Bright Ideas Educational Center Inc
331 E Main St, Pahokee FL, 33476
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity47 children
Overview
About Us
Bright Ideas Educational Center Inc is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 47 children in Pahokee, Florida. The program has served Pahokee families for over 28 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C15PB0198
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingSep '24
Sep 5, 2024
70-02: The person responsible for the daily operation of the child care facility had no documentation of a Director Credential. Comments Director Mary Johnson Director's Credentials expired on 6/11/2024 CHIL…
FindingMar '25
Mar 21, 2025
11-05: Items, namely, [containers of formula and bottles], which were not required for diaper changing were observed on the diaper changing table. (Section 12.3, number 6) Comments There was formula and wash… | 23-05: Toilets were not installed at a height for convenient use by children and no platform was available. (Section 10.6, number 1) (Section 10.6, number 1) Comments Hte toilet in the infant room is adult s… | 25-02: The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [less than six inches of mulch in fall areas] which is hazardous. (Section 10.7, number 1) Comments The mulch throughout the play area was not six… | 29-02: The fire extinguisher did not have a tag or label to show it had been serviced annually. (Section 14.2, number 3) Comments Fire extinguishers last serviced in 11/23, now outdated by four months. 30. E… | 46-12: Menus /Food Temperature logs were not kept for a
FindingJul '25
Jul 23, 2025
08-04: The programs written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. (Section 7, number 1) Comments Children were unable to spend time outside on the playground so not following daily schedule TA: All … | 68-01: The personnel record for staff did not include a statement that they read or had read to them and understood the contents of the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals…
FindingNov '25
Nov 3, 2025
15-02: The wall in the [Infant/Toddler , 2yrold and restroom] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint]. (Section 10, number 1) Comments Observed peeling paint on the lime green wall of the… | 15-04: The following exterior areas of the facility were observed to not be in good repair: [peeling paint]. (Section 10, number 1) Comments Observed peeling paint on the red walk path located on the play ar… | 16-04: Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [clothing/ toys.]. Comments Observed the infant/ toddler restroom there were items unrelated item stored on shelve. The… | 28-01: The facility did not conduct a fire drill for the month(s) of [October]. (Section 14.3, number 1) Comments The fire drill was not conducted for the month of October. Compliance Comments Fire Extinguis… | 31-02: A sharp or jagged edge was exposed on the [Tricyc
FindingFeb '26
Feb 5, 2026
36-07: Staff purses or other personal items were observed accessible to children in the [purse (infant/ toddler) room.]. Comments During the time of inspection, in the infant/ toddler room a black purse was … | 45-01: Bottles of formula/beverage were not labeled with the individual childs name. (Section 17.6, number 5) (Section 17.4, number 2) Comments The bottle was not labeled, located inside of the crib during t… | 45-02: Bottles of formula/beverage were not capped. Comments Observed in the baby crip a bottle that was not capped. 46. Food Handling (Articles XI; XV.E and Chapter 64E-11 FAC) [SR] Compliance 47. Cooking a…
FindingMar '26
Mar 20, 2026
39-01: An exit that did not open onto a safe, protected area lacked an operable, audible alert mechanism that sounded when the door was opened. Comments Observed all exits the alert mechanism does not produc… | 46-02: Food served was not clean, free from spoilage and safe for eating as evidenced by [Tartar Sauce]. Comments Observed a bottle of tartar sauce which has expiration date of 3/5/2026. The cook removed the…
FindingApr '26
Apr 16, 2026
06-02: Staff was unaware that a child/children had been left unattended indoors/outdoors as evidenced by [Left unattended on the playground]. Comments The Department Counselor arrived at the facility at 2: 5… | 33-01: The facility failed to complete a written record of an unusual incident on the day of the occurrence. Comments The facility failed to provide the parent documentation of the incident that occurred on … | 33-02: The facility failed to notify a parent when their child was involved in an unusual incident/accident. Comments During phone conversation with the facility Director on 4/17/2026, Staff failed to inform…
FindingMay '26
May 4, 2026
62-02: Facility staff person or employee requiring screening did not have current Level 2 clearance to work with children and was working/assisting at the facility while children were present. (Section 19.5,… | 63-02: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the program and available for review by the inspection authority. (Section 19.4) Comments The new hire (CC) staff records were not a…
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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.
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