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Shining Stars Preschool Academy

603 E Morgan St, Brandon, FL 335104.7· 30 reviews
licensed capacity
76
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$240
year first licensed
1995

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About Shining Stars Preschool Academy

Shining Stars Preschool Academy is a licensed child care center in Brandon, Florida. The state has licensed it since August 16, 1995, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, pre-k and preschool.

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
76 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, pre-k and preschool
CurriculumFrog Street Curriculum
StaffBachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and over 35 years of experience in the field (Director)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (school pickup from Yates Elementary)
MoreFounded 1995
Licensed capacity76 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Shining Stars Preschool Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hillsborough County has a median price of $240 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Hillsborough County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$240
Home daycare$175

Toddler

Center$190
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$150

School age

Center$125
Home daycare$120

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Shining Stars Preschool Academy

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
76 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1995
License number
#C13HI0177
See the state's record

Inspections

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Shining Stars Preschool Academy

Is Shining Stars Preschool Academy licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 16, 1995.

Does Shining Stars Preschool Academy have inspection violations?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Shining Stars Preschool Academy care for?

76, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Shining Stars Preschool Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Shining Stars Preschool Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shining Stars Preschool Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (813) 661-6988 to ask.

What is Shining Stars Preschool Academy's phone number?

(813) 661-6988.

Where is Shining Stars Preschool Academy?

603 E Morgan St, Brandon, FL 33510. The nearest other daycare we list is All 4 Kids Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).