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DOTS Academy Childcare Center

4840 Tower Rd, Tallahassee, FL 323035.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
35
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$180
year first licensed
2016
Call (850) 536-1901Directions

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About

About DOTS Academy Childcare Center

DOTS Academy Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Tallahassee, Florida. The state has licensed it since September 8, 2016, for up to 35 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

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.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, 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 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
35 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

DOTS Academy Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Leon County has a median price of $180 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Leon County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$180
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$158
Home daycare$138

Preschool

Center$150
Home daycare$135

School age

Center$125
Home daycare$100

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 DOTS Academy Childcare 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
35 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2016
License number
#C02LE0020
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 DOTS Academy Childcare Center

Is DOTS Academy Childcare Center licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 8, 2016.

Does DOTS Academy Childcare 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 DOTS Academy Childcare Center care for?

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

Does DOTS Academy Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are DOTS Academy Childcare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does DOTS Academy Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (850) 536-1901 to ask.

What is DOTS Academy Childcare Center's phone number?

(850) 536-1901.

Where is DOTS Academy Childcare Center?

4840 Tower Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303. The nearest other daycare we list is Sawh Family Day Care Home, 1.5 miles away.

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