Bright Beginnings Academy
614 10th St W, Palmetto FL, 34221
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity89 children
Overview
About Us
Bright Beginnings Academy is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 89 children in Palmetto, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Manatee County for 14 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Bright Beginnings Academy.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C12MA0252
Inspection History
3 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 7
FindingFeb '23
Feb 9, 2023
21-10: The bath facility was not cleaned and/or sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, G Comments During the inspection, CCRC observed restroom in the VPK/Preschool area was not … | 25-07: A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. Comments During the inspecti…
FindingMar '23
Mar 15, 2023
21-10: The bath facility was not cleaned and/or sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, G Comments During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed restroom in the VPK/Pr…
FindingOct '23
Oct 2, 2023
12-09: There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments 12-9: During the inspection, Chi… | 18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 12.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments 18-6: During the … | 20-06: Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Comments 20-6: … | 35-12: The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Comments 35-12: During the inspecti…
- CleanFeb '24
- CleanMay '24
- CleanOct '24
FindingDec '25
Dec 8, 2025
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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments During the i…
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
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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