Child Development Center

As a teaching lab school, children benefit from the school readiness program prepared and implemented by our highly trained early childhood staff. Students also benefit from HC students enrolled in the Early Childhood classes. We provide a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children.

Our mission is to provide students, staff and faculty with campus-based, affordable and accessible quality childcare for children ages two to five years old. The center’s philosophy is based on a developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) model. The Child Development Center is accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). It is also a Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)-approved center and partners with:

• Early Literacy Matters (ELM)
• Hillsborough County School Readiness programs
• University of South Florida Positive Social Skills Teaching project
• Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County Quality Counts for Kids project

The Child Development Center has earned the Department of Children and Families Gold Seal award as well as a five-star designation.

Who can use our services?
We provide childcare to students, staff and faculty members from all campuses. We offer a reduced tuition rate for students who are Pell Grant eligible.

Child Development Center Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Childcare Tuition/Fees and Payment Information

Registration Fee (per family each academic year): $100.00

Monthly Payments:

• Payments are due by the 5th of each month
• Payments are made online (see the link below)
• Late Payment Fee (after the 5th of the month): $25.00

Link to HC Childcare Tuition Payment

Ybor City Campus Child Development Center
1505 E. Palm Ave. Tampa 33605
(Please Note: Entrance is located on 15th St.)

Hillsborough County Child Care Licensing Program #CTA431168

Contact Information: For more information, please contact us by email at ycdc@hccfl.edu or phone at 813.259.6400 

Child Development Center Waitlist:
Families are placed on the waitlist in order of applications received. However, HC CDC gives priority enrollment to HC students, faculty, and staff.

Waitlist Information & Application 

2025-2026 School Year Calendar