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Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy

11015 Passage Dr, Bradenton FL, 34211

12Elevated Risk
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VPKCenter-basedFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity156 children

Overview

About Us

Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 156 children in Bradenton, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Manatee County for 8 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK). Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C12MA0309

ExpiresDec 31, 2026

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 6

  1. FindingDec '23

    Dec 8, 2023

    09-06: The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C Comments At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed a group of children in… | 13-02: 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 Co… | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments At …

  2. FindingApr '24

    Apr 29, 2024

    33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments During the … | 33-06: 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 employ… | 45-04: An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Comments During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 employees that did not have the document…

  3. FindingJun '24

    Jun 7, 2024

    33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments During the … | 33-06: 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 employ…

  4. FindingSep '24

    Sep 4, 2024

    25-17: Food provided by parents/guardians was not properly stored and handled in a sanitary manner to prevent contamination or spoilage. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, E Comments During the inspection, Licensi… | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments Dur…

  5. FindingAug '25

    Aug 29, 2025

    03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. Comments On 8/29/2025, there was 28 staff and n… | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments Dur… | 33-06: 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 employ…

  6. FindingNov '25

    Nov 6, 2025

    39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Comments During the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed chil… | 47-01: 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 Comments During the time of the…

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

Verified Credentials

  • Level 2 Background Checks
  • CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
  • Secure Entry System
  • Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)

Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.

What the record says

Provider highlights

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

Points to verify

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