Strawberry Crest Early Childhood Development Center
PLANT CITY, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address3802 Gallagher Rd, Plant 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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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/2/2025
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- Medium-High0
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- Low0
2025
- 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 - 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.
(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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