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Manatee Preschool Academy

6060 State Road 70 E Unit A, Bradenton FL, 34203

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Center-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity31 children

Overview

About Us

Manatee Preschool Academy is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 31 children in Bradenton, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 1 year ago.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C12MA0396

ExpiresAug 1, 2027

Inspection History

1 clean inspection · 3 with findings in the last 4

  1. CleanJul '24
  2. FindingJul '25

    Jul 9, 2025

    23-06: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [the director stated that she does… | 23-08: The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[a fire drill for May 2025 or June 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Comments 23-8: During the inspection, Li… | 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 Comments 28-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that th… | 30-01: Diapering occurred in a room that did not have a hand washing station or did not have a hand washing station in an adjoining area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A Comments 30-1: During the inspection,… | 30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was no

  3. FindingOct '25

    Oct 29, 2025

    03-01: A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [12] children is required. A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [15] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. Comments First Ratio: 3:15 infants-fours Secon…

  4. FindingApr '26

    Apr 1, 2026

    13-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Comments During the inspectio… | 24-21: Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ properly covered or sealed, labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observe… | 30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a diaper changing surface that was not… | 30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Comments During the inspection, the Licensing… | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who wor

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.

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