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Creative World Causeway

Tampa, FL · Hillsborough County
9815 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619
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Quick Facts

Capacity
250 children
Age range (listing information)
6 weeks - 10 years
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Type of Care
Full-Day Care, Before School, After School, Drop-in / Hourly
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From 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) 623-3328
9815 Causeway Blvd
Tampa, FL 33619
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✓ Licensed Child Care Facility
Active License
License Number
C13HI0275
Licensed Since
2002
Active Through
May 31, 2027
Issued By
Florida Department of Children & Families
Accreditation
Cognia (FKA AdvanceED)
District Office
Judicial Circuit 13 <br/> 3152 Clay Mangum Lane <br/> Tampa, Florida 33618

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About the Provider

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The field of early childhood education is fairly new and continues to develop as we learn more about how young children learn. Every parent knows that their young child, while amazingly brilliant, thinks and learns differently than they do as an adult. Still, many programs try to educate young children in ways that are more suited to adult learners. Academic programs that rely on rote learning and expect children to memorize and practice drills are actually reminiscent of the way our grandparents were schooled.

At Creative World, our teachers have high expectations for young children, but recognize that they learn in unique ways and use techniques that are tailored for the age and ability of the child. Instead of attempting to cover skills, we integrate them daily into our curriculum. We engage children's intellect by focusing on how children learn and process information. Their questions become the basis of our teaching and through investigating questions and continuous assessment, children become lifelong learners. Weekly, children participate in experiences that promote their cognitive, social and physical development. Instead of merely considering a checklist of accomplishments, we combine experiential activities and interesting content to educate every child to their potential.

Visiting our daycare centers is the best way to get to know us!

Come meet our teachers and experience our amazing classrooms to see first-hand how we implement our philosophy. We make time for families and understand that your questions are important.

Our daycare centers are inspired by children and designed to incorporate national standards in a unique, safe learning environment that challenges children to learn. Our forty years of experience enable us to know what is important for children to be successful during these important early years.

Additional Information:

EST. 1970…and still growing!

It is because we know childcare that we have had a long history of success. Our founders, Billie and Duane McCabe opened their first school in Independence, Missouri in 1970. Their unique vision was quickly embraced as they expanded and operated up to 45 childcare centers in seven states.

The Creative World School tradition has bridged generations as their daughters became part of the company. Their youngest daughter, Dr. Marianne Whitehouse, combines the experience of being raised in Creative World School with a Ph.D. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education in her position as President. This dynamic family team began franchising in 1999. Now there are a total of 22 schools in 5 states and growing.

This past year, over 4,000 families chose Creative World School to educate and care for their young children. We are looking for committed individuals that share our vision to continue our story in the future. 

We opened our doors in 2002, and our state of the art facility has quality, age appropriate classrooms ready for learning and fun for Infants through School Age children.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date Has Violation
2026-06-10 No
2026-05-12 No
2026-04-27 Yes
2026-02-26 Yes
2025-04-30 No
2024-04-23 No
2022-04-15

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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