Kids R Kids Southshore

Quick Facts

Capacity

300 children

Age range (listing information)

6 weeks - 12 Years

May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.

Type of Care

Full-Day Care, Half-Day / Part-Day Care, Before School, After School, Drop-in / Hourly

Transportation

Field Trips, To/From School

Subsidized Program

Participates

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Free and funded programs

Free VPK hours (Voluntary Prekindergarten)

Florida DCF / Division of Early Learning (CARES provider search), as of Sep 2026.

Taking part in a program does not mean a place is open. Call the provider to ask about current availability.

VPK: who qualifies and how to apply

Who qualifies: A child who resides in Florida and will have attained the age of 4 years on or before 1 September is eligible during that school year or the following one. The eligibility section sets no income requirement. Eligibility ends when the child is admitted to kindergarten, or on reaching age 6 by 1 February.

Cost: The state pays for the VPK programme itself; the family portal describes VPK as a free educational program for 4-year-olds. A school-year programme delivered by a private provider must comprise at least 540 instructional hours. The sources reviewed do not address what a provider may charge for care outside the VPK hours, so ask your provider about any wraparound care.

Places: Being eligible does not guarantee a place. Public schools must admit all eligible children who apply to a summer programme, but school districts may limit the number of students admitted to a school-year programme based on available space.

How to apply: Apply to your early learning coalition through the state's single point of entry, the Early Learning Family Portal. Applicants in Lake County are directed to a separate application system. Apply with Early learning coalitions, under rules set by the State Board of Education

From FreePreschool.us, checked against official sources Sep 2026.

About Florida's free preschool programs

Contact Information

📞 (813) 672-0400

13151 Kings Lake Dr

Gibsonton, FL 33534

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🌐 www.krksouthshore.com/

✓ Licensed Child Care Facility

Active License

License Number

C13HI0568

Licensed Since

2019

Active Through

Jan 31, 2027

Issued By

Florida Department of Children & Families

Accreditation

Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment

District Office

Judicial Circuit 13 <br/> 3152 Clay Mangum Lane <br/> Tampa, Florida 33618

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About the Provider

Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Southshore provides a secure, nurturing, and educational environment for children, a place for children to bloom into responsible, considerate and contributing members of society. Kids R Kids wants all children to have the opportunity to grow physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually by playing, exploring, and learning with others in a fun, safe, and healthy environment. As a family-owned and operated organization, Kids R Kids welcomes positive family involvement and encourages a parent-teacher approach where the needs of every child come first to obtain successful early childhood education and school-age care.

Hours of Operation

Monday6:00AM to 6:00PM
Tuesday6:00AM to 6:00PM
Wednesday6:00AM to 6:00PM
Thursday6:00AM to 6:00PM
Friday6:00AM to 6:00PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date	Has Violation

2026-03-03	No

2026-01-22	Yes

2025-12-11	Yes

2025-09-29	Yes

2025-01-08	No

2024-01-17	No

2022-06-09

2022-01-20

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