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Bright Stars Family Day Care Home LLC

2261 SW 146th Loop, Ocala, FL 34473

License:
F05MA0302
Type:
Family Day Care Home
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Night Care, Weekend Care
Hours:
Mon-Sun: 12:00AM to 11:59PM
Capacity:
10
License expiration:
July 15, 2026
Typical cost: $867 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$867/mo

Median daily rate: $40.00 (non-Gold Seal only)

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Marion 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 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 12, 2026

Summary

This summary covers five available inspections for Bright Stars Family Day Care Home LLC from February 18, 2025 through June 12, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 8, 2026 and involved background screening.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two 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
5

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

8 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

5 total inspections vs 2 local median in 34473

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.6
Local median
0.55

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
40%
Local median
16%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
40%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.44

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Required background screening was missing for [ a juvenile family members, 12 and older (an FDLE check)]. 402.313(3) F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the required background screening was missing for a juvenile family member, 12 and older, (an FDLE check) since February 2026. Technical assistance provided that household members aged 12 to 17 years must complete a Juvenile Records Check with FDLE. Resolved as of 06-04-2026.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
Official code
06-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operator did not maintain and make available the records of emergency preparedness drills for 12 months from the date of the drill.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.22, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the operator did not maintain and make available the records of emergency preparedness drills for 12 months from the date of the drill. Technical assistance provided that the Emergency Drill Log must be maintained for 12 months.
Correction status
Due by June 29, 2026
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
Official code
27-04
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operator, substitute and/or volunteer did not have a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.3, H Staffing Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Staff listed on supplement page does not have updated Child Abuse and Neglect form signed. All operators must complete a minimum of 10-clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentrating on children ages birth through 12 years annually during the operators 12-month licensing period. The annual 10-clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college level courses will be accepted): Child Abuse Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infectious diseases, sudden infant death syndrome, emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, and shaken baby syndrome; use of safe sleep practices; ad ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
More details
Report section
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
Official code
06-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Fire Extinguisher last certified inspection was October 2024. TA was given to provider to have the fire extinguisher inspected yearly.
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
Official code
19-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Meal and snack menus were not maintained for 12 months. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.14, D Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Menus were not posted for the week TA was given to provider to have menus posted and dated.
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided
Official code
20-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The homes refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. FDCH/ LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.13, D Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Freezers did not have thermometer. TA was given to add a thermometer to the new freezer.
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided
Official code
20-11
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The home's first aid kit did not include: [ bottled water]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.19 Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
First Aid kit is missing water. TA is given to add a bottle of water to the kit
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 24 - First Aid Kit
Official code
24-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The home does not have documentation for all child care personnel on the required annual refresher education of the homes exposure plan. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Staff listed on supplemental page does not have updated Exposure plan. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FACILITIES: Technical assistance provided to Director to ensure that the facility has a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids; and that the facility has documentation for all childcare personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan.
Correction status
Due by December 12, 2025
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
28-11

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

How do you ensure that all required background screenings for household members are kept up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in June 2026 indicate that a required background screening for a juvenile household member was missing. This question helps clarify the current process for tracking and maintaining these mandatory records.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you walk me through how you track and update staff training and certification requirements?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show multiple instances where documentation for staff training or reporting forms was incomplete. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative practices used to stay current with these requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for maintaining and documenting emergency preparedness drills?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from June 2026 noted that records for emergency preparedness drills were not available for the required 12-month period. Asking about this helps confirm that the center now has a consistent system for logging and storing these important safety records.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage the routine maintenance and inspection schedule for safety equipment like fire extinguishers and first aid kits?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from inspections in 2025 and 2026 identified gaps in maintaining fire extinguisher certifications and first aid kit supplies. This question helps parents understand the center's current approach to keeping essential safety equipment ready and compliant.
Related violations
General question

What is your daily routine for ensuring that food safety and menu documentation are kept up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a facility manages its daily food and health records provides insight into the organization and attention to detail within the home. This helps families feel confident that all health-related standards are consistently met.