1 / 4A Bright Beginning Child Care, Inc
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 14 and 28. 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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- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
9762 Deer Lake Ct, Jacksonville FL, 32246
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 172 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6 AM–6 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 A Bright Beginning Child Care, 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C04DU1115
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 172 children
- Address
- 9762 Deer Lake Ct, Jacksonville FL, 32246
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19046418080
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 23, 2014
- License expires
- September 22, 2026
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
FindingJan '23
Jan 17, 2023
12-03: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Counselor observed in … | 12-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Counselor observed one… | 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 (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Counselor observe… | 33-13: Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (…
FindingMay '23
May 15, 2023
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [16] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments Counselor 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 Counselor observed one child with 3 breast… | 29-02: Child care personnel did not wash their hands [after each diaper change, prior to eating, and using hand santizier and not washing hands]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Co… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook…
FindingSep '23
Sep 8, 2023
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 Cou… | 33-13: Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (… | 40-06: Written directions on the prescript
FindingJan '24
Jan 5, 2024
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 Cou…
FindingMay '24
May 17, 2024
45-07: Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Counselor observed one staff member with employment date at the facil…
FindingSep '24
Sep 9, 2024
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 (Section 2.1…
FindingMay '25
May 8, 2025
17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensi… | 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 a total of 7…
FindingMay '26
May 27, 2026
Facility areas were dirty, with rodent fecal droppings present.
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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
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.8 average comes from 47 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star43
- 4 star2
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star2
Questions parents ask about A Bright Beginning Child Care, Inc
Is A Bright Beginning Child Care, Inc a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. A Bright Beginning Child Care, Inc holds Florida DCF licence C04DU1115, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 23, 2014. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does A Bright Beginning Child Care, Inc offer free VPK?
- Yes. A Bright Beginning Child Care, Inc 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 A Bright Beginning Child Care, Inc a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. A Bright Beginning Child Care, Inc holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does A Bright Beginning Child Care, Inc accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows A Bright Beginning Child Care, 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 A Bright Beginning Child Care, Inc's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can A Bright Beginning Child Care, Inc care for?
- A Bright Beginning Child Care, Inc is licensed for up to 172 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has A Bright Beginning Child Care, Inc had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 18 inspections at A Bright Beginning Child Care, 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.
