Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.45
- Local median
- 0.6
Brighter Beginnings Preschool
2742 Pine Tree Ln, Clearwater, FL 33761
- License:
- C06PI0039
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 9, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 30
- License expiration:
- May 3, 2027
Typical cost: $1,538 - $1,603 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,538 - $1,603/mo
Median daily rate: $71.00 - $74.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pinellas County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionMarch 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Brighter Beginnings Preschool from April 11, 2023 through March 17, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 19, 2024 and involved hazardous access.
Four later inspections, from March 18, 2025 through March 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33761
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 18%
- Local median
- 19%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.63
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The outdoor play area was not adequately fenced in that it had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area as evidenced by [a portion of the fence was damaged from the hurricane and could allow children to exit.].
- Report comments
- The corner of the fence on the preschool playground was damaged by the hurricane and there was space open while the children were playing outside. The owner had positioned herself to block the hole, but if there is no other adult on the playground and she had to attend to a child, the opening is large enough that a child could get out accidentally. She stated that the fence company was coming at the end of the week to fix it, and agreed to put up a temporary barrier or use the infant playground until it was fixed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 40 - Adequate Fencing: VI. D.
- Official code
- 40-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit a completed Emergency Medical Release for the child whose form was not notarized.
- Correction status
- Due by October 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records
- Official code
- 16-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- See the Personnel Records Summary [3] Child Care personnel with an expired Acknowledgement Form. (Section 19.4, number 3)
- Report comments
- All staff signed current Acknowledgement forms during the visit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records and Section 19.5 Record keeping/Background Screening, Pages 48-49)
- Official code
- 11-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Please submit a current Fire inspection when received.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 27-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The childrens center does not have documentation of all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the childrens center exposure plan.
- Report comments
- Staff reviewed and signed the Safety Exposure plan during the visit.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 55 - Isolation Area (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13 Health Related Requirements, Pages 30-31)
- Official code
- 55-07
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
How do you currently monitor the playground area to ensure it remains secure for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in November 2024 identified a gap in the playground fencing that required immediate attention. This question helps parents understand the current maintenance and supervision practices for outdoor play areas.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all staff personnel files and required background documentation are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2023 noted that some staff personnel records were missing current acknowledgement forms. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center manages administrative requirements for staff.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all children's emergency medical records are complete and properly documented upon enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2023 indicated that some emergency medical release forms were incomplete. This question helps parents understand how the center verifies that critical health information is accurate and ready for emergencies.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe how you track and maintain current safety certifications, such as fire inspections, to ensure they remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from April 2023 noted that a current fire safety inspection was not available at the time of the visit. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps essential safety documentation current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are regularly updated on the center's health and safety exposure plans?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from April 2023 identified a need for documentation regarding annual refresher training on the center's exposure plan. This question helps parents learn about the ongoing training provided to staff regarding health-related requirements.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
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