1 / 3Bright Stars Learning Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 11 and 28. 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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On record in Florida.
7815 Tidewater Trl, Tampa FL, 33619
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 56 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–6 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 Bright Stars Learning Academy 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
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C13HI0608
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 56 children
- Address
- 7815 Tidewater Trl, Tampa FL, 33619
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- +18134431081
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- November 8, 2019
- License expires
- October 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 · 5 with findings in the last 5
FindingOct '23
Oct 11, 2023
41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,…
FindingOct '24
Oct 21, 2024
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,… | 13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (S… | 18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the time of inspection,… | 24-09: The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [sink clogged and does not drain]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. (Section … | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who wor
FindingJan '25
Jan 22, 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 that the … | 20-06: Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Enviro… | 24-09: The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [clogged and inoperable]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food and Nutrition… | 30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During… | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who wor
FindingMar '25
Mar 11, 2025
24-09: The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [inoperable]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. Food and Nutrition [SR] Commen… | 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 …
FindingOct '25
Oct 7, 2025
18-04: The bedding available was not sanitary and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environme… | 33-07: Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF …
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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
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.8 average comes from 93 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star89
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star4
Questions parents ask about Bright Stars Learning Academy
Is Bright Stars Learning Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Bright Stars Learning Academy holds Florida DCF licence C13HI0608, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on November 8, 2019. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Bright Stars Learning Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Bright Stars Learning Academy 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 Bright Stars Learning Academy's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Bright Stars Learning Academy care for?
- Bright Stars Learning Academy is licensed for up to 56 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Bright Stars Learning Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 8 inspections at Bright Stars Learning Academy, 5 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.