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Children's Ark Early Learning Center

950 S Mulrennan Rd, Valrico, FL 335943.6· 42 reviews
licensed capacity
150
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$60
year first licensed
2016

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About Children's Ark Early Learning Center

Children's Ark Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Valrico, Florida. The state has licensed it since August 17, 2016, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and full-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $60 to $315.

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
150 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “06:30 am – 06:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Two-Year-Old classroom
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (van pick-up and drop-off from three local elementary schools)
Licensed capacity150 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Children's Ark Early Learning Center lists weekly tuition from $60 to $315. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hillsborough County has a median price of $240 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Before & Afterschool Care - After care ONLY$120
Before & Afterschool Care - Before care and after care (drop off at school AM, pick up from school PM)$160
Before & Afterschool Care - Morning drop off ONLY$60
Infant Room (6 weeks - 1 yr.), Full time, 4 or 5 days per week$315
Infant Room (6 weeks - 1 yr.), Part Time (Option #1), 3 days per week$245
Infant Room (6 weeks - 1 yr.), Part Time (Option #2), 2 days per week$210
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One-Year-Old Room (1 yr - 2yrs.), Part Time (Option #2)$185
One-Year-Old Room (1 yr - 2yrs.), Part Time (Option #3), 5 days per week (8:30AM - 1:30PM)$180
Three-Year-Old Room (3 yrs - VPK age)$255
Three-Year-Old Room (3 yrs - VPK age), Part Time$155
VPK full WRAP-AROUND CARE, 4 or 5 days per week - 6:30AM - 6:00PM$215
Registration Fee per child during summer time$125
Registration Fee per child (school year)$150
Summer Camp PART TIME$150 a week
Summer Camp FULL TIME, 5 days per week$190 a week
11 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Hillsborough County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$240
Home daycare$175

Toddler

Center$190
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$150

School age

Center$125
Home daycare$120

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Children's Ark Early Learning Center

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
150 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2016
License number
#C13HI0429
See the state's record

Inspections

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Children's Ark Early Learning Center

Is Children's Ark Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 17, 2016.

Does Children's Ark Early Learning Center have inspection violations?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Children's Ark Early Learning Center care for?

150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Children's Ark Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Children's Ark Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Children's Ark Early Learning Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $60 to $315, as it lists it.

What is Children's Ark Early Learning Center's phone number?

(813) 654-9500.

Where is Children's Ark Early Learning Center?

950 S Mulrennan Rd, Valrico, FL 33594. The nearest other daycare we list is Launchpad Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).