Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay
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Verified evidence places this provider between 39 and 71. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
1901 W Waters Ave, Tampa FL, 33604
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 159 children
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 Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay 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
- Full Day
- Half Day
The public record
- License number
- C13HI0084
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 159 children
- Address
- 1901 W Waters Ave, Tampa FL, 33604
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- +18139334782
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- April 22, 1993
- 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.
1 clean inspection · 2 with findings in the last 3
FindingMar '24
Mar 7, 2024
33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ…
- CleanFeb '25
FindingMar '26
Mar 25, 2026
32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [stationary playground equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Comments During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Spe…
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.
Questions parents ask about Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay
Is Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0084, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on April 22, 1993. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
What are Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay'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 Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay care for?
- Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay is licensed for up to 159 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 5 inspections at Montessori Academy of Tampa Bay, 2 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.