Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.43
- Local median
- 0.43
Bright Horizons At Military Trail
7245 S Military Trl, Lake Worth, FL 33463
- License:
- C15PB0196
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 166
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionJune 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Bright Horizons At Military Trail from April 14, 2023 through June 11, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 11, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
6 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 10 local median in 33463
Compared to 29 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.45
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.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have verification of a current and approved annual fire inspection. Inspection and approval was required as of [fire]. 1. Ambulance 2. Fire 3. Police 4. Regional and National Poison Control 5. Florida Abuse Hotline 6. Palm Beach County Health Department Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- While conducting the second routine inspection for 2026 at the facility, it was identified that there was no record current annual fire inspection report. The last annual report on file was dated 5/30/2025. Hence the facility was cited for being non-compliant. However, the facility director was able to produce an annual report via email on 6/11/2026 to the Department of Health representative. This report was dated 6/11/2026 and shows that prior violations identified on 8/6/2025 by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue are now cleared as of 6/11/2026. Fire drill records were monitored from Jan 2025 to May 2026. On May 5, 2026, 15 staff and 31 children cleared the facility via the primary route.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Fire Drills/Fire Plan/Fire Inspection (Articles X.A, F and XV.E)
- Official code
- 28-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's documentation of an unusual incident/accident did not include information noted in number(s) as follows: [description of event] 1. The name of the affected person 2. Date and time of occurrence 3. Description of event 4. Actions taken by whom 5. Signatures of staff 6. Parent signature Safety [SR]
- Report comments
- According to the incident report dated 7.23.2025, 'Child Self-Inflicting harm such as scratching, kicking, poking etc' was listed as what had happened. The incident report further went on to detail that the body part was the left eye and the teacher washed the area with soap and/or water. It was written on the incident report that the parent refused to sign and requested the policy on bubble gum.
- Correction status
- Due by August 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E)
- Official code
- 33-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a signed "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".
- Report comments
- Some staff members did not have signed 'Good Moral Character Affidavits' on file.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 60 - Good Moral Character Affidavit (Article VII.A)
- Official code
- 60-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a statement that they read or had read to them and understood the contents of the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals." Personnel Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Some staff members did not have signed copies of the 'Child Abuse and Neglect Statements' on file.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 68 - Child Abuse/Neglect Statement (Article VI.I)
- Official code
- 68-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The facility's documentation of an unusual incident/accident did not include information noted in number(s) as follows: [Item #6] 1. The name of the affected person 2. Date and time of occurrence 3. Description of event 4. Actions taken by whom 5. Signatures of staff 6. Parent signature (Section 15.1, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Program staff failed to obtain the parents signature on the accident/incident form on the day that the incident occurred. • The Director shall conduct a training with all staff members on incident/accident procedures and submit a record of all staff member who are in attendance, in addition to submitting a Corrective Action Plan to the Department.
- Correction status
- Due by September 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Program staff failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/legal guardian on the day that the incident occurred. (Section 15.1, number 2) Safety [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Program staff failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/legal guardian on the day that the incident occurred. (Section 15.1, number 2) • The Director shall conduct a training with all staff members on incident/accident procedures and submit a record of all staff member who are in attendance, in addition to submitting a Corrective Action Plan to the Department.
- Correction status
- Due by September 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
- Official code
- 33-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
Can you explain the current process for ensuring all staff members have their required background and character affidavits on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection indicate that some staff personnel files were missing signed Good Moral Character Affidavits. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains complete documentation for all employees.
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Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are familiar with the guide for professionals regarding child abuse and neglect reporting?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 noted that some staff records lacked the required statement confirming they had read and understood the guide on child abuse and neglect. This question helps confirm that the center now consistently tracks these important training acknowledgments.
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Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that annual fire inspections are kept current and readily available for review?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from June 2026 show that the facility did not have verification of a current annual fire inspection on-site at the time of the visit, though it was provided later that same day. This question helps parents understand how the center manages its regulatory documentation.
- Context
- The fire inspection report was provided to the department on the day of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your procedure for communicating with parents when an accident or incident occurs involving their child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2024 indicate instances where incident forms were not shared with parents on the day of the occurrence or lacked required signatures. Asking about the current procedure helps ensure parents receive timely and complete information regarding their child's care.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center handle situations where a parent may be hesitant to sign an incident report?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from 2025 noted an incident where a parent declined to sign a report, which is a required part of the documentation process. This question helps clarify how the center manages communication and documentation when disagreements arise.
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