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A Brighter Day Academy

214 Emerson Dr NW, Palm Bay FL, 32907

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School ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity44 children

Overview

About Us

A Brighter Day Academy is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 44 children in Palm Bay, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Brevard County for 19 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting A Brighter Day Academy.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C18BR0209

ExpiresSep 6, 2026

Inspection History

4 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingSep '23

    Sep 18, 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 (Section 15.1, number 1) Health Requirements [SR] Comments The facility failed… | 47-01: Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Comments Child care personnel i…

  2. FindingDec '23

    Dec 13, 2023

    17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments The wood fencing around the p… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings . slides and in the fall zones ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments The mulch under…

  3. FindingJul '24

    Jul 23, 2024

    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 (S… | 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 mat on the cha… | 32-01: Equipment available to children in the outdoor play area was not appropriate for the age and developmental level of the children in care in that [there was no disginated area for the 1 year old to pla… | 40-09: The facility did not obtain written authorization prior to administering emergency non-prescription medication. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, D and K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requir…

  4. CleanJan '25
  5. CleanApr '25
  6. CleanJul '25
  7. CleanDec '25
  8. FindingMay '26

    May 6, 2026

    12-23: Facility uses a product or device that produces carbon monoxide indoors and the facility does not have a carbon monoxide detector installed as required by s.553.885(1), F.S., or local laws. CCF Handbo… | 17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR… | 17-07: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Pag… | 23-09: The facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety… | 24-21: Open packages of perishable or leftover foods wer

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

  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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