Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.55
- Local median
- 0.55
BRIGHTSTAR LEARNING CENTER
6200 NW 11th St, Sunrise, FL 33313
- License:
- C17BO0213
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 82
- License expiration:
- September 30, 2026
Typical cost: $1,235 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,235 - $1,387/mo
Median daily rate: $57.00 - $64.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Broward County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionApril 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for BRIGHTSTAR LEARNING CENTER from May 1, 2023 through April 17, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 3, 2024 and involved attendance accountability.
Five later inspections, from December 19, 2024 through April 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
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- 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 13 local median in 33313
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 22%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1
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.
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Sec. 402.305(4)(a), Florida Statutes: Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [12] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12] children was observed. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The following ratios were observed: Infants 1:4 1's 2:11 2's 1:12 ratio was brought into compliance when additional staff member arrived. New ratio = 2:12 3's 1:15 VPK 1:12 A ratio of [ 1 ] child care personnel for [ 12 ] children was observed. Upon entering the classroom, the children were found running around and climbing the bookshelves while the teacher was setting up cots. Another child ran into a bookshelf bumping his head. The licensing monitor asked the teacher who was working with her. The teacher stated she just arrived and did not know who was working with her nor did she know who was covering the classroom prior to her arrival. The licensing monitor brought this c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-33(e), Ordinance: Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and responding to each childs needs. Inadequate supervision occurred when a child/childrens needs were not met in the following incident: [the licensing monitor observed a 2-year-old wandering into the front office]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the licensing monitor observed a 2-year-old wandering into the front office. When the licensing monitor and office manager walked the child back to her classroom, the teacher stated she was unaware the child left the room. The monitor advised the provider to keep toddlers' classroom doors closed, and place safety covers on classroom doorknobs. The area cited was brought into compliance after the office manager returned the child to her classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-35(c)(2), Ordinance: Any child care facility with a licensed capacity of 50 children or fewer shall install a minimum of two drinking fountains, including at least one inside the facility and at least one in any outdoor play area. Child care facilities with a licensed capacity of more than 50 children shall have one additional drinking fountain located either inside or outside the facility for each additional 50 children licensed capacity or any fraction thereof. Manual or electrically powered commercial water coolers may be used to meet the indoor drinking fountain requirements. Electrically powered commercial water coolers may be used to meet the outdoor drinking fountain requirements. Water coolers with a hot water feature are prohibited for use by children at child care facilities. The facility has an inadequate number of working indoor/outdoor drinking fountains. An additional [see detail below] indoor/outdoor fountain(s) is/are required.
- Report comments
- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Clean, sanitary drinking water shall be readily accessible in indoor and outdoor areas, throughout the day.
- Correction status
- Due by December 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Drinking Fountains/Water Coolers Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 14-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-36(b), Ordinance: When not napping, children must not be confined in highchairs, sassy seats, bounce seats, or similar equipment for more than 15 minutes at a time without direct staff contact. 2.6(F), Handbook: Infant seats (swings, bouncers, etc.) must be used only for short periods of time, and no more than two times per day that the child is in care. A child was confined inappropriately in that [see details below]. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the licensing monitor observed a 2-year-old restrained in a highchair while the teacher was setting up cots. The licensing monitor brought this concern to the teacher. The teacher immediately removed the child from the highchair bringing this violation into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 18 - Activity Plan Group: Sec. 7-36, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 18-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-45(b)(1), Ordinance: Vehicles must state the name of the child care facility on each side panel in six- to eight-inch letters. The back panel must have the wording Caution Transporting Children in a minimum of four-inch letters. The facilitys license number also must be printed on the side and back panels of the vehicle. The facility's vehicle(s) did not meet the requirement in that [vehicle is missing child care facility name and license number on each side panel. ].
- Report comments
- Progressive Automobile Insurance expires 6/13/25 Vehicle vin# 33279 was inspected on 8/16/24. The facility's vehicle did not meet the requirement in that vehicle is missing child care facility name and license number on each side panel. At the time of inspection, the provider showed work order receipt placed for bus signage.
- Correction status
- Due by December 17, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes
- Official code
- 43-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-44(f), Ordinance: The childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time the child enters and departs the child care facility. The attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. In order to account for childrens whereabouts, children who are reassigned to different classrooms throughout the day should be signed in and/or out of the rosters for those respective classrooms each time. The facility failed to maintain an attendance roster for the children in care. License/Certificates [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During today's inspection the monitor found inaccurate attendance recordings in the 2's classroom. The monitor brought this concern to the Director and teachers on site. The teachers immediately corrected the attendance record sheet, bringing this violation into compliance BRIGHTSTAR LEARNING CENTER C17BO0213 / 46648 6200 NW 11th St Sunrise FL 33313 Routine1 12/03/2024 Page 5 of 6 Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation, the issuance of three or more Class II violations, and/or issuance of a third Class III for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the sta ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 50-01
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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 current process for ensuring that the correct number of staff members are always present with each group of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2024 noted an instance where staff-to-child ratios were not met. Asking about current staffing procedures helps clarify how the center maintains consistent supervision.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What measures are in place to ensure that children remain in their assigned areas and are closely supervised throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in December 2024 mention an incident where a child was found outside of their classroom area. This question helps parents understand the current supervision protocols for keeping children in designated spaces.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage daily attendance records to ensure every child is accounted for at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2024 identified an issue with maintaining accurate attendance rosters. Discussing this helps families understand the current system for tracking children's whereabouts.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you tell me about the current status of the transportation vehicles and how you ensure they meet all safety and identification requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2024 show a finding regarding required signage on the facility's vehicle. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center keeps its transportation equipment up to date with regulations.
- Context
- The correction was due by December 17, 2024.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all drinking water facilities are accessible and working properly for the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from December 2024 indicate a need for additional drinking fountains to meet capacity requirements. This question helps parents understand how the facility ensures children have consistent access to water.
- Context
- The correction was due by December 17, 2024.
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