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North River Early Learning Academy

1707 36th Ave E, Palmetto FL, 34221

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VPKCenter-basedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity20 children

Overview

About Us

North River Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center with a small DCF-licensed capacity of 20 children in Palmetto, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 3 years ago.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK). Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting North River Early Learning Academy.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C12MA0378

ExpiresFeb 8, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 6

  1. FindingOct '23

    Oct 11, 2023

    30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Comments During this inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the diaper changing surface was …

  2. FindingJan '24

    Jan 26, 2024

    03-01: A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [19] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [19] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. Comments At approximately 1035am during this i… | 22-01: The facility did not have an operable corded telephone available to all child care personnel during hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Comments 3.8 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness … | 23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, … | 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 One… | 36-03: The facility had an inadequate number of child ca

  3. FindingMay '24

    May 16, 2024

    24-21: Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ labeled with date]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D Comments At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed all snacks… | 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 Comments At the time of inspection…

  4. FindingJan '25

    Jan 29, 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 … | 33-05: Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the indust… | 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 35-12: During the inspecti…

  5. FindingSep '25

    Sep 19, 2025

    09-06: The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that there were one 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 [during the months of June, July, … | 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 Comments During the time of th…

  6. FindingFeb '26

    Feb 2, 2026

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed an area(s) of the facility was observed… | 17-05: The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed th… | 36-03: The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Comments During the insp…

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)
  • Environment: Small-group setting (capacity of 20 children)

Points to verify

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