Kids R Us Academy
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Verified evidence places this provider between 9 and 35. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
8018 Hanley Rd, Tampa FL, 33634
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 105 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Kids R Us Academy 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
- C13HI0610
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 105 children
- Address
- 8018 Hanley Rd, Tampa FL, 33634
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- +18138842124
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- December 9, 2019
- 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.
0 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 3
FindingMay '23
May 15, 2023
Missing pediatric CPR certification and non-working vehicle alarm
FindingNov '24
Nov 14, 2024
07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist observed that the … | 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Ph… | 25-03: Food item was served from an unapproved source in that [ther kitchen is being renovated and is inoperable. Meals have been preapred from the homes of the director and owner and brought to the facility…
FindingNov '25
Nov 18, 2025
28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Du…
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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
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Recent parent reviews
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This daycare was my first choice when I searched the daycares for my needs. They also provide transportation for afterschool care. The owner and staff are...
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Questions parents ask about Kids R Us Academy
Is Kids R Us Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Kids R Us Academy holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0610, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on December 9, 2019. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Kids R Us Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Kids R Us Academy 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 Kids R Us Academy a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Kids R Us Academy holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Kids R Us Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Kids R Us Academy 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 Kids R Us Academy care for?
- Kids R Us Academy is licensed for up to 105 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Kids R Us Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 6 inspections at Kids R Us Academy, 3 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.