
Smiling Faces Junior Academy Inc
1720 11th St W, Bradenton FL, 34205
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity103 children
Overview
About Us
Smiling Faces Junior Academy Inc is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 103 children in Bradenton, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Manatee County for 7 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. The provider identifies as a faith-based program in its DCF filing. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Smiling Faces Junior Academy Inc.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C12MA0316
Inspection History
1 clean inspection · 7 with findings in the last 8
FindingApr '23
Apr 11, 2023
18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D Physical Environment [SR] Comments There were children observed in several cl… | 19-02: A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments The licensing representative observed children napp… | 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 [in that no fire drill was complet… | 30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments The diaper changing pad in the 1-year old room was observed to ha… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not a
FindingJun '23
Jun 20, 2023
01-03: The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S. Comments At the time of inspection the license posted on the sign out front of the building was not the correct li… | 12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection the closet with the tiled s… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection the van had a broken … | 12-13: The facility did not have documentation that custodial parents or guardian are given written notification of animals on the premises. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, C (Section 10, number 9) Physical Envir… | 12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet cover
FindingDec '23
Dec 4, 2023
17-02: The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environm…
FindingMar '24
Mar 26, 2024
09-01: The facility didnt have a written plan of scheduled activities. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 (Section 7, number 1) General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of inspection licensing specialist observ… | 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 Comments At the time of inspection licensing specialists observed … | 35-11: The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Comments At the time of inspection no an…
FindingJul '24
Jul 11, 2024
32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [sliding boards] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the ins…
FindingJul '25
Jul 21, 2025
09-06: The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments During the in… | 12-03: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During th…
FindingOct '25
Oct 29, 2025
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… | 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 …
- CleanFeb '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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