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Verified evidence places this provider between 44 and 76. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
10701 Anderson Rd, Tampa FL, 33624
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:00PM
- Licensed for
- 127 children
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 5:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–5 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–5 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–5 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–5 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–5 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
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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 Early Steps Montessori Academy LLC 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
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C13HI0292
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 127 children
- Address
- 10701 Anderson Rd, Tampa FL, 33624
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- +18139617636
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- December 5, 2013
- License expires
- November 30, 2026
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.
3 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 4
- CleanApr '23
- CleanOct '23
- CleanOct '24
FindingNov '25
Nov 4, 2025
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 Comments Licensing Specialist observed tha… | 45-08: The child enrichment provider was missing level 2 screening or did not met the screening requirements prior to providing services. s.402.3054(3), F.S. Comments Licensing Specialist observed that the B…
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)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Early Steps Montessori Academy LLC
Is Early Steps Montessori Academy LLC a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Early Steps Montessori Academy LLC holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0292, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on December 5, 2013. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Early Steps Montessori Academy LLC offer free VPK?
- Yes. Early Steps Montessori Academy LLC 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 Early Steps Montessori Academy LLC a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Early Steps Montessori Academy LLC holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
What are Early Steps Montessori Academy LLC's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–5 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Early Steps Montessori Academy LLC care for?
- Early Steps Montessori Academy LLC is licensed for up to 127 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Early Steps Montessori Academy LLC had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 5 inspections at Early Steps Montessori Academy LLC, 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.