
Oceanside Learning Academy LLC
707 3rd Ave W, Palmetto FL, 34221
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity45 children
Overview
About Us
Oceanside Learning Academy LLC is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 45 children in Palmetto, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Manatee County for 7 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 Oceanside Learning Academy LLC.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C12MA0331
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingJul '24
Jul 25, 2024
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… | 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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection… | 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 [No documentation of monthly fire … | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [fall zone] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection licensing spec…
FindingApr '25
Apr 7, 2025
32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [jungle gym] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the previous inspection, the Licensi…
FindingApr '25
Apr 7, 2025
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… | 12-07: A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Duri… | 12-12: A fire hazard, [the vents in the bathroom had build up of dust], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments D… | 12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Durin… | 17-02: The facility's outdoor play area contained litter
FindingAug '25
Aug 8, 2025
17-10: Equipment or surfacing on the playground that posed a burn risk was used and a child sustained a burn. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, D Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, the provid… | 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 …
FindingAug '25
Aug 25, 2025
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,… | 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…
FindingDec '25
Dec 9, 2025
19-02: A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection visit Licensing Specialist ob…
FindingMar '26
Mar 25, 2026
04-02: One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [a 2 year old child was left in the bathroom by him self and up to his ankles in water], which posed an imminent threat to a child, and coul… | 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 the inspection, Child care p… | 21-07: Children did not receive assistance with toileting or bathing in accordance with their age or required needs. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, the… | 39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments During the inspection, the person in charge … | 39-04: Child care personnel failed to share the accident
FindingMar '26
Mar 25, 2026
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 … | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [jungle gym, red car] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Com… | 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… | 33-13: Child care personnel did not complete preservice
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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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