BrightNest Academy Delray Preschool
DELRAY BEACH, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address2200 Lake Ida Rd, Delray Beach FL, 33445
CountyPALM BEACH
Phone5617499000
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity163
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/4/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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2200 Lake Ida Rd, Delray Beach FL, 33445, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33445
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/4/2025
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 349/4/2025
34. (34-01)
The daily attendance log for the [18 months old ] group was not completed to give real time information. (Section 19.3, number 3) Safety [SR] Comments: T.A. Ensure that the attendance log is always complete and showing the real time information. (12 children were present but observed only 8 marked present) The violation was corrected at the time of the inspection. Not Applicable Comments No field trips provided 35. Field Trips and Swimming Activities (Articles XV.E and XVIII.A, B) (Articles XV.E and XVIII.A, B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 8 Field Trip Activity, Pages 20-21) Not Applicable 36. Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Compliance Not Applicable Comments No pets observed 37. Pet Prohibited (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Not Applicable 38. Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-04. View official inspection document (report ba9721d6-551e-4127-918c-c060ec760544)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 659/4/2025
65. Physical Examination (Article XV.D) (Article XV.D) (65-01)
The personnel record for staff did not include a current statement attesting that he/she was physically qualified to care for children. Comments: Employees were observed without current physicals. T.A. Ensure that employees always have current physicals on file. 66. Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27) Compliance 67. Staff With Current CPR/First Aid (Article VI.I) (Article VI.I) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pages 31-32) Compliance 68. Child Abuse/Neglect Statement (Article VI.I) (Article VI.I) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48) Compliance 69. 10-Hour Annual In-service (Article VI.G) (Article VI.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27) Compliance Compliance Comments Director's Credential for J.R. expires: 03/10/2029 70. Sufficient Credentialed Staff - Credentialed Staff On-site - Minimum Time Met (Article VI. E and H; VIII.A) (Article VI. E and H; VIII.A) Compliance CHILDREN’S RECORDS 71. Enrollment Information (Article XV.B and C) (Article XV.B and C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47) Compliance 72. Alternate Nutrition Contract (Article XII.B) (Article XII.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 36-42) Compliance Due: 9/9/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-04. View official inspection document (report ba9721d6-551e-4127-918c-c060ec760544)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 799/4/2025
79. (79-04)
The driver of a vehicle used to transport children in care did not have verification of an annual physical examination. (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2) Transportation [SR] Comments: Observed driver physical expired since 07/01/2025. Ensure that physical is always current. 80. Vehicle/Child Restraint (Article XVII.A and B) (Article XVII.A and B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19) Compliance 81. Transportation Log (Article XVII.C) (Article XVII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 6 Transportation, Pages 17-19) Noncompliance Due: 9/9/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-04. View official inspection document (report ba9721d6-551e-4127-918c-c060ec760544)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 819/4/2025
81. (81-02)
The facility's transportation log for children transported did not include one or more of the following: each child's name/date/time of departure and arrival/signature of driver and second staff member. (Section 6.2, number 3) Transportation [SR] Comments: Observed that the transportation log was missing the signatures of the driver and a second staff member. T.A. ensure that transportation logs are always complete. ENFORCEMENT Due: 9/9/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-04. View official inspection document (report ba9721d6-551e-4127-918c-c060ec760544)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,009/month
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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: DELRAY BEACH, PALM BEACH County
- Capacity: 163
- Type: Child Care Facility
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