Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.09
BrightNest Academy Delray Preschool
2200 Lake Ida Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33445
- License:
- C15PB0458
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 163
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.
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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 inspectionMay 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for BrightNest Academy Delray Preschool from October 17, 2024 through May 7, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 4, 2025 and involved attendance accountability.
Three later inspections, from September 9, 2025 through May 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 10 local median in Delray Beach
Compared to 37 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.27
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
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The daily attendance log for the [18 months old ] group was not completed to give real time information. (Section 19.3, number 3) Safety [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- T.A. Ensure that the attendance log is always complete and showing the real time information. (12 children were present but observed only 8 marked present) The violation was corrected at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (Article XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
- Official code
- 34-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The personnel record for staff did not include a current statement attesting that he/she was physically qualified to care for children.
- Inspector notes
- Employees were observed without current physicals. T.A. Ensure that employees always have current physicals on file.
- Correction status
- Due by September 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 65 - Physical Examination (Article XV.D) (Article XV.D)
- Official code
- 65-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The driver of a vehicle used to transport children in care did not have verification of an annual physical examination. (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2) Transportation [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed driver physical expired since 07/01/2025. Ensure that physical is always current.
- Correction status
- Due by September 9, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 79 - Driver (Article XVII.A) (Article XVII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Page 17-19)
- Official code
- 79-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log for children transported did not include one or more of the following: each child's name/date/time of departure and arrival/signature of driver and second staff member. (Section 6.2, number 3) Transportation [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed that the transportation log was missing the signatures of the driver and a second staff member. T.A. ensure that transportation logs are always complete. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 81 - Transportation Log (Article XVII.C) (Article XVII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19)
- Official code
- 81-02
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
Could you walk me through your current process for maintaining accurate, real-time attendance logs for each classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2025 noted that attendance records were not fully updated to reflect real-time information. This question helps parents understand the current daily procedures for tracking children in the classroom.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all transportation logs are fully completed with the required signatures and arrival times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in September 2025 identified missing signatures on transportation logs. Asking about this process helps clarify how the center maintains complete documentation for children being transported.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the tracking and renewal of physical examination records for your drivers and staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from September 2025 showed that some staff and driver physical examination documents were not current. This question helps parents understand the administrative system used to keep these health records up to date.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center communicates daily updates helps parents feel more connected to their child's experience. Regular communication is a key part of maintaining a transparent and supportive environment for families.
General question
How does your team handle staff training and supervision to ensure consistent care throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about staff training and supervision practices gives parents insight into how the center supports its employees and maintains quality care. This information helps families understand the overall operational standards of the preschool.