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Bright Discoveries For Early Learning

Licensed
38Elevated Risk

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Verified evidence places this provider between 38 and 57. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.

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3.8(36)Yelp(0)Claimed on Google
VPKSchool Readiness
Center-based

On record in Florida.

438 62nd Ave N, St Petersburg FL, 33702

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7:00AM to 5:30PM
Licensed for
91 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

7:00AM to 5:30PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
7 AM–5:30 PM
Tue
7 AM–5:30 PM
Wed
7 AM–5:30 PM
Thu
7 AM–5:30 PM
Fri
7 AM–5:30 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Amenities and accessibility

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Onsite services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral restroom

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Appointment required

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • On-site parking

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

Ages and programs

Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Bright Discoveries For Early Learning and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Licensed to serve

  • 6 wks – 5 yrs

Programs on record

  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Infant Care

The public record

License number
C06PI0474
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
91 children
Address
438 62nd Ave N, St Petersburg FL, 33702
County
Pinellas County
Website
Not listed
License issued
May 27, 2022
License expires
March 21, 2027

This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.

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.

Inspection record

Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.

4 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 7

  1. CleanFeb '23
  2. CleanAug '23
  3. CleanJan '24
  4. CleanAug '24
  5. FindingDec '25

    Dec 22, 2025

    09-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the childrens center written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Comments Video was observed of a teacher shoving a child. Submit a detailed plan on how staff…

  6. FindingJan '26

    Jan 21, 2026

    16-08: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with expired Student Health Examination Forms. (Section 19.2, number 1) Comments 1 child had an expired physical form. Submit the updated form for the chi…

  7. FindingJun '26

    Jun 5, 2026

    17-01: Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [Licensing specialist observed 2 infants and 1 was marked in on the atten… | 53-04: The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health safety or well-being of a child in care. Comments Licensing specialist observed 2 children sleeping on the floor. Staff put both chi…

Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. 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

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

How the reviews split

The 3.8 average comes from 36 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star25
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star11

Questions parents ask about Bright Discoveries For Early Learning

Is Bright Discoveries For Early Learning a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Bright Discoveries For Early Learning holds Florida DCF licence C06PI0474, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on May 27, 2022. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Bright Discoveries For Early Learning offer free VPK?

Yes. Bright Discoveries For Early Learning is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.

Does Bright Discoveries For Early Learning accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Bright Discoveries For Early Learning participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.

What are Bright Discoveries For Early Learning's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–5:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Bright Discoveries For Early Learning care for?

Bright Discoveries For Early Learning is licensed for up to 91 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Bright Discoveries For Early Learning had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 12 inspections at Bright Discoveries For Early Learning, 3 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.