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Tampa Elite Sports Academy

Licensed
28Elevated Risk

What this score could check

Verified evidence places this provider between 28 and 51. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

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4.8(97)Yelp(0)Claimed on Google
VPKSchool Readiness
Center-based

On record in Florida.

8001 Sheldon Rd, Tampa FL, 33615

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7:00AM to 6:30PM
Licensed for
150 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

7:00AM to 6:30PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
7 AM–6:30 PM
Tue
7 AM–6:30 PM
Wed
7 AM–6:30 PM
Thu
7 AM–6:30 PM
Fri
7 AM–6:30 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 Tampa Elite Sports 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
  • Full Day
  • Transportation

The public record

License number
C13HI0105
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
150 children
Address
8001 Sheldon Rd, Tampa FL, 33615
County
Hillsborough County
Website
Not listed
License issued
November 23, 2009
License expires
October 31, 2026

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.

2 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 4

  1. FindingOct '23

    Oct 5, 2023

    07-05: A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.… | 08-04: The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Comments Licensing specialist observed that a seat belt restraint was broken and attemp…

  2. FindingOct '24

    Oct 28, 2024

    12-03: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During th… | 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… | 21-11: The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment … | 23-06: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [since 8/28/24]. CCF Handbook, Sec… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe o

  3. CleanMar '25
  4. CleanSep '25

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)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

How the reviews split

The 4.8 average comes from 97 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star90
  • 4 star1
  • 3 star2
  • 2 star1
  • 1 star3

Questions parents ask about Tampa Elite Sports Academy

Is Tampa Elite Sports Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Tampa Elite Sports Academy holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0105, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on November 23, 2009. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Tampa Elite Sports Academy offer free VPK?

Yes. Tampa Elite Sports 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.

Does Tampa Elite Sports Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Tampa Elite Sports 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.

What are Tampa Elite Sports Academy's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–6:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Tampa Elite Sports Academy care for?

Tampa Elite Sports Academy is licensed for up to 150 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Tampa Elite Sports Academy had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 4 inspections at Tampa Elite Sports Academy, 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.