Brighton Academy I
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Verified evidence places this provider between 3 and 15. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
3300 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral FL, 33914
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 165 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Brighton Academy I 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
- After School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C20LE6754
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 165 children
- Address
- 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral FL, 33914
- County
- Lee County
- Phone
- +12395426444
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- April 21, 2006
- License expires
- March 31, 2027
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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 · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingAug '23
Aug 7, 2023
39-01: Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their chi… | 39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments All accidents and incidents or unusual occur… | 39-07: The facility failed to report a serious injury or death to the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, E Comments In the event of serious injury or death, the incident must immediately be repo… | 40-09: The facility did not obtain written authorization prior to administering emergency non-prescription medication. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, D and K Health Requirements [SR] Comments In the event of an … | 40-18: Child care personnel administering medication did
FindingOct '23
Oct 23, 2023
28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Bottles and sippy cups brought from home s…
FindingJun '24
Jun 25, 2024
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 Record Kee… | 45-06: The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Comments Child Care Attestation of Goo… | 45-07: Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employm…
FindingFeb '25
Feb 19, 2025
06-02: The drivers personnel record did not include [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4… | 25-07: A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safe… | 28-14: Breastmilk and/or infant formula was not discarded within one hour after serving. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.7, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Licensing Spec… | 28-16: Baby food was fed directly from the jar for more than one feeding. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist (LS) obs…
FindingJun '25
Jun 17, 2025
05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [A Drivers signature at time off at the movie theater and at time on from the movie theater and upon returning to center. The second signature was mis…
FindingOct '25
Oct 17, 2025
18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensing specialist observed in the VPK room, that linens were left o… | 28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Licensing specialist observed in the VPK c…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 19, 2026
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… | 18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Du… | 23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environmen…
FindingJun '26
Jun 22, 2026
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments During the i… | 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… | 33-10: The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportat…
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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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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Questions parents ask about Brighton Academy I
Is Brighton Academy I a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Brighton Academy I holds Florida DCF licence C20LE6754, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on April 21, 2006. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Brighton Academy I offer free VPK?
- Yes. Brighton Academy I 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.
Is Brighton Academy I a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Brighton Academy I holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Brighton Academy I accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Brighton Academy I 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.
How many children can Brighton Academy I care for?
- Brighton Academy I is licensed for up to 165 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Brighton Academy I had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 17 inspections at Brighton Academy I, 9 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.
