Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.23
Bright Starz Childcare Inc
34 8th St, Shalimar, FL 32579
- License:
- C01OK0151
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:15PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 79
- License expiration:
- October 19, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,170 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,170/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $54.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Okaloosa County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for Bright Starz Childcare Inc from January 23, 2023 through May 8, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 6, 2026 and involved emergency preparedness, with a due date of February 6, 2026.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from January 12, 2026 through May 8, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 20
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 4
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 9 local median in Okaloosa County
Compared to 95 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.52
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 27, 2023January 24, 2024June 13, 2024Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 13, 2024August 8, 2024Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 27, 2023January 6, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 13, 2024May 15, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- 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, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 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. Please reach out to B and C Fire to obtain new tags for the fire extinguishers. Once you have completed this task, kindly send photographs to the licensing office via email by February 6, 2026. DCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Five students have outdated immunization forms. Please obtain updated immunization forms from their parents. Once these forms are completed, kindly email copies to the licensing office by February 6, 2026. DCF Handbook, Section 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- The facility received a complaint about a child being handled inappropriately with marks and bruises on the child's arm indicating possible abuse. DCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Childcare personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature The director informed the parents on the day of the incident through a phone call, app communication and also supplied them with an incident/accident report. The parents signed the report when they came to pick up their child. The teacher received further training on basic guidance and discipline, challenging behaviors awareness and prevention, developmentally appropr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility was observed with wet and broken ceiling tile in the infant room. All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. Please replace ceiling tile. Once completed send a picture via email to the licensing office by June 15, 2025
- Correction status
- Due by June 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [metal cars ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The resilient surface under the large playground structure and the two metal cars in the preschool playground was insufficient. Provider will add additional sand to achieve a minimum depth of 6 inches under the equipment in question. Provider will send pictures to the licensing office via email on or before 9/7/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The exhaust fans in the 3-5- and 1-year old restrooms had excessive dust build up. The provider will clean exhaust fans and send pictures to the licensing office via email on or before 7/15/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ceiling tile in infant room has extensive water stains and is bulging. Provider will replace ceiling tile and send the Licensing Office pictures via email by 7/15/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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 Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The resilient surface under the large playground structure and the two metal cars in the preschool playground was insufficient. Provider will add additional sand to achieve a minimum depth of 6 inches under the equipment in question and send pictures to the licensing office via email by 7/15/24. DCF Handboock 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area. 13.12 Outdoor Equipment D. [...]All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Correction / follow-up note
- The employee listed on the supplemental form did not complete the required DCF training before returning to the child care industry. The employee will complete the training on or before 7/15/24 and submit training transcript to the licensing office by email.
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- Employees on the supplemental form did not complete Early Literacy Training during their first year of employment in the childcare industry. Employees will take the Early Literacy Training and the provider will send transcript via email to the licensing office on or before 7/15/2024.
- Correction status
- Due by July 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- One employee with an industry start date of 5/6/22 has not completed the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. This employee should complete and pass part 2 test and director should email transcript to counselor no later than 2/16/24. Training was monitored for 1 new employee.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- Multiple cups in multiple classrooms were not labeled with children's first and last names. Teachers labeled cups while counselor was on- site.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- One employee with an industry start date of 5/9/22 has not completed DCF 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training and is working in a classroom. This employee should complete all course and pass all exams and director should email counselor updated transcript no later than 10/20/23. Training for 2 new employees was monitored. In-service for 5 employees was monitored.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- Two employees who have been employed for longer than 90 days have not begun DCF 40 hour training. Both employees are now listed as subs and not currently working. Director states that both employees will begin Part 1 DCF training prior to returning to work.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- 4 employees did not have employment history checks complete. Director should complete employment history checks for these 4 employees and email to counselor no later than 10/20/23. Background screening was verified for all current personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by October 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 5 classrooms did not have current lesson plans posted in/at classroom. Director should email counselor copy of June lesson plan for each classroom and then post them, no later than 6/30/23.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- One employee with an industry start date of 1/10/2022 has not completed the 40 hour DCF training requirement. This employee should complete testing and director should email counselor updated transcript no later than 6/30/23.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- One employees personnel file was not on-site for counselor review. This employee is filling in from Bright Starz in Gulf Breeze and will not be permanently at this location. Employee files must always be on-site for counselor review. Any further employees who fill in at this location should bring files from other location. Employee's background screening was verified by counselor on-site.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 5 children did not have current immunization records on file. Director should obtain current immunization records and email to counselor no later than 2/17/23.
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 6 children did not have current health physicals on file. Director should obtain current health physicals and email to counselor no later than 2/17/23.
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Can you tell me about the training and support provided to staff regarding positive interaction and guidance techniques?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection report note an instance where staff interaction with a child was flagged as inappropriate. Asking about current guidance training helps parents understand how the center promotes positive interactions and supports staff development.
- Context
- The report indicates the staff member involved received additional training on guidance and discipline following the incident.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all children's health and immunization records are kept current and organized?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple findings related to health and food records, including outdated immunization forms noted in January 2026. This question helps parents understand the administrative processes used to maintain accurate and timely health documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for conducting and documenting regular maintenance checks on the facility and playground equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show repeated findings regarding facility maintenance and cleanliness, such as issues with ceiling tiles and exhaust fans. Asking about the current maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the center keeps the environment in good repair.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain how you monitor and verify that all staff members complete their required introductory and ongoing training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report identifies several instances where documentation for required staff training was missing or incomplete. This question helps parents understand the center's current oversight and tracking system for staff professional development.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily communication with families regarding their child's routine and any important updates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experience. This question helps families understand the methods the center uses to share information and maintain a collaborative relationship with parents.