Mother Goose Preschool
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 1 and 12. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
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- Profile details
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- No parent reviews on file yet, so this category is excluded from the score.
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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
3407 N Habana Ave, Tampa FL, 33607
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:45AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 77 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:45AM 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 Mother Goose Preschool 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
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C13HI0088
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 77 children
- Address
- 3407 N Habana Ave, Tampa FL, 33607
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- +18138769290
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- April 1, 1994
- 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.
0 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 5
FindingFeb '24
Feb 28, 2024
33-13: Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (…
FindingMar '25
Mar 17, 2025
12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Durin… | 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 (S… | 18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Du… | 20-06: Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A (Section 2.1 He… | 28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were
FindingMar '26
Mar 18, 2026
12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Speciali… | 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 Ph… | 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 Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Speci…
FindingMar '26
Mar 18, 2026
04-01: Supervision of children in the [age 2, age 3 and age 3 &4 ] group was inadequate in that [fire dirll and lunch time. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requ… | 09-04: The facilitys written plan of scheduled activities did not include alternate activities in case of inclement weather. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirem… | 12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, the Licensing… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, the Lic… | 12-19: Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected
FindingMay '26
May 20, 2026
03-01: A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [5] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments Ratios: (firs… | 12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the following areas… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the following… | 12-19: Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not… | 18-02: The bedding available was not safe and poses a th
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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
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Mother Goose Preschool
Is Mother Goose Preschool a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Mother Goose Preschool holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0088, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on April 1, 1994. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Mother Goose Preschool accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Mother Goose Preschool 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 Mother Goose Preschool care for?
- Mother Goose Preschool is licensed for up to 77 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Mother Goose Preschool had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 8 inspections at Mother Goose Preschool, 5 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.