Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.1
- Local median
- 0.25
Bright Horizons Academy
550 E Florida Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901
- License:
- C18BR0079
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Food Served, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 7:25AM to 3:30PM; Fri: 7:25AM to 12:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 52
- License expiration:
- January 24, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,278 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,278/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $59.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Brevard 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 inspectionApril 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 20, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Bright Horizons Academy from April 27, 2023 through April 20, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 22, 2023 and involved recordkeeping.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Eight later inspections, from January 18, 2024 through April 20, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 32901
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.25
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
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Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 19.4, number 3)
- Report comments
- None of the five staff had updated Abuse and Neglect reporting forms on file. Technical assistance was given to the director reminding the facility that Abuse and Neglect reporting forms needed to be updated yearly by each staff. The staffs signed updated Abuse and Neglect reporting forms at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 explain the process for ensuring staff training and documentation requirements are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2023 inspection noted that some staff records were missing updated annual abuse and neglect reporting forms. This question helps parents understand how the center manages administrative recordkeeping to ensure all staff documentation remains current.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clean.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication regarding daily schedules and activities helps families feel connected to their child's experience. Understanding these procedures allows parents to know what to expect during the day.
General question
What is your approach to staff supervision and ensuring that teachers are well-supported in the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the support and supervision provided to staff gives insight into the overall classroom environment. This helps parents understand how the center maintains a consistent and positive experience for children.
General question
How do you handle transitions between different activities or classrooms throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Smooth transitions are important for maintaining a calm and organized environment for children. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center manages time and movement during the day.
General question
What opportunities are available for parents to be involved or receive feedback on their child's development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular feedback and involvement opportunities foster a strong partnership between families and the center. Knowing how the provider shares progress helps parents stay informed about their child's growth.