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A Little Kids Academy

Seffner, FL · Hillsborough County
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ 2.0 (4 reviews)
11105 E US Highway 92, Seffner, FL 33584
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Quick Facts

Capacity
113 children
Type of Care
Full-Day Care, Half-Day / Part-Day Care, Before School, After School
Subsidized Program
Participates

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Free and funded programs

Free VPK hours (Voluntary Prekindergarten)
Florida DCF / Division of Early Learning (CARES provider search), as of Sep 2026.
Accepts School Readiness (child care financial assistance; a family copay may apply)
Florida DCF / Division of Early Learning (CARES provider search), as of Sep 2026.

Taking part in a program does not mean a place is open. Call the provider to ask about current availability.

VPK: who qualifies and how to apply
Who qualifies: A child who resides in Florida and will have attained the age of 4 years on or before 1 September is eligible during that school year or the following one. The eligibility section sets no income requirement. Eligibility ends when the child is admitted to kindergarten, or on reaching age 6 by 1 February.
Cost: The state pays for the VPK programme itself; the family portal describes VPK as a free educational program for 4-year-olds. A school-year programme delivered by a private provider must comprise at least 540 instructional hours. The sources reviewed do not address what a provider may charge for care outside the VPK hours, so ask your provider about any wraparound care.
Places: Being eligible does not guarantee a place. Public schools must admit all eligible children who apply to a summer programme, but school districts may limit the number of students admitted to a school-year programme based on available space.
How to apply: Apply to your early learning coalition through the state's single point of entry, the Early Learning Family Portal. Applicants in Lake County are directed to a separate application system. Apply with Early learning coalitions, under rules set by the State Board of Education (opens in new tab)
From FreePreschool.us (opens in new tab), checked against official sources Sep 2026.
School Readiness: who qualifies and how to apply
Who qualifies: Enrolment follows a statutory priority order rather than a single income cut-off. The highest priorities are children under 13 in families receiving temporary cash assistance subject to federal work requirements, and at-risk children younger than 9. Children from birth to kindergarten age in an economically disadvantaged working family come next. 'Economically disadvantaged' means a family income that does not exceed 55 percent of the state median income.
Cost: This is a subsidy, not a free programme. Coalitions must implement a parent sliding fee scale that increases in relation to family income. Coalitions may waive the copayment for at-risk children and in defined hardship circumstances, including homelessness and while a parent takes part in a Head Start or Early Head Start programme.
Places: School readiness is not an entitlement. Coalitions enrol eligible children contingent upon the availability of funds, and if funding becomes insufficient children are disenrolled in reverse priority order.
How to apply: Apply online through the Early Learning Family Portal, the same state entry point used for VPK. Applicants in Lake County are directed to a separate application system. Apply with Early learning coalitions, under rules set by the State Board of Education (opens in new tab)
From FreePreschool.us (opens in new tab), checked against official sources Sep 2026.

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Contact Information

📞 (813) 626-4864
11105 E US Highway 92
Seffner, FL 33584
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✓ Licensed Child Care Facility
Active License
License Number
C13HI0443
Licensed Since
2017
Active Through
Mar 31, 2027
Issued By
Florida Department of Children & Families
Accreditation
National Accreditation Commission
District Office
Judicial Circuit 13 <br/> 3152 Clay Mangum Lane <br/> Tampa, Florida 33618

Reviews

2.0
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Donna Faye Wintons-James
2023-12-01 03:30:00
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

My grandson is in this Academy and at first, he cried. That was because he had never been to daycare. I was his Day care provider. It took a while, but when he got used to it, he really like it especially the Ms. Sheka and Ms. Tina. They worked with him and now when his mother, father or I come to get him he is happy, no crying. I would recommend this Daycare provider to anyone. He has learned so much to the point he is able to correct you if you do or say something wrong. He knows by recognition his ABC's, colors, shapes, numbers up to 30, how to make complete sentences, animals, objects and different foods. He is just two years old.

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Unprofessional
2021-08-25 14:58:26
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

needs new management unprofessional behavior

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FrustratedParent
2021-05-05 22:08:38
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

My child is 2 years old and when we started I only received negative reports from staff about my child. Mind you this is all verbal. I asked to speak with the director and she stated she only knows what's happening based upon reports. (She never views the classes). I asked to visit the class to see his behavior. She stated she would have to ask the owner. I asked for at least a weekly written report so that I can have documentation. She stated she doesn't know if she can get the teacher to do that. This place has no cameras and I cannot come in to view my child. I confronted them about my request only to have the asst director terminate my child. New managment and training is needed ASAP.

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Jane Doe
2021-01-15 20:19:50
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

They are unorganized and unprofessional. The girls that work here act as if parents who are enrolling their child into classes for the first time, should know what they are doing..again 1st time parents, we do NOT know what we are doing and they are not helpful or understanding to the process. Everytime I request a document from the girls it takes several days, to weeks, to get the document needed. I believe this facility should find new management ASAP!!!

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About the Provider

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A Little Kids Academy believes that every child should be provided with a safe, nurturing environment that promotes the physical, emotional, social and cognitive development of young children. We view many different activities in which your child engages through the day as opourtunities to learn. So when you visit our school and see children playing with others or alone reading a book, we understand that they are also learning.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30AM to 6:00PM
  • Tuesday6:30AM to 6:00PM
  • Wednesday6:30AM to 6:00PM
  • Thursday6:30AM to 6:00PM
  • Friday6:30AM to 6:00PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Has Violation
2026-04-14 No
2026-03-04 Yes
2025-09-17 No
2025-03-12 Yes
2024-04-02 No
2024-03-05 Yes
2023-10-04 Yes
2023-03-30 Yes
2023-03-28 No
2023-02-03 No

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