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Bright Starz Childcare Inc

34 8th St, Shalimar FL, 32579

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity79 children

Overview

About Us

Bright Starz Childcare Inc is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 79 children in Shalimar, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 4 years ago.

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 Starz Childcare Inc.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C01OK0151

ExpiresOct 19, 2026

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingJun '23

    Jun 6, 2023

    09-01: The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR] Comments 5 classrooms did not have current lesson plans posted in/at classroom. Dire… | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments One employe… | 44-01: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments One employe…

  2. FindingSep '23

    Sep 27, 2023

    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 Multiple cups in … | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments One employe… | 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 Two…

  3. FindingJan '24

    Jan 24, 2024

    33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments One employe…

  4. FindingJun '24

    Jun 13, 2024

    12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments The exhaust fans in the 3-5- and 1-year old restrooms had excessive dust bui… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Ceiling tile in infant room has extensive water stains and is bulging.… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [large playground structure and the two metal cars in the preschool playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and … | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments The employe… | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show c

  5. FindingAug '24

    Aug 8, 2024

    32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [metal cars ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments The resilient surface under the large play…

  6. FindingMay '25

    May 15, 2025

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments The facility was observed with wet and broken ceiling tile in the infa…

  7. FindingAug '25

    Aug 14, 2025

    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 Enforcement [SR] Comments The f…

  8. FindingJan '26

    Jan 6, 2026

    23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, … | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Five students have outdated immunizati…

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

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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