1 / 4Bright Futures Childrens Center Inc
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 15 and 33. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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On record in Florida.
2465 Katherine St, Fort Myers FL, 33901
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 58 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6 AM–9 PM
- Tue
- 6 AM–9 PM
- Wed
- 6 AM–9 PM
- Thu
- 6 AM–9 PM
- Fri
- 6 AM–9 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
From the business
- Identifies as Black-owned
- Identifies as veteran-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly
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 Bright Futures Childrens Center Inc 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
- Before School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C20LE0141
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 58 children
- Address
- 2465 Katherine St, Fort Myers FL, 33901
- County
- Lee County
- Phone
- +12392087886
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- March 24, 2015
- License expires
- March 23, 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.
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingJun '23
Jun 14, 2023
24-13: Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Child care personnel, while working in the …
FindingOct '23
Oct 12, 2023
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 Ph…
FindingJun '24
Jun 18, 2024
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments In the Classroom adjacent to the kitchen the door to the outside has a…
FindingFeb '25
Feb 6, 2025
41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comment…
FindingJun '25
Jun 11, 2025
12-12: A fire hazard, [air conditioning vents had lint/dust build up], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist (LS) observed several… | 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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, the…
FindingOct '25
Oct 10, 2025
33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments The…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 9, 2026
30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments The diaper changing table… | 33-13: Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with …
FindingJun '26
Jun 10, 2026
24-18: Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments During the time of inspection the… | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments LS observed…
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
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.1 average comes from 7 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star5
- 4 star0
- 3 star1
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
Questions parents ask about Bright Futures Childrens Center Inc
Is Bright Futures Childrens Center Inc a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Bright Futures Childrens Center Inc holds Florida DCF licence C20LE0141, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on March 24, 2015. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Bright Futures Childrens Center Inc accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Bright Futures Childrens Center Inc 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 Bright Futures Childrens Center Inc's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6 AM–9 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Bright Futures Childrens Center Inc care for?
- Bright Futures Childrens Center Inc is licensed for up to 58 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Bright Futures Childrens Center Inc had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 17 inspections at Bright Futures Childrens Center Inc, 8 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.
