Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.06
- Local median
- 0.58
A Brighter Day Academy
214 Emerson Dr NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907
- License:
- C18BR0209
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 44
- License expiration:
- September 6, 2026
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
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 inspectionJune 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for A Brighter Day Academy from January 11, 2023 through June 15, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 6, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 3, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 3
4 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 32907
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 26%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.38
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 13, 2023July 23, 2024May 6, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 13, 2023July 23, 2024May 6, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 23, 2024May 6, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Facility uses a product or device that produces carbon monoxide indoors and the facility does not have a carbon monoxide detector installed as required by s.553.885(1), F.S., or local laws. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, L (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Facility does not have a functioning fire alarm system, Director states during remodeling the facility, wires were cut now the alarm doesnt sound. TA given, at all times the facility must have a functioning fire alarm system. Director states by due date there will be an alarm system installed.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-23
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed fence having gap of 4 inches. TA given, fencing must maintain gaps less than 3 1/2 inches.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed fence not at ground level having a gap 4 1/2 inches between ground and fence. TA given, fence must remain at ground level at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Facility did not maintain fire drill records for a minimum of 12 months, Provider did not have readily accessible fire drill log. TA given, facility must conduct fire drill monthly and maintain record of fire drill log for a minimum of 12 months.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed refrigerator with food stored in containers missing label. TA given, all perishable food items must be stored in a sealed container and include label stating food type and date opened and stored. Completed at time of inspection Provider labeled all perishable food.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed children records not maintained. TA given, all children must have enrollment packet.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed staff missing employment application. TA given, all staff must have employment application in file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed staff files missing Supplemental Statement. TA given, all staff must have Supplemental Statement in file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed Form 5131 missing for staff. TA given, all staff must have Form 5131 in file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 3, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed a gallon of bleach on the hand washing sink. Technical assistance was provided to have the bleach stored in a locked cabinet. The teacher removed the bleach bottle during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The diaper mat on the changing table had holes in it. Technical assistance was provided to change the mat.
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Equipment available to children in the outdoor play area was not appropriate for the age and developmental level of the children in care in that [there was no disginated area for the 1 year old to play on.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Observed that the there was no designated area for the 1-year-old to play on the playground and were sharing an area with the older children. Technical assistance was provided that the 1 year olds need their own play equipment and area to play on.
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-01
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The facility did not obtain written authorization prior to administering emergency non-prescription medication. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, D and K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Observed sunscreen/mosquito repellant were observed without authorization forms from parents. Technical assistance was provided that parents need to provide authorization.
- Correction status
- Due by August 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The wood fencing around the playground area, had broken slats and open areas that could allow a child to exit the outdoor play area. The director reported that this issue could be resolved by 12/28/2023
- Correction status
- Due by December 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings . slides and in the fall zones ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The mulch under the fall zones has not been maintained. tree roots are showing above the ground in some of the fall zones where the mulch is thin. The director reported that this issue will be resolved by 12/28/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by December 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A (Section 15.1, number 1) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to complete an incident report on the day of the incident.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C
- Report comments
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with a child in care according to CCH Handbook, Section8.2, C. SCHOOL READINESS
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
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 explain the current process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2026 indicate that background screening forms were missing for some staff. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these important personnel records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure the outdoor play area fencing is secure and free of gaps?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that fencing gaps have been noted in multiple reports over the past few years. This question allows the provider to explain the maintenance routine used to keep the play area secure for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage the storage of cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials to keep them out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted an instance where cleaning supplies were accessible. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand the safety protocols in place.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for obtaining and tracking parental authorization for non-prescription items like sunscreen?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection indicate that authorization forms were missing for certain items. This question helps clarify how the center ensures all necessary permissions are documented.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all age groups have access to appropriate, dedicated play equipment and space?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 and 2024 mention concerns regarding age-appropriate play areas and equipment maintenance. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center organizes outdoor time for different developmental levels.
Related violations