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A+ Growing Academy Inc

800 10th Ave W, Palmetto FL, 34221

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity328 children

Overview

About Us

A+ Growing Academy Inc is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 328 children in Palmetto, Florida. The program has served Palmetto families for over 21 years, according to its DCF licensing record.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting A+ Growing Academy Inc.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C12MA0124

ExpiresAug 14, 2026

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 7 with findings in the last 7

  1. FindingMar '23

    Mar 13, 2023

    04-01: Supervision of children in the [morning arrival] group was inadequate in that [Staff left children alone without adult supervision]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments During… | 11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments During time of inspection, Child Ca… | 39-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parent/guardian signature and date]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments During tim…

  2. FindingMay '23

    May 24, 2023

    04-06: There were insufficient personnel readily accessible to meet ratio requirements during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 (Section 5, number 5) General Requirements [SR] Comments During time of ins… | 07-02: The facility did not have documentation of current insurance coverage for the vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, D (Section 6.1, number 6) General Requirements [S… | 07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Comments During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that 1 of the 2 vehicles used for transport had… | 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 (S…

  3. FindingDec '23

    Dec 27, 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… | 46-01: There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments No attendance record in the ages 2-scho…

  4. FindingMar '24

    Mar 27, 2024

    09-06: The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C Comments At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed the 1 yr. old class wat… | 18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 12.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of in… | 35-12: The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Comments At the time of inspection …

  5. FindingAug '24

    Aug 1, 2024

    18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 12.4, number 6) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection licensing specialist ob… | 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 10.6, number 8) Physical Environment [SR] Comments D… | 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 Dur…

  6. FindingSep '24

    Sep 16, 2024

    04-01: Supervision of children in the [VPK ] group was inadequate in that [a child was left alone on the playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments During the time of inspectio…

  7. FindingJul '25

    Jul 23, 2025

    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… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comment… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety…

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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