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Bright Stars Academy, Inc.

1017 11th St SW, Live Oak FL, 32064

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning EnvironmentAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity225 children

Overview

About Us

Bright Stars Academy, Inc. is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 225 children in Live Oak, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Suwannee County for 6 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Bright Stars Academy, Inc..

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C03SU0026

ExpiresDec 10, 2026

Inspection History

4 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingAug '23

    Aug 2, 2023

    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 An Accident Report was completed during this… | 43-02: The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Record Keeping [SR] Comments The parent complete…

  2. FindingOct '23

    Oct 31, 2023

    13-01: A potentially harmful item, [bleach water solution and Windex], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR] Comments The (2 y/o) teacher … | 46-03: Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival

  3. FindingAug '24

    Aug 8, 2024

    46-03: Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Comments The three y/o classroom teacher …

  4. FindingNov '24

    Nov 19, 2024

    05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [date, time in & time out, and signatures for yesterday]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR…

  5. CleanMar '25
  6. CleanJul '25
  7. CleanNov '25
  8. CleanMar '26

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

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.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. 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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