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Castles Of Imagination

Licensed
55Elevated Risk

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Verified evidence places this provider between 55 and 75. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

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4.5(48)Yelp(0)Claimed on Google
Gold SealSchool Readiness
Center-basedAccredited · National Accreditation Commission

On record in Florida.

820 Bryan Rd, Brandon FL, 33511

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7:00AM to 5:30PM
Licensed for
92 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

7:00AM to 5:30PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
7 AM–5:30 PM
Tue
7 AM–5:30 PM
Wed
7 AM–5:30 PM
Thu
7 AM–5:30 PM
Fri
7 AM–5:30 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

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

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 Castles Of Imagination 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
  • Infant Care

The public record

License number
C13HI0249
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
92 children
Address
820 Bryan Rd, Brandon FL, 33511
County
Hillsborough County
Website
Not listed
License issued
December 10, 2001
License expires
November 30, 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.

3 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 5

  1. FindingNov '23

    Nov 8, 2023

    41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR] Comments During the in…

  2. FindingNov '24

    Nov 19, 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…

  3. CleanMar '25
  4. CleanJul '25
  5. CleanNov '25

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
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

How the reviews split

The 4.5 average comes from 48 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star42
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star6

Questions parents ask about Castles Of Imagination

Is Castles Of Imagination a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Castles Of Imagination holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0249, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on December 10, 2001. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Is Castles Of Imagination a Gold Seal provider?

Yes. Castles Of Imagination holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.

Does Castles Of Imagination accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Castles Of Imagination 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 Castles Of Imagination's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–5:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Castles Of Imagination care for?

Castles Of Imagination is licensed for up to 92 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Castles Of Imagination had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 7 inspections at Castles Of Imagination, 2 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.