Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.71
- Local median
- 0.17
Brighton Day Academy, Inc
1705 State Road 16, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- License:
- C07SJ0063
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 349
- License expiration:
- November 23, 2026
Typical cost: $1,430 - $1,452 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,430 - $1,452/mo
Median daily rate: $66.00 - $67.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning St. Johns 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 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Brighton Day Academy, Inc from February 14, 2023 through March 11, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on November 13, 2024 and involved health or food records.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Four later inspections, from February 20, 2025 through March 11, 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
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 4 local median in 32084
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.32
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 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 17, 2023March 19, 2024November 13, 2024Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 17, 2023March 19, 2024Inspection 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
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ properly stored]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection, 3 boxes of yogurt were found in a refrigerator that was not properly working. The thermometer inside the refrigerator read at 60 degrees Fahrenheit and the boxes of yogurt did not feel cool anymore. The Director threw away the 3 boxes of yogurt during the inspection, as the facility was unsure how long the refrigerator has stopped working properly. The refrigerator is one of many in the food storage area and will just be removed or repaired. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 31 that: 3.9.2 Food Storage Proper storage of food is essential to prevent food contamination, as well as, insect and rodent infestation. Correct handling and storage ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, several refrigerators/freezers were observed to not have thermometers in them. The Director had extra thermometers onsite and put one in each of the refrigerators and freezers that were missing them during the inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 31 that: F. Refrigerators/freezers: 1. An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the uni ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection of a one year old room, children were not napping 18 inches apart from each other. The teacher moved the children while the Counselor was present in the room. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 25 that: 3.6.2 Nap/Sleep Space A. Each child care program must include a designated area where each child can sit quietly or lie down to rest or nap. B. When not in use, napping space and indoor floor space may be used interchangeably as indoor floor space. C. A minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. T ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
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]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection of an infant room, Counselor observed two bottles with breast milk in a refrigerator not labeled or dated. The teacher reported that the bottles were brought to the facility that day. The Teacher labeled the bottles while Counselor was in the room. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 34 that: B. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
- 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
- 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
- During the inspection, Counselor reviewed 52 employee records. One employee, AB, did not complete the Early Literacy requirement within the required time frame. The training was completed by the end of the inspection. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on pages 40-41 that: 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- Counselor reviewed 33 newly enrolled children's records since the last inspection on 10/17/2023. Seven children had incomplete enrollment applications that were missing the second page of the enrollment application with the parent's signatures. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 61 that: 7.3 Enrollment Information The facility operator shall obtain enrollment information from the childs custodial parent or legal guardian prior to accepting a child in care. This information shall be documented on CF-FSP Form 5219, Child Care Application for Enrollment, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(f), F.A.C., or an equivalent form that contains all the infor ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F
- Report comments
- There are currently 52 employees. Counselor reviewed all 52 employee records. One employee, KC, has lived out of the state in the last five years and did not have an out of state Abuse Hotline check. The Child Care Facility Handbook states on page 62 that: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A napping or sleeping infant who is not capable of rolling over was not positioned on his/her back and on a firm surface, or was swaddled, and the provider did not have written authorization for an alternate sleep position from a physician in the childs record. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, B (Section 10.4, number 7) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- An infant was swaddled, and the provider did not have a written order for an alternate sleep position from the child's physician in his record. Director instructed staff to not swaddle the child. Director stated they will have a staff meeting and address this issue. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.6.4 Safe Sleep B. When napping or sleeping, young infants who are not able to roll over must be positioned on their backs and on a firm surface to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, unless an alternate position is authorized by a physician. Sleep sacks that fit according to manufacturers recommendations, do not restrict the infants arms, and will not slide u ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-04
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]
- Inspector notes
- One child did not have a valid Form 3040 on file. Director stated she would acquire the form by the end of the week. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 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 Studen ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- 18.1 Pre-service Timeframe All pre-service training requirements listed below must be completed by all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes, each as defined in this handbook, within 90 days of initial employment with any provider participating in the school readiness program. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another school readiness provider within this 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all pre-service training requirements may not be allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a school readiness program. Worker has not completed preservice trraining within 90 days of initial employment in the industry
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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 process for ensuring all staff background screening documentation is complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection note that one staff member's background screening documentation was incomplete regarding out-of-state registry checks. This question helps parents understand how the facility monitors and maintains compliance for all personnel records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What practices are in place to ensure that nap time arrangements consistently follow safety guidelines regarding spacing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 identified a finding regarding the required distance between napping spaces. Asking this helps parents understand the current supervision and setup routines during rest periods.
- Context
- The facility has had clean inspections since the 2024 report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that safe sleep protocols, such as proper positioning for infants, are followed by all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that sleep safety topics were identified in multiple reports between 2023 and 2024. This question helps parents understand the training and oversight provided to staff to maintain these standards.
- Context
- The facility has had clean inspections since the 2024 report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current procedure for monitoring refrigerator and freezer temperatures to ensure food is stored correctly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that health and food storage topics appeared in multiple reports over the last few years. This question allows parents to understand the daily checks used to keep food storage areas compliant.
- Context
- The facility has had clean inspections since the 2024 report.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center communicates daily updates helps parents feel more connected to their child's experience and aware of how the facility manages routine information.