Strawberry Crest Early Childhood Development Center

PLANT CITY, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity64
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Est. price$973/mo

Contact information

Address3802 Gallagher Rd, Plant City FL, 33565

CityPLANT CITY, FL 33565

CountyHILLSBOROUGH

Phone8139821330

Operating details

HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM

Capacity64

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/2/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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3802 Gallagher Rd, Plant City FL, 33565, PLANT CITY, FL 33565

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/2/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High riskStandard 339/2/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-10)

    The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the Driver did not complete the required transportation training. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.6 Transportation Training All child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through the Departments Transportation Safety course or the Early Learning Floridas Precautions in Transporting Children course. Child care personnel working at a facility currently providing transportation must complete training by April 1, 2020. Documentation of training must be maintained on the training transcript in the child care personnel file. Due: 10/2/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-02. View official inspection document (report 066e43a1-7eb8-4822-b345-a5f3b056dca3)

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 339/2/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-13)

    Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that (1) childcare personnel did not complete the required pre-service School Readiness training within 90 days of beginning employment. According with the School Readiness Handbook, Section 3.1 Preservice Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. Due: 10/2/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-02. View official inspection document (report 066e43a1-7eb8-4822-b345-a5f3b056dca3)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

7Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$973/month

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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Florida by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: PLANT CITY, HILLSBOROUGH County
  • Capacity: 64
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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