
KinderCare Learning Center #1254
11501 N 53rd St, Temple Terrace FL, 33617
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity110 children
Overview
About Us
KinderCare Learning Center #1254 is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 110 children in Temple Terrace, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Hillsborough County for 10 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting KinderCare Learning Center #1254.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C13HI0035
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingJun '25
Jun 25, 2025
34-04: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments On June 25th, the Licensing Specialist was notified that …
FindingJul '25
Jul 16, 2025
45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR] Comments During the time of the…
FindingJul '25
Jul 16, 2025
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 time of the inspect… | 20-03: The facility used cribs that did not meet current federal guidelines for construction regulations as outlined in Title 16, Parts 1219,1220 & 1221 Code of Federal Regulations. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6… | 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 [a fire drill was done with Licens… | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1… | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show c
FindingAug '25
Aug 12, 2025
39-04: Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handb…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 10, 2026
04-01: Supervision of children in the [VPK] group was inadequate in that [children were ina room unsupervised]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments During the time of the inspection,…
FindingMar '26
Mar 4, 2026
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 time of the inspection, t… | 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 time of the inspect… | 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… | 23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, … | 30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was no
FindingJun '26
Jun 8, 2026
11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments During the inspection, based on the…
FindingJul '26
Jul 7, 2026
13-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safet… | 23-01: The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] … | 45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keep…
Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.
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.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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