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LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 10 and 24. 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.
1502 N Parsons Ave, Brandon FL, 33510
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:30PM
- Licensed for
- 143 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 - Parsons 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
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C13HI0444
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 143 children
- Address
- 1502 N Parsons Ave, Brandon FL, 33510
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- +18136854499
- 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 · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingFeb '24
Feb 21, 2024
32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [toddler play equipment broken with peeling paint]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation…
FindingAug '24
Aug 19, 2024
39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments During the time of inspection, the Director … | 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 Enforcement [SR] Comments Durin…
FindingFeb '25
Feb 12, 2025
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 time of inspection,… | 13-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safet… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [play equipmant] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments…
FindingApr '25
Apr 3, 2025
04-01: Supervision of children in the [school age] group was inadequate in that [a child was left on vehicle.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments During the time of inspection, Lic… | 11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments During the time of inspection, Dire…
FindingApr '25
Apr 3, 2025
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed: The door… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings, climbing equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the time of inspecti…
FindingMay '25
May 7, 2025
32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the time of inspection, Licensing Specia…
FindingMay '25
May 27, 2025
32-01: Equipment available to children in the outdoor play area was not appropriate for the age and developmental level of the children in care in that [stationary five seater bicycle]. CCF Handbook, Section… | 32-06: A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [swing set]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the time of inspection, Licensing…
FindingJan '26
Jan 27, 2026
12-03: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During th… | 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… | 32-02: The frame of the [white step ladder] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [all play equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comm… | 40-17: Medication which had expired or is no longer bein
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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 4.1 average comes from 44 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star34
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star10
Questions parents ask about Brighter Days - Parsons
Is Brighter Days - Parsons a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Brighter Days - Parsons holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0444, 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 - Parsons offer free VPK?
- Yes. Brighter Days - Parsons 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 - Parsons a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Brighter Days - Parsons holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Brighter Days - Parsons accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Brighter Days - Parsons 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 - Parsons'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 - Parsons care for?
- Brighter Days - Parsons is licensed for up to 143 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Brighter Days - Parsons had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 14 inspections at Brighter Days - Parsons, 9 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.
