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LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 27 and 57. 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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- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
119 S Lakewood Dr, Brandon FL, 33511
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:30PM
- Licensed for
- 129 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- 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 Brighter Days - Lakewood 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
- Before School
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C13HI0445
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 129 children
- Address
- 119 S Lakewood Dr, Brandon FL, 33511
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- +18136844449
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- March 8, 2017
- License expires
- February 28, 2027
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.
0 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 3
FindingFeb '24
Feb 12, 2024
23-12: Child care personnel failed to possess a current attendance record and parent contact information during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. CCF Handbook Section 3.8.4, …
FindingFeb '25
Feb 4, 2025
12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the time of inspection, the L…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 3, 2026
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection Licensin… | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Ph…
Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.
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
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Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.7 average comes from 13 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star12
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
Questions parents ask about Brighter Days - Lakewood
Is Brighter Days - Lakewood a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Brighter Days - Lakewood holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0445, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on March 8, 2017. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Brighter Days - Lakewood offer free VPK?
- Yes. Brighter Days - Lakewood 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 Brighter Days - Lakewood a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Brighter Days - Lakewood holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Brighter Days - Lakewood accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Brighter Days - Lakewood 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 Brighter Days - Lakewood's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–6:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Brighter Days - Lakewood care for?
- Brighter Days - Lakewood is licensed for up to 129 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Brighter Days - Lakewood had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 4 inspections at Brighter Days - Lakewood, 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.
