Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.41
- Local median
- 0.71
Brighton Academy I
3300 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33914
- License:
- C20LE6754
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 165
- License expiration:
- March 31, 2027
Typical cost: $997 - $1,343 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$997 - $1,343/mo
Median daily rate: $46.00 - $62.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Lee 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 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for Brighton Academy I from January 10, 2023 through June 22, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 22, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 24
- Higher-concern violations
- 10
- Repeated topics
- 3
4 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 0 local median in 33914
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 53%
- Local median
- 37%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.56
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
October 23, 2023February 19, 2025October 17, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 19, 2025June 17, 2025June 22, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 17, 2025February 19, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection visit the Licensing Specialist (LS) observed that the 1 and 2 year olds class was out of ratio. LS explained to the director and staff member that in groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times. Another teacher was placed in the classroom, this standard was corrected at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist (LS) observed that the individuals listed on the supplemental page did not complete the Department approved-five hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. The LS provided technical assistance (TA) to the director explaining that training must be completed within 12 months from the day employment begins in the child care industry.
- Correction status
- Due by July 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.6 Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection visit the LS observed that the drivers listed on the supplemental page did not complete the required transportation training. LS gave TA to the staff and director explaining that all child care personnel participating in the transportation of children must have training regarding guidance on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. LS explained to the director that staff members are not allowed to drive until they have met this standard.
- Correction status
- Due by July 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-10
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
- Licensing specialist observed hand sanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children, withing the reach of children in room 2 (Picture was taken). Technical Assistance (TA) was given to the staff responsible by the Licensing specialist explaining that these items must always be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. Item was removed and placed out of reach of children by the staff member, placing this standard back in compliance.
- 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
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection visit in Room 2, Licensing Specialist (LS) observed several torn mats in the two year old room. Technical Assistance was given by Licensing Specialist (LS) to the director and staff explaining that mats must not be torn or broken. Mats were replaced during this inspection placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During this inspection visit, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There were 25 adults and 89 children present including elementary school children. The last approved fire inspection for this facility was dated 1/31/2025 and it is currently expired. The last fire inspection for this facility was dated 1/20/2026 however there are violations that need to be corrected. The fire extinguisher certifications are valid until 12/2026. Licensing Specialist (LS) Provided Technical Assistance (TA) to the director responsible explaining that the annual fire inspection is valid for 1 year from the time of completion and must not expire. An updated fire ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed in the VPK room, that linens were left on the cots from the previous usage and then the cots were stacked one on top of the other. The linens were touching n(Pictures were taken). Technical assistance was provided by the licensing specialist to the staff and director to please come up with a different plan for linen storage, one in which they do not touch while being stored. The blankets were then removed and stored in a sanitary manner, placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed in the VPK classroom sippy cups brought from home that were not labeled or only had a first name (Pictures were taken). The staff responsible and director were provided TA by the licensing specialist on the requirement for first and last names on cups and bottles brought from home. Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. The staff responsible then correctly labeled the cups, thus this regulation is marked back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [A Drivers signature at time off at the movie theater and at time on from the movie theater and upon returning to center. The second signature was missing from all time frames on and off the vehicle.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing specialist observed that the transportation log was missing a Drivers signature at time off at the movie theater and at time on from the movie theater and upon returning to center (Picture was taken). The second signature was missing from all time frames on and off the vehicle. Technical assistance was giving to the director explaining that logs must have the signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and the signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable).
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The drivers personnel record did not include [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed that a copy of a valid First Aid and CPR certificate was not in the drivers file for LS to review. Technical Assistance (TA) was provided to the director in reference to maintaining a valid First Aid and CPR certificate in the drivers file.
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- LS observed that the refrigerator in the infant room was missing a thermometer. LS provided TA to the director and staff responsible reminding them that an accurate alcohol thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. A thermometer was placed inside the refrigerator at time of inspection, placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Breastmilk and/or infant formula was not discarded within one hour after serving. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.7, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist (LS) observed that a bottle of infant formula was not discarded after feeding. LS spoke to the teacher and director and the teacher explained that because the child had not finished all the formula, they were saving it to give to the infant after naptime. LS provided technical assistance to the director and staff explaining that all infant formula left in bottles after feedings must be discarded within one hour after serving an infant. Unused breastmilk may be returned to the parent in the bottle or container provided. The formula was discarded at time of inspection, placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-14
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Baby food was fed directly from the jar for more than one feeding. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist (LS) observed that a food jar that was previously used to feed the baby directly from the jar was being saved to be re- used. LS spoke to the teacher and director and the teacher explained that because the child had not finished all the food, they were saving it to give to the infant after naptime. LS provided technical assistance to the director and staff explaining that if food is fed directly from the jar by the caregiver, the jar can be used for only one feeding and the remainder discarded. The food was discarded at time of inspection, placing this standard back in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-16
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel. LS explained to the staff responsible that a current signed form must be kept in the personnel file. The staff member listed on the supplemental page did not have a current signed copy in the file.
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
- Report comments
- Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(a), F.A.C., must be completed for all child care personnel at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CF Form 1649A may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. LS explained to the staff responsible that a current signed form must be kept in the personnel file. The staff member listed on the supplemental page did not have a current signed copy in the file.
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care. The staff member listed on the supplemental page did not have a current background screening in the file. TA was giving to the staff responsible.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the child's first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. Sippy cups brought from home were not labeled or only had a first name (Pictures were taken). The staff person and director were educated by the licensing counselor on the requirement for last and first names on cups and bottles brought from home. The staff person then correctly labeled the items, thus this regulation is marked back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- For life threatening injuries, the provider shall call 911 and then notify the parent. According to the incident report that was provided to the CCRC on 8/18/2023, the parent was notified first and then EMS was contacted. CCRC (Child Care Regulation Counselor) gave TA (Technical Assistance) in reference to this to the staff responsible.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-01
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. CCRC gave TA in reference to this to the staff responsible.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to report a serious injury or death to the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, E
- Inspector notes
- In the event of serious injury or death, the incident must immediately be reported to the licensing authority. The facility failed to notify the licensing department of the incident. CCRC gave TA in reference to this to the staff responsible.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-07
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- In the event of an emergency, non-prescription medication that is not brought in by the parent or legal guardian can be dispensed only if the program has written permission from the parent or legal guardian to do so. CCRC gave TA in reference to this to the staff responsible.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-09
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Child care personnel administering medication did not have documentation of education on proper administration procedures. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, I
- Correction / follow-up note
- Prior to administering medication to children, child care personnel responsible for administering medication must be educated on proper administration procedures. Written documentation must be maintained in the personnel file that child care personnel administering medication have been educated on proper administration procedures. The staff member that provide the medication to the child listed on the supplemental page did not have the qualification to provide medication. CCRC gave TA in reference to this to the staff responsible. Staff member was notified by the CCRC that they are not allowed to provide medication until the proper training had been received.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-18
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. Driver 1 listed on the supplemental page had an expired annual physical (picture was taken). CCRC advice the director that Driver 1 cannot drive until they have received a current annual physical. 2 drivers records reviewed during this inspection visit.
- Correction status
- Due by March 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 12.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. Floor mats must be at least one inch thick, and covered with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. Mats must not be torn or broken, mats in the 2 year old room were torn (Pictures were taken). Technical Assistance was given by Child Care Regulation Counselor to the director and staff.
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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 walk me through your current process for ensuring that the correct number of staff members are always present with the children in each classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 noted an instance where a classroom was observed to be out of the required staff-to-child ratio. Asking about current practices helps clarify how the center maintains consistent supervision and staffing levels throughout the day.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure all staff members who transport children are fully trained and documented before they begin driving?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from June 2026 show that the facility did not have documented proof of required transportation training for some drivers. This question helps parents understand how the center verifies and tracks staff qualifications for transportation safety.
- Context
- A correction is due by 7/22/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that potentially hazardous items, such as cleaning supplies or hand sanitizer, are always kept out of the reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from February 2026 noted an instance where a hazardous item was accessible to children. Discussing current storage protocols helps parents understand how the center maintains a secure environment.
- Context
- The item was removed and the issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain the center's routine for managing and storing children's bedding to ensure it remains clean and sanitary?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show repeated findings related to the storage and condition of bedding and mats. Asking about the current daily routine helps parents understand how the center maintains sanitary conditions for nap time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's policy for labeling items brought from home, such as bottles or sippy cups, to ensure they are correctly identified for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate multiple findings between 2023 and 2025 regarding the proper labeling of infant and toddler food items. This question helps parents understand the current system for tracking personal items to ensure each child receives their own belongings.
Related violations