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Palma Ceia Methodist Church Inc

Licensed
14Elevated Risk

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4.6(57)Yelp(0)Claimed on Google
VPK
Center-based

On record in Florida.

3723 W Bay To Bay Blvd, Tampa FL, 33629

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7:15AM to 5:30PM
Licensed for
174 children

Hours

On the state licence record

7:15AM to 5:30PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
9 AM–4 PM
Tue
9 AM–4 PM
Wed
9 AM–4 PM
Thu
9 AM–4 PM
Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
9 AM–12 PM

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

  • Assistive hearing loop
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

  • Restroom

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 Palma Ceia Methodist Church Inc 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

The public record

License number
C13HI0096
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
174 children
Address
3723 W Bay To Bay Blvd, Tampa FL, 33629
County
Hillsborough County
Website
Not listed
License issued
March 1, 1995
License expires
February 28, 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 · 4 with findings in the last 5

  1. FindingJan '24

    Jan 23, 2024

    41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Comments During the time of th…

  2. FindingMay '24

    May 28, 2024

    12-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed exposed co…

  3. FindingJul '24

    Jul 3, 2024

    04-03: A child was not adequately supervised and left the facility premises without child care personnel supervision. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B Comments During the time of inspection, the Licensing Spec… | 39-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [signature of the parent or legal guardian. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Comments During the time of inspect…

  4. CleanFeb '25
  5. FindingJan '26

    Jan 26, 2026

    09-03: The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Comments During the inspecti… | 12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the following areas requiring cleaning: - AC … | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the following areas that were not in go… | 12-13: The facility did not have documentation that custodial parents or guardian are given written notification of animals on the premises. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, C Comments During the inspection, the L… | 12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet cover

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.

How the reviews split

The 4.6 average comes from 57 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star45
  • 4 star6
  • 3 star2
  • 2 star1
  • 1 star3

Questions parents ask about Palma Ceia Methodist Church Inc

Is Palma Ceia Methodist Church Inc a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Palma Ceia Methodist Church Inc holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0096, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on March 1, 1995. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Palma Ceia Methodist Church Inc offer free VPK?

Yes. Palma Ceia Methodist Church Inc 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 Palma Ceia Methodist Church Inc's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 9 AM–4 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Palma Ceia Methodist Church Inc care for?

Palma Ceia Methodist Church Inc is licensed for up to 174 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Palma Ceia Methodist Church Inc had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 9 inspections at Palma Ceia Methodist Church Inc, 4 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.