School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
137
License expiration:
April 15, 2027
Typical cost: $693 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$693/mo
Median daily rate: $32.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Hernando 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 inspectionMarch 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for A Brighter Future Preschool And Daycare LLC from March 7, 2023 through March 4, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 22, 2025 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from August 6, 2025 through March 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
15
4 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
24
6 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
9
3 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
5
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 12 local median in 34609
Compared to 19 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
1.6
Local median
0.27
1.6This provider
0.27Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
33%
Local median
8%
33%This provider
8%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
47%
Local median
23%
47%This provider
23%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
5
Local average
0.74
5This provider
0.74Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the alarm was not working. Technical assistance provided that a horn sound needs to be heard at least 500 feet away.
Correction status
Due by August 6, 2025
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
Official code
07-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
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Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed that Clorox wipes were found in the VPK room accessible to children.
The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed the fence gate had a gap larger than 3 1/2 feet.
Correction status
Due by August 6, 2025
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed that mats with linen on them were touching each other. Technical assistance provided that when using trash bags, they should fully cover the bedding.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
Official code
18-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
Report comments
Technical assistance provided that all cups should have child's first and last name
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
Official code
28-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [plastic riding toys]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed that there were a few broken plastic toys. Director removed toys off playground. Technical assistance provided that on the physical environment log under other add plastic toys so director will know to look at them during inspections.
A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Technical assistance provided that staff-to-child ratio should be followed at all times.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Technical assistance provided that all accidents or incidents involving students and/or teachers should be documented.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
Emergency care plans, supplies, and/or medication was not available for children being transported with chronic medical conditions. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.3, B and C General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
No First Aid Kit
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
Official code
05-08
Higher concern: Transportation
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The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Alarm system not working properly. Alarm not setting or going off
The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I
Correction / follow-up note
Electrical outlet in the one-year-old room missing cover. Corrected at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-18
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Gap in gate on the facing the street 4 1/2 inches. Gaps or opening should be more than 3 1/2 inches.
Correction status
Due by August 8, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 12.3, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed tears in the changing pad in the one-year-old room.
Correction status
Due by August 8, 2024
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 12.3, number 6) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
Counselor observed toys on the changing table. Removed at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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
Report comments
Employees listed on supplement did not complete the Refresher training for the Exposure to Blood.
Correction status
Due by August 8, 2024
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
35-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
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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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Child listed on supplement does not have a physical on file for Counselor to review.
Correction status
Due by August 8, 2024
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RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
Official code
42-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
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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 (Section 19.4, number 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
3 staff listed on supplement Child Abuse and Neglect expired 7/6/2024.
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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Child listed on the supplemental did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization at time of inspection. TA given to Director to have Certification of Immunization on file within 30 days of enrollment.
Correction status
Due by April 2, 2024
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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 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Child listed on the supplemental did not have a Student Health Examination. TA given to Director to have health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment.
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
Report comments
Staff did not complete the refresher training for the exposure plan.
Correction status
Due by December 1, 2023
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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
A ratio of [0] child care personnel for [6 (2/1's, 4/2's)] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6 (2/1's, 4/2's) ] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
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1:17 (17/VPK) 0:6 (2/1's, 4/2's) 1:4 (3/infant's, 1/school ager's) 1:9 (9/1's) 2:15 (8/3's, 6/2's, 1/4's) A Teacher went into the two-year-old and one-year-old classroom. 1:17 (17/VPK) 1:6 (2/1's, 4/2's) 1:4 (3/infant's, 1/school ager's) 2:9 (9/1's) 2:15 (8/3's, 6/2's, 1/4's)
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
Official code
03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
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Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
Report comments
Counselor found that the changing table in the infant classroom did not have the diaper changing procedure posted. The diaper changing procedure was posted. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that the diaper changing procedure should be posted in the changing area.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-14
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Counselor found that a child Immunization record expired on 2/10/2023. The Provider should get a current Immunization record for the child. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all students should have a current Immunization record.
Correction status
Due by August 14, 2023
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RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
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The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
Report comments
Counselor found that a child student health examination form expired on 6/19/2023. The Provider should get a current student health examination form for the child. Technical assistance was provided to the Provider that all students should have a current student health examination form.
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 process for ensuring the outdoor play area fencing is secure and free of gaps?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that inspections in 2024 and 2025 identified gaps in the fencing that could allow children to exit the play area. This question helps understand the steps taken to maintain a secure perimeter for the children.
Context
A later clean inspection was conducted on 3/4/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage of cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials to ensure they remain inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from July 2025 noted that cleaning supplies were found in an area accessible to children. Asking this helps clarify the current safety protocols for storing potentially harmful items.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for verifying that vehicle safety alarms are functioning correctly before transporting children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show findings related to vehicle alarm systems not being in working condition. This question helps parents understand the maintenance and pre-trip check process for transportation safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you explain how you monitor classroom staffing to ensure that required ratios are maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from 2023 and 2025 contain findings regarding staff-to-child ratios. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures consistent supervision and compliance with staffing requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required health and immunization records for students are kept current and complete?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection reports from 2023 and 2024 show multiple findings related to student health and immunization documentation. This question helps parents understand the center's administrative process for tracking and updating these important records.