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First Discoveries Academy

Brandon, FL · Hillsborough County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
1311 Brooker Rd, Brandon, FL 33511
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Quick Facts

Capacity
115 children
Age Range
2 to 12 years old
Rate Range
Based on age & schedule
Type of Care
VPK Provider; After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Languages
English, English & Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates

Contact Information

📞 (813) 662-9290
1311 Brooker Rd
Brandon, FL 33511
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✓ Licensed Child Care Facility
Active License
License Number
C13HI0344
Licensed Since
2014
Active Through
Nov 30, 2026
Issued By
Florida Department of Children & Families
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children
District Office
Judicial Circuit 13 <br/> 3152 Clay Mangum Lane <br/> Tampa, Florida 33618

Reviews

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Jason
2015-04-26 11:43:21
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clean, organized, and inviting. This program really focuses on children and families! Definitely recommend!

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About the Provider

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First Discoveries Academy is Brandon's only Eco-Healthy, Nature-Inspired early childhood program.  We have been endorsed by the Children's Environmental Health Network for our committment to creating the healthiest possible learning environment for young children, including organic meals as well as a green cleaning and sanitizing program.

We believe that children deserve to work and play in healthy, engaging clasrooms and playgrounds.  Our large classrooms are filled with sunshine and open space for children to explore.  Our outdoor classroom is so much more than a typical playground, with open space to run and opportunities for children to engage in many interesting experiences, including planting and harvesting in our organic gardens and caring for our goats and other animals.

Additional Information:

At First Discoveries, we know that children learn best in an interesting, engaging environment in which they are challenged and supported each day.  We use music, art and play-based activities enhance children's learning and development.

Our program is Christian based, and we use music, art and stories to teach children about God's love for each one of us.  God has created an amazing world, and our goal is to help children learn to appreciate it every day!

We are an inclusive program, serving all God's children.  Our teachers have early childhood degrees and specialized training so that we can create positive learning experiences for all children.  We have experience working with children with developmental delays, speech/language concerns, autism, sensory processing disorder, and ADD/ADHD.

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30AM to 3:45PM
  • Tuesday7:30AM to 5:00PM
  • Wednesday7:30AM to 5:00PM
  • Thursday7:30AM to 5:00PM
  • Friday7:30AM to 5:00PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Has Violation
2025-11-10 No
2025-08-15 No
2025-07-16 Yes
2024-11-18 No
2023-10-31 No
2022-04-11
2022-03-28
2022-01-21

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