Brandon Head Start
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 28 and 59. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
9547 E Columbus Dr, Tampa FL, 33619
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 60 children
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
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 Brandon Head Start 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C13HI0097
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
- Address
- 9547 E Columbus Dr, Tampa FL, 33619
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- +18137445321
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- June 3, 2009
- License expires
- May 31, 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.
1 clean inspection · 2 with findings in the last 3
- CleanMay '24
FindingApr '25
Apr 17, 2025
33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments During the … | 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…
FindingApr '26
Apr 29, 2026
06-01: The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 Comments During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist ob… | 23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Comments During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist …
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)
- Programs: Head Start participant
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 2 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star2
- 4 star0
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- 2 star0
- 1 star0
Questions parents ask about Brandon Head Start
Is Brandon Head Start a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Brandon Head Start holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0097, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on June 3, 2009. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Brandon Head Start offer free VPK?
- Yes. Brandon Head Start 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 Brandon Head Start a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Brandon Head Start holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
How many children can Brandon Head Start care for?
- Brandon Head Start is licensed for up to 60 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Brandon Head Start had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 5 inspections at Brandon Head Start, 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.