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LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 28 and 55. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
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On record in Florida.
18002 Hunters Oak Ct, Tampa FL, 33647
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 178 children
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7AM-6PM
- Tue
- 7AM-6PM
- Wed
- 7AM-6PM
- Thu
- 7AM-6PM
- Fri
- 7AM-6PM
- 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
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Planning
- Appointment required
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 Bright Horizons Children's Center 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
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C13HI0165
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 178 children
- Address
- 18002 Hunters Oak Ct, Tampa FL, 33647
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- +18139910030
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 24, 1993
- License expires
- August 31, 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.
0 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 3
FindingAug '23
Aug 17, 2023
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments Counselor observed at one of the VPK rooms a moldy ceiling tile. Photos were taken at the time o…
FindingAug '24
Aug 20, 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…
FindingAug '25
Aug 21, 2025
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 time of the inspection… | 30-05: The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Comments During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed di… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Comments D…
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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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
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Not enough signal recorded yet.
From Yelp
Recent parent reviews
- Yelp
Wonderful childcare center with great management and excellent teachers. This is a childcare center that loves and cares for your children just like their...
Kiva W.Feb 28, 2019 - Yelp
My kids (9 and 10 years old) have been going there for 4 months now and it is a a good aftercare place. The place is very clean and they have a good...
Alex S.Nov 18, 2015 - Yelp
I took my daughter to the infant room for two days just a couple hours each day to get her ready for the following week when I would start work. My...
Sarah G.Mar 14, 2015
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How the reviews split
The 4.9 average comes from 18 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star17
- 4 star1
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star0
Questions parents ask about Bright Horizons Children's Center
Is Bright Horizons Children's Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Bright Horizons Children's Center holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0165, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 24, 1993. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Bright Horizons Children's Center offer free VPK?
- Yes. Bright Horizons Children's Center 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.
What are Bright Horizons Children's Center's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7AM-6PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Bright Horizons Children's Center care for?
- Bright Horizons Children's Center is licensed for up to 178 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Bright Horizons Children's Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 5 inspections at Bright Horizons Children's Center, 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.