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Kids R Kids Southshore

13151 Kings Lake Dr, Gibsonton FL, 33534

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Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning EnvironmentAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity300 children

Overview

About Us

Kids R Kids Southshore is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 300 children in Gibsonton, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Hillsborough County for 7 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Kids R Kids Southshore.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C13HI0568

ExpiresJan 31, 2027

Inspection History

1 clean inspection · 3 with findings in the last 4

  1. CleanJan '24
  2. FindingSep '25

    Sep 29, 2025

    05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [some entries did not have the time on the vehicle, the time off the vehicle, the drivers signature or the secondary signature]. CCF Handbook, Section… | 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 Comments 17-1: During the inspection, Lice… | 17-07: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Comments 17-7: During the inspectio… | 23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, … | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that a

  3. FindingDec '25

    Dec 11, 2025

    05-05: Upon arrival at the destination, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, failed to mark each child off the log as children departed the vehicle. CCF Handboo…

  4. FindingJan '26

    Jan 22, 2026

    05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [2nd signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 Comments During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the transportation log was missing the… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in classroom 250 there was a green chair ri… | 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 Comments During the inspection, Licensing … | 17-07: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Comments During the inspection, Lic… | 18-06: The floor mats available for children in care wer

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

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.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. 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)

Points to verify

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