Children's Ark Early Learning Center
950 S Mulrennan Rd, Valrico FL, 33594
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity150 children
Overview
About Us
Children's Ark Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 150 children in Valrico, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Hillsborough County for 9 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 Children's Ark Early Learning Center.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C13HI0429
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 5
FindingJun '24
Jun 27, 2024
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.… | 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 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During t… | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care
FindingOct '24
Oct 25, 2024
07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the vehic…
FindingJan '25
Jan 31, 2025
07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the (2) v…
FindingMar '25
Mar 28, 2025
33-02: The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [Preservice School Readiness required training]. CCF Handbook, Sect…
FindingMar '26
Mar 31, 2026
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 time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist monitored t… | 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 [Fire Drill missing for February 2…
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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
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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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