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Free To Grow Academy Inc

5304 7th St E, Bradenton FL, 34203

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity34 children

Overview

About Us

Free To Grow Academy Inc is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 34 children in Bradenton, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Manatee County for 6 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Free To Grow Academy Inc.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C12MA0349

ExpiresDec 31, 2026

Inspection History

1 clean inspection · 7 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingAug '23

    Aug 7, 2023

    12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Comments At time of inspection, counselor observed an outlet cover missing in th… | 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 Ph… | 17-07: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments … | 28-02: 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] Comments At the time of inspection, counselor obser… | 29-16: Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or

  2. FindingSep '23

    Sep 11, 2023

    36-02: Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.4, A Comments AT time of reinspection, two staff members had C… | 37-07: Documentation of first aid training was not on file for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments At time of reinspection, no staff members had certificati…

  3. FindingDec '23

    Dec 11, 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 and photographed the c… | 29-01: Child care personnel did not wash their hands properly/thoroughly in that [staff did not wash their hands in the hand washing sink after changing a child. Only a baby wipe was used to clean hands.]. C… | 29-03: Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after diapering.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Comments At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed staff cleaning a child… | 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 … | 35-12: The facility does not have documentation for all

  4. FindingApr '24

    Apr 24, 2024

    17-07: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical E… | 24-16: Food was stored in an inappropriate area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2 Comments At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed an open bag of Chex mix and an open bag of Cheez… | 35-12: The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Comments At the time of inspection …

  5. FindingAug '24

    Aug 22, 2024

    30-10: Soiled disposable diapers were not disposed of in a plastic-lined, securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the time of inspection lice…

  6. FindingNov '24

    Nov 20, 2024

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, Licensi… | 18-06: 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] Comments Du… | 23-02: 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 Environmen… | 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 (Section 2.1…

  7. FindingDec '25

    Dec 29, 2025

    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 (S… | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Ph… | 24-18: Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Co… | 33-13: Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with …

  8. CleanApr '26

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

Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.

Signals of care

Strengths

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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