Bright Stars Family Day Care Home LLC
OCALA, FL·Family Day Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address2261 SW 146th Loop, Ocala FL, 34473
CityOCALA, FL 34473
CountyMARION
Phone9542056710
Operating details
HoursMon 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Tue 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Wed 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Thu 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Fri 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Sat 12:00AM to 11:59PM; Sun 12:00AM to 11:59PM
Capacity10
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High6
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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2261 SW 146th Loop, Ocala FL, 34473, OCALA, FL 34473
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/8/2026
- High2
- Medium-High6
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 066/8/2026
06. (06-01)
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] Comments: 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. Compliance Comments Licensing Specialist reviewed both staff files. 07. Staff Training FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments 1 childcare personnel 0 children. No children enrolled at time of inspection. 08. Supervision FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report 92391c76-5fd6-44c1-8888-145fa80d0f7d)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 276/8/2026
27. (27-04)
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] Comments: 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. 28. Communicable Disease Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments Provider does not administer medication. 29. Medication FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable Not Applicable Comments Provider does not administer medication. 30. Documentation of Dispensed Medication FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable CHILDREN'S RECORDS Not Monitored Comments No children enrolled at time of inspection. 31. Immunization Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Not Monitored Comments No children enrolled at time of inspection. 32. Health Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Not Monitored Comments No children enrolled at time of inspection. 33. Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3 & 8.4 /Daily Attendance FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT 34. Access to the Premises/Misrepresentation FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.1 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 35. Child Safety FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 6/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-08. View official inspection document (report 92391c76-5fd6-44c1-8888-145fa80d0f7d)
Not corrected
2025
- High riskStandard 0612/8/2025
06. Background Screening Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4 (06-07)
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] 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; administration of medicine, emergency preparedness; handling of hazardous materials; Due: 12/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 25c66b76-d482-412a-89b2-8c8142272f42)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1912/8/2025
19. (19-03)
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] Comments: Fire Extinguisher last certified inspection was October 2024. TA was given to provider to have the fire extinguisher inspected yearly. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 25c66b76-d482-412a-89b2-8c8142272f42)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 2012/8/2025
20. Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, 7.13 and 7.14 (20-09)
Meal and snack menus were not maintained for 12 months. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.14, D Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Menus were not posted for the week TA was given to provider to have menus posted and dated. Due: 12/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 25c66b76-d482-412a-89b2-8c8142272f42)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 2012/8/2025
20. Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, 7.13 and 7.14 (20-11)
The homes refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. FDCH/ LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.13, D Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Freezers did not have thermometer. TA was given to add a thermometer to the new freezer. Due: 12/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 25c66b76-d482-412a-89b2-8c8142272f42)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 2412/8/2025
24. First Aid Kit FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.19 (24-05)
The home's first aid kit did not include: [ bottled water]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.19 Health Requirements [SR] Comments: First Aid kit is missing water. TA is given to add a bottle of water to the kit Due: 12/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 25c66b76-d482-412a-89b2-8c8142272f42)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 2812/8/2025
28. Communicable Disease Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23 (28-11)
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] 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. Due: 12/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 25c66b76-d482-412a-89b2-8c8142272f42)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,082/month
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About this daycare
- Location: OCALA, MARION County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Family Day Care Home
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