
Peppermint Patti's Academy Inc
2306 S 39th St, Fort Pierce FL, 34981
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity113 children
Overview
About Us
Peppermint Patti's Academy Inc is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 113 children in Fort Pierce, Florida. The program has served Fort Pierce families for over 22 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Peppermint Patti's Academy Inc.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C19SL0039
Inspection History
3 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 8
FindingJan '24
Jan 16, 2024
33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 … | 37-06: The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Digital thermometer, Tweezers, Scissors, Bottled water]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 13.5) Health Req…
FindingJun '24
Jun 11, 2024
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Inside of the portable classroom the dual light switch plate near the … | 12-03: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments Two sets of electrical outlets inside of the port… | 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… | 21-11: The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Physical Environment [SR] Comments The restroom inside of thi…
FindingSep '24
Sep 10, 2024
41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments #41 - #42 Reviewed (6) toddler files, …
- CleanFeb '25
- CleanJun '25
- CleanOct '25
FindingJan '26
Jan 27, 2026
05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [Driver's signature for 1/26/26 afteroon]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments Driv… | 06-01: The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [S… | 37-06: The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Scissors, A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures, Digital thermometer]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 2.1 Heal…
FindingJun '26
Jun 2, 2026
12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments The Toddler classroom have several d… | 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 The Toddler classroom wall hav…
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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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
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