Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0
A Bright Beginning Childcare, Inc.
1650 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL 32073
- License:
- C04CL0122
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 185
- License expiration:
- May 10, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,361 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,361/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $62.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Clay County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 31, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 31, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for A Bright Beginning Childcare, Inc. from March 21, 2023 through March 31, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 11, 2025 and involved staff training.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
Two later inspections, from December 17, 2025 through March 31, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 4 local median in 32073
Compared to 33 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.15
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 20, 2024June 30, 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: 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
- Provider had an employee listed on the supplemental page that did not start a DCF required class within 90 days of employment; however, before the inspection was over the employee did start a required training. Technical Assistance given from their handbook: 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of empl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [the three year old classroom] group was inadequate in that [the teacher walked the children out of her classroom going outside and left one child behind in the classroom with the door shut]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- On the day this happened the teacher left a child alone in the classroom with the door shut while she walked the class to the double doors that lead out to the playground. The child was heard screaming and crying by other staff members and the child was taken to another teacher in the building who comforted the child and cleaned the child up. Technical Assistance given: 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of childre ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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]
- Report comments
- The child who is three years old was in line to use the bathroom and another child was able to slam his finger into the door because the door locks were broken at the time of the incident according to multiple staff. At the time of the complaint the locks on the bathroom doors were fixed. Technical Assistance given: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. 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 healt ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [child Z.M. received some type of injury to the back of his neck and no staff could say how the child got the injury.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility is being cited for this standard due to there were teachers present during outdoor play and no teachers could explain how the child sustained some type of injury. This was corrected as the child is no longer enrolled at the facility. 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the fac ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parents signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Documentation of an incident was not documented after the facility was made aware that the child sustained some type of injury. This was corrected as the child does not attend the childcare facility. However, the facility is receiving a technical assistant on how to complete incident reports writing due to several parents that where interviewed stated they have not received incidents reports. 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B. This documentation must be shared with the cu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [13] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- On 11/01/2023 classroom 1C which are the one-year-olds the ratio was 12 ones and 2 teachers, but then a staff member brought her elementary student into the classroom with her for the day and that put that classroom over ratio. On the day FSC was at the facility all the rooms were in ratio. 11/08/2023 Ratio Infants:12-3 Infants:8-2 One A:12-2 One B:6-1 One C:6-1 Twos:20-2 Threes:15-1 Three B:14-1 VPK A:17-2 VPK B:17-2 Technical Assistance given from the Florida Statutes: For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one early care and education personnel for every six children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child was left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location away from the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provider had a child get out of their facility and did not know the child was missing. This has since been resolved. Provider has added a door pull handle now attached to door instead of what was currently there. Technical Assistance from the handbook: 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without childcare personnel supervision inside or outside th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-10
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 describe the current procedures in place to ensure children are always directly supervised, especially during transitions or outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that supervision has been a recurring topic in past inspection reports. Asking about current procedures helps parents understand how the center maintains active oversight of children throughout the day.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on March 31, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage classroom ratios to ensure there is always enough staff present for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a past finding related to staff-to-child ratios. Discussing how the facility handles staffing levels provides insight into how they maintain consistent coverage.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to verify that all staff members are up to date with their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 noted a finding regarding staff training documentation. This question allows the director to explain their current tracking system for staff professional development.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining facility equipment and ensuring that any necessary repairs are addressed promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection report mention a finding regarding facility maintenance. Asking about the current maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the center keeps the environment in good repair.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through how the center communicates with parents if an accident or incident occurs while a child is in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted a finding regarding the documentation of incident reports. Understanding the current communication policy ensures parents know what to expect regarding incident notifications.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations