Brighter Beginnings Preschool
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 47 and 71. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
- No state enforcement-action feed is available yet, so this score cannot confirm or rule out enforcement history.
1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
2742 Pine Tree Ln, Clearwater FL, 33761
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 8:00AM to 5:00PM
- Licensed for
- 30 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–5:30 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
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 Brighter Beginnings Preschool 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
- Half Day
The public record
- License number
- C06PI0039
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
- Address
- 2742 Pine Tree Ln, Clearwater FL, 33761
- County
- Pinellas County
- Phone
- +17277998797
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 28, 1998
- License expires
- May 3, 2027
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.
4 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 7
FindingApr '23
Apr 11, 2023
11-06: See the Personnel Records Summary [3] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3) Comments All staff signed current Acknowledgement forms during the visit. Comp… | 27-01: The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Comments Please submit a current Fire inspection when received. 28… | 55-07: The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan. Comments Staff reviewed and signed the Safety…
FindingOct '23
Oct 11, 2023
16-05: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. Comments Please submit a completed Emergency Medical Release for the child whose form was not notarized. …
FindingNov '24
Nov 19, 2024
40-04: The outdoor play area was not adequately fenced in that it had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area as evidenced by [a portion of the fence was damaged from the hurricane and c…
- CleanMar '25
- CleanJul '25
- CleanNov '25
- CleanMar '26
Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.
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
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.6 average comes from 9 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star8
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
Questions parents ask about Brighter Beginnings Preschool
Is Brighter Beginnings Preschool a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Brighter Beginnings Preschool holds Florida DCF licence C06PI0039, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 28, 1998. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Is Brighter Beginnings Preschool a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Brighter Beginnings Preschool holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Brighter Beginnings Preschool accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Brighter Beginnings Preschool 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 Brighter Beginnings Preschool's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 8 AM–5:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Brighter Beginnings Preschool care for?
- Brighter Beginnings Preschool is licensed for up to 30 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Brighter Beginnings Preschool had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Brighter Beginnings Preschool, 3 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.
