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Northdale Christian Academy

Licensed
56Elevated Risk

What this score could check

Verified evidence places this provider between 56 and 82. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

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4.5(15)Yelp3.2(5)Claimed on Google
VPK
Center-based

On record in Florida.

15709 Mapledale Dr, Tampa FL, 33624

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

Hours

On the state licence record

7:30AM to 5:30PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
7:30 AM–5 PM
Tue
7:30 AM–5 PM
Wed
7:30 AM–5 PM
Thu
7:30 AM–5 PM
Fri
7:30 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

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 Northdale Christian 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
  • Full Day
  • Half Day

The public record

License number
C13HI0581
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
42 children
Address
15709 Mapledale Dr, Tampa FL, 33624
County
Hillsborough County
Website
Not listed
License issued
July 11, 2019
License expires
June 30, 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.

3 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 4

  1. FindingMay '24

    May 17, 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…

  2. CleanJun '25
  3. CleanSep '25
  4. CleanJun '26

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

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

From Yelp

Recent parent reviews

The 3 most recent of 5 Yelp reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.

  • Yelp

    The director has reached out and made appropriate efforts to adjust our viewpoint. I am happy with her apologies I am also happy with the care, activities...

    Kim W.Mar 12, 2026
  • Yelp

    Where mistake of replacing my child in the care of tinder care. Teachers are on their phones or just physically not in the rooms with the children. I've...

    Staci H.Mar 13, 2024
  • Yelp

    We've been taking our kids here since 2014. I'm glad that they're a corporate daycare, not a home daycare as I believe more safety checks and regulations...

    Shea E.Dec 31, 2018

Review insights powered by Yelp. Reviews shown verbatim as returned by Yelp Fusion.

How the reviews split

The 4.5 average comes from 15 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star13
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star1
  • 1 star1

Questions parents ask about Northdale Christian Academy

Is Northdale Christian Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Northdale Christian Academy holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0581, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on July 11, 2019. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Northdale Christian Academy offer free VPK?

Yes. Northdale Christian 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.

What are Northdale Christian Academy's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7:30 AM–5 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Northdale Christian Academy care for?

Northdale Christian Academy is licensed for up to 42 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Northdale Christian Academy had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 5 inspections at Northdale Christian Academy, 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.