Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.54
- Local median
- 0.88
Bright Imaginations Kiddie College
6075 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813
- License:
- C10PO0711
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 140
- License expiration:
- June 13, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk 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 inspectionJune 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 4, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Bright Imaginations Kiddie College from February 2, 2023 through June 4, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 10, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of March 9, 2026.
Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from March 16, 2026 through June 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33813
Compared to 22 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 44%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 2.05
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 30, 2024February 10, 2026Inspection 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: 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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection the licensing specialist observed a whole in the wall near the bottom baseboard in the bathroom of the 3 year old classroom. The provider was advised to ensure all holes were patched and closed to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by March 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 [the plastic playskool equipment has a 2-3 inch gap that can pinch or scratch children.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the playground play equipment to have a large opening that could hurt toddlers that were on the equipment. The non-stationery equipment needs to be fixed or replaced to maintain compliance of this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by March 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [three year room had 13 children in attendance and 11 children on the classroom roster].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the three year room had 13 children in attendance and 11 children on the classroom roster. The teacher placed the two children on the roster therefore it was completed at the time of the inspection. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The facility made use of double or multi-deck cribs, cots or beds for children younger than one year old. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, I (Section 10.4, number 6) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a 10-month-old asleep on the floor on a nap mat. Technical assistance was provided that children up to one year of age must be in a crib or playpen/play yard with sides for napping. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider place child inside crib. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed several play items under the diaper changing table. Technical assistance was provided to ensure only items associated with diapering on the changing table. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider removed the items from under the changing table. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and determined the staff listed on the supplemental had an incomplete 5-year work history in their file. (missing previous employers and verifications). Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. The provider was reminded that 5-year employment history's must include the following: (3) attempts must be made and documented and failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained 1. A complete 5 years' worth of prior employment must be documented and verified 2. T ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [7 one year old ] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7 one year old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the routine inspection, the counselor observed the ratio as follows: Staff/Children/Age Group 2:8- Infants 2:7- 1's 1:11- 2's 1:12- 3's 1:7- 1's (Out of ratio) 1:15- 4's 1:13- VPK/4's Technical assistance was provided to ensure 1 year old classrooms remain in a ratio of 1 staff to 6 children or have additional staff when there are additional children as the children are under the age of 24 months. This was completed at time of inspection as the counselor returned on 02/07/23 and the facility was in ratio at the time of inspection. At the time of the 2nd visit on 02/07/23, the counselor observed the ratio as follows: Staff/Children/Age Group 1:15- 4's 1:12- 4's ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 attendance rosters are always accurate and accompany the children during transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an instance where the attendance roster did not match the number of children present in a classroom. This question helps clarify how the center maintains accurate tracking of children throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What are your current practices for ensuring all infants are placed in appropriate cribs for nap time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a situation where an infant was not napping in a crib. This question allows you to learn about the center's current protocols for sleep safety.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and verify the employment history documentation for new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a past finding regarding incomplete employment history documentation. Asking this helps you understand the center's current administrative process for personnel files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that staffing ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions or breaks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from an earlier inspection noted a challenge with maintaining required staff-to-child ratios. This question helps you understand the center's current approach to staffing coverage.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 6/4/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the team take to maintain the facility and ensure that equipment is kept in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that concerns regarding facility maintenance and equipment condition have appeared in more than one inspection. This question helps you understand how the center proactively monitors its environment.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 6/4/2026.
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