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Bright Futures Early Learning Center

5174 Ward Basin Rd, Milton, FL 32583

License:
C01SR0104
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, Full Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Thu: 6:30AM to 5:45PM; Fri: 6:30AM to 5:45AM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
82
License expiration:
February 18, 2027

Typical cost: Not available for Santa Rosa County.

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 inspectionJune 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 2, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 12 available inspections for Bright Futures Early Learning Center from February 8, 2024 through June 2, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 25, 2025 and involved medication, with a due date of October 27, 2025.

Three later inspections, from October 13, 2025 through June 2, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 3 local median in 32583

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.17
Local median
0.06

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
6%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
6%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.67

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
A medication, [Epi Pen], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The Provider accepted two expired Epi Pens not in its original container from a parent/guardian. The Provider will ensure medication accepted is in its original container and not expired. The Provider will obtain up to date Epi Pens from the parent/guardian in the original container and submit pictures to the licensing office via email on or before 10/27/2025. Per DCF Handbook: C. Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the m ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 27, 2025
More details
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-04
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Additional documentation describing the symptoms that would require the prescription and/or non-prescription medication used on an as needed basis to be administered was not on file. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, A and 2.5.3, C & D Health Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The Provider accepted three medication authorization forms with as needed and no symptoms listed on the form. The Provider will have the parent/guardian complete the medication authorization form listing the symptoms required for the prescription. The Provider will submit the completed form to the licensing office via email on or before 10/27/2025 via email. Per DCF Handbook: A. The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non- prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs name; the name of the medication to be ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by October 27, 2025
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-22
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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 Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The employees listed on the supplemental form have expired child abuse and neglect forms. The Provider will ensure child abuse and neglect forms are signed annually. The Provider will submit current child abuse and neglect forms to the licensing office on or before 10/27/2025 via email.
Correction status
Due by October 27, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-04
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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 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Fire extinguishers are expired 01/24. 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, se ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 3, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-05
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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 Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
Six bottles stored in the refrigerator were not labeled with the child's first and/or last name. The Provider will ensure all bottles are labeled prior to being placed in the refrigerator. The Provider labeled the six bottles with children's first and last name at the time of inspection. Per DCF Handbook: 3.9.5 Food Handling B. The provider must make sure all formula and food brought from home are labeled with the childs first and last name. The provider is responsible for the label; therefore, if the label is not completed by the parent, child care personnel must put the label on when the formula or food is received. 3.9.6 Breastmilk, Infant Formula, and Food B. Bottles and ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diapering occurred in a room that did not have a hand washing station or did not have a hand washing station in an adjoining area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Licensing counselor observed childcare personnel change a child's diaper in an area without a handwashing station. A handwashing station is not located in neither of the two one year old classrooms or two year old classroom. Childcare personnel used a wipe to clean the child's hands after diapering instead of running water. Handwashing requirements discussed with the Owner. The Provider will add a handwashing station to the two one year old diapering areas or stop diapering in the classrooms. Per Owner a handwashing station will be added in which both classes will have access too. The Owner will send pictures of the new set up of the handwashing station to the licensing offic ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by September 30, 2024
More details
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-01
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
Correction / follow-up note
The employees listed on the supplemental form did not start their required DCF training within 90 days of employment. The employees will start a course within Part 1 or Part 2 of the introductory training on or before 10/16/2024. The Provider will submit the employees DCF training transcript to the licensing office via email to verify compliance.
Correction status
Due by October 16, 2024
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
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
The children listed on the supplemental form do not have student health forms in their files. The Provider will obtain current student health forms from the parent/guardian. Submit documentation to the licensing office on or before 10/16/2024 via email.
Correction status
Due by October 16, 2024
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The children listed on the supplemental form have incomplete enrollment forms. The Provider will have the parent/guardian complete the enrollment forms. The Provider will submit completed enrollment forms to the licensing office via email on or before 10/16/2024.
Correction status
Due by October 16, 2024
More details
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RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
Official code
43-02
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
The employees listed on the supplemental form did not have completed employment verification documented. The Provider will complete employment verification and submit documentation to the licensing office on or before 10/16/2024 via email.
Correction status
Due by October 16, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
Official code
45-05
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Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
Report finding
The facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Facility did not have a fire log (fire drill) since the opening of school. Per DCF Handbook: 3.8.4 Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 28 B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evacuate the facility. C. A current attendance record and parent contact information must accompany childcare personnel out of the building during a drill or actual evacuation and be used to account for all children. The operat ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 29, 2024
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
Official code
23-09
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]
Report comments
Provider did not have Immunization forms in children's files. Per DCF Handbook: 7.1 Immunization Records: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 be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 15, 2024
More details
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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]
Report comments
Provider did not have Students health exams in the children's folder. Per DCF Handbook: 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. A. The Student Health Examination shall be completed by a person given statutory au ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 29, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
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
Owner did not have employee's files accessible during the inspection. 7.4 Personnel Records must be maintained and kept current on all childcare personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S.B. Documentation of position and date of employment.C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or beforeChild Care Facility Handbook Page | 61hire date and annually thereafter by a ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by July 16, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
Official code
44-01

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

Could you explain the process for ensuring that all medication authorization forms are fully completed with specific symptoms listed before a child's medication is accepted?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from September 2025 noted that some medication forms were missing the required symptom descriptions for as-needed administration. This question helps clarify how the center now ensures all necessary health documentation is accurate and complete upon intake.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your current procedure for checking that all medical devices, such as EpiPens, are within their expiration dates and stored in their original containers when brought to the center?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in September 2025 identified instances where medication was not in its original container. Asking about this practice helps parents understand how the facility maintains safety standards for necessary medical supplies.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage the background screening and employment verification process for new staff members to ensure all required documentation is on file?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 show that background screening and personnel recordkeeping were identified as areas needing improvement. This question provides insight into how the center currently maintains its staff records and verifies employment history.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Can you tell me about the routine for conducting and documenting fire drills at the facility?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from 2024 and 2025 indicate that emergency preparedness, specifically regarding fire drill logs and equipment maintenance, was previously noted during inspections. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to emergency safety protocols.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure that all children's health and immunization records are kept up to date and easily accessible for review?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2024 noted missing health and immunization documentation for some children. This question allows the director to explain the current system for tracking and maintaining these important health records for all enrolled children.
Related violations