St. Petersburg Kids First Academy #143
3051 Cedar Ln, South Bay, FL 33493
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About St. Petersburg Kids First Academy #143
St. Petersburg Kids First Academy #143 is a licensed center located in South Bay, Florida (33493). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Florida Department of Children and Families — Child Care Licensing. Licensed capacity is 67 children.
Cost & subsidies in Florida
Statewide averages: $1,110/month infant, $790/month preschool. Most Florida families qualify for assistance through School Readiness Program (Early Learning Coalitions) (intake: (866) 357-3239).
Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.
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A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to St. Petersburg Kids First Academy #143 and any other licensed provider:
- Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
- Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
- Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
- Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
- Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
- Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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