Best Friends for Kidz Learning Laboratory
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 40 and 64. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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On record in Florida.
408 E Lumsden Rd, Brandon FL, 33511
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 130 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30AM-6PM
- Tue
- 6:30AM-6PM
- Wed
- 6:30AM-6PM
- Thu
- 6:30AM-6PM
- Fri
- 6:30AM-6PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Best Friends for Kidz Learning Laboratory and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- After School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C13HI0440
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
- Address
- 408 E Lumsden Rd, Brandon FL, 33511
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- +18136842636
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 31, 2017
- License expires
- December 31, 2026
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
1 clean inspection · 3 with findings in the last 4
FindingJun '23
Jun 14, 2023
12-03: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments CCRC observed 3 molded sand bags sitting on the w… | 18-02: The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments CCRC observed multiple mats… | 47-01: Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Comments CCRC observed a teache…
FindingDec '24
Dec 4, 2024
33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ…
FindingDec '25
Dec 4, 2025
07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments During the inspection Licensing special…
- CleanApr '26
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What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.7 average comes from 31 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star29
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star2
Questions parents ask about Best Friends for Kidz Learning Laboratory
Is Best Friends for Kidz Learning Laboratory a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Best Friends for Kidz Learning Laboratory holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0440, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 31, 2017. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Best Friends for Kidz Learning Laboratory offer free VPK?
- Yes. Best Friends for Kidz Learning Laboratory is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
Is Best Friends for Kidz Learning Laboratory a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Best Friends for Kidz Learning Laboratory holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Best Friends for Kidz Learning Laboratory accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Best Friends for Kidz Learning Laboratory participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
What are Best Friends for Kidz Learning Laboratory's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30AM-6PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Best Friends for Kidz Learning Laboratory care for?
- Best Friends for Kidz Learning Laboratory is licensed for up to 130 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Best Friends for Kidz Learning Laboratory had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 7 inspections at Best Friends for Kidz Learning Laboratory, 3 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
