
Palma Sola Early Learning Academy
7315 1st Ave W, Bradenton FL, 34209
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity110 children
Overview
About Us
Palma Sola Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 110 children in Bradenton, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Manatee County for 15 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 Palma Sola Early Learning Academy.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C12MA0137
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 6
FindingApr '23
Apr 13, 2023
32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [cilmber on the smaller playground outside of the 3 y/o classroom] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Comments The mulch on the sm… | 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 There was 1… | 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 The… | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Comments There were 3 children that had …
FindingJul '23
Jul 12, 2023
32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [see below]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Comments 32-3: During the inspection, Child Care … | 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 Child Care … | 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 33-…
FindingMar '24
Mar 14, 2024
21-10: The bath facility was not cleaned and/or sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, G Comments At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed that o… | 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 At the time of inspection, licensing…
FindingJul '25
Jul 16, 2025
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed in the cafeteria the left sink on the r… | 23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, … | 41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised th… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examinat
FindingNov '25
Nov 20, 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 [for the month of October]. CCF Ha… | 23-09: The facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Comments During the time of the … | 45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Comments During the time of the inspection, the Lic… | 46-07: The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the attendance roster was left behind in a different classroom].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Comments During the time of the insp…
FindingMar '26
Mar 23, 2026
23-09: The facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Comments During the previous ins…
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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