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the emergency preparedness drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5…

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)
  • Programs: Head Start participant

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 2 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 Deloris McCloud Head Start

Is Deloris McCloud Head Start a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Deloris McCloud Head Start holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0126, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 11, 1991. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Deloris McCloud Head Start offer free VPK?

Yes. Deloris McCloud Head Start 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 Deloris McCloud Head Start a Gold Seal provider?

Yes. Deloris McCloud Head Start holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.

How many children can Deloris McCloud Head Start care for?

Deloris McCloud Head Start is licensed for up to 120 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Deloris McCloud Head Start had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 4 inspections at Deloris McCloud Head Start, 1 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.