Deborah Kawa
Oldsmar, FL 34677 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Smart Start Pre-Prep
- licensed capacity
- 240
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $240
- year first licensed
- 2008
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About
About Smart Start Pre-Prep
Smart Start Pre-Prep is a licensed child care center in Tampa, Florida. The state has licensed it since April 18, 2008, for up to 240 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.
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-KSchool-ageSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 240 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Frog Street |
| Enrichment | Soccer, dance, piano, Bilingual "Kidz" Club |
| Class size | Infant classrooms of eight children |
| Daily life | Potty training: Works with families on potty training using a plan and schedule |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare, Procare Connect) |
| Licensed capacity | 240 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smart Start Pre-Prep has not listed its tuition. 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Smart Start Pre-Prep
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
- 240 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2008
- License number
- #C13HI0069
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.
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FAQ
Questions about Smart Start Pre-Prep
Is Smart Start Pre-Prep licensed?
Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 18, 2008.
Does Smart Start Pre-Prep 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 Smart Start Pre-Prep care for?
240, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Smart Start Pre-Prep accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Smart Start Pre-Prep's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smart Start Pre-Prep cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (813) 855-7333 to ask.
What is Smart Start Pre-Prep's phone number?
(813) 855-7333.
Where is Smart Start Pre-Prep?
13801 Mccormick Dr, Tampa, FL 33626. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of Westchase, 1.4 miles away.