Bright Start Early Learning Center LLC
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 4 and 17. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
216 Avenue P NE, Winter Haven FL, 33881
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 22 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 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
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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 Start Early Learning Center LLC 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
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0899
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 22 children
- Address
- 216 Avenue P NE, Winter Haven FL, 33881
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18632688264
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 29, 2015
- License expires
- September 28, 2026
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.
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingSep '24
Sep 6, 2024
13-01: A potentially harmful item, [soap and water/bleach and water], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At t… | 23-01: The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] …
FindingJan '25
Jan 16, 2025
23-15: Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the facility failed to conduct… | 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 Health Requirements [SR] Comments A…
FindingApr '25
Apr 16, 2025
17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the … | 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 Health Requirements [SR] Comments A… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Kee…
FindingAug '25
Aug 15, 2025
24-09: The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [hand washing station inside the food preparation area]. CCF Handbook, Section… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [stationary equipment (swing set, merry-go-round, blue climbing ladder, and yellow beam)] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Sect…
FindingSep '25
Sep 22, 2025
24-09: The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [handwashing station inside the food preparation area]. CCF Handbook, Section …
FindingOct '25
Oct 24, 2025
24-09: The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [hand washing station inside the food preparation area]. CCF Handbook, Section…
FindingDec '25
Dec 15, 2025
12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several vents throu… | 13-01: A potentially harmful item, [cleaning supplies], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed s… | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the … | 23-15: Emergency preparedness drills were not conducted when children were in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist determine…
FindingMay '26
May 26, 2026
17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Ph… | 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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At… | 26-01: The facility's menu was not [ was not posted at the beginning of each week in an easily seen place]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comm… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [blue metal climbing equipment, the yellow swinging metal bar, the swing set, and all of the black tires ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Sect… | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who wor
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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
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Questions parents ask about Bright Start Early Learning Center LLC
Is Bright Start Early Learning Center LLC a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Bright Start Early Learning Center LLC holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0899, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 29, 2015. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Bright Start Early Learning Center LLC offer free VPK?
- Yes. Bright Start Early Learning Center LLC 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 Start Early Learning Center LLC accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Bright Start Early Learning Center LLC 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 Start Early Learning Center LLC's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Bright Start Early Learning Center LLC care for?
- Bright Start Early Learning Center LLC is licensed for up to 22 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Bright Start Early Learning Center LLC had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 21 inspections at Bright Start Early Learning Center LLC, 12 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.
