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Bible Baptist Church of Palmetto Academy

1750 6th Ave W Unit 101, Palmetto FL, 34221

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity47 children

Overview

About Us

Bible Baptist Church of Palmetto Academy is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 47 children in Palmetto, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Manatee County for 12 years.

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 Bible Baptist Church of Palmetto Academy.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C12MA0279

ExpiresJan 23, 2027

Inspection History

1 clean inspection · 4 with findings in the last 5

  1. FindingJan '24

    Jan 4, 2024

    03-01: A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [17] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [17] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements … | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the facility did not have an available cover for the sandbox on the playground]. CCF Handbook, Se…

  2. FindingApr '24

    Apr 10, 2024

    03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [9] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time …

  3. FindingJan '25
    Summary pending
  4. FindingSep '25

    Sep 17, 2025

    17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR… | 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 (Section 2.1…

  5. CleanJan '26

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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

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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