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Sugar Plum Academy

7800 New York Ave, Hudson FL, 34667

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning EnvironmentAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity173 children

Overview

About Us

Sugar Plum Academy is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 173 children in Hudson, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 4 years ago.

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 Sugar Plum Academy.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C06PA0372

ExpiresMay 12, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingAug '23

    Aug 25, 2023

    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 Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Child …

  2. FindingJan '24

    Jan 12, 2024

    23-08: The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[missing number of child care personnel in attendance for September 2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physica…

  3. FindingMay '24

    May 3, 2024

    19-05: The nap/sleep space interfered with exit areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, E Comments Licensing Specialist observed a nap mat with a child on it in front of an exterior exit in the four- and five-ye… | 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 [missing April 2024]. CCF Handbook… | 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 (Section 12.3, number 6) Sanitation and Equip…

  4. FindingAug '24

    Aug 2, 2024

    13-04: Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a knife stor… | 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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments During … | 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 During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist obser… | 24-21: Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ properly covered or sealed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Comments During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed an open bag o… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe o

  5. FindingOct '24

    Oct 18, 2024

    04-01: Supervision of children in the [2 year old classroom] group was inadequate in that [a child climbed onto a shelf and the shelf fell on top of the child. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requiremen… | 39-04: Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handb…

  6. FindingApr '25

    Apr 25, 2025

    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… | 40-17: Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Pa… | 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,…

  7. FindingSep '25

    Sep 10, 2025

    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 During the … | 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… | 45-02: Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR] Comments During the inspection, Licensing Specialist …

  8. FindingApr '26

    Apr 1, 2026

    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… | 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safet… | 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… | 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment … | 40-17: Medication which had expired or is no longer bein

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

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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