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Sunny Side Academy

Licensed
21Elevated Risk

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4.8(18)Yelp(0)Claimed on Google
VPKSchool Readiness
Center-based

On record in Florida.

7600 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach FL, 33405

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Licensed for
89 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

6:30AM to 6:00PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
6:30 AM–6 PM
Tue
6:30 AM–6 PM
Wed
6:30 AM–6 PM
Thu
6:30 AM–6 PM
Fri
6:30 AM–6 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Parking

  • Free parking lot

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

Ages and programs

Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Sunny Side Academy and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Licensed to serve

  • 6 wks – 5 yrs

Programs on record

  • After School
  • Before School
  • Drop In
  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
  • Infant Care

The public record

License number
C15PB0096
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
89 children
Address
7600 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach FL, 33405
County
Palm Beach County
Website
Not listed
License issued
July 14, 2023
License expires
December 31, 2026

This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.

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.

Inspection record

Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.

2 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 4

  1. CleanJul '24
  2. CleanDec '24
  3. FindingDec '25

    Dec 8, 2025

    31-03: The facility failed to provide a ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR] … | 31-05: The facility had no system for completing routine checks of equipment that included all supports above and below ground, all connectors, and moving parts. Comments The facility had no system for compl… | 32-03: The facility's first aid kit did not contain the following item(s): [1;6; 7] 1. Soap; Band-Aids or equivalent 2. Sterile gauze squares and rolls 3. Cotton balls or applicators 4. Adhesive tape 5. Ther… | 34-03: The attendance log was not available for review where the group of children were located. (Section 19.3, number 1) Safety [SR] Comments Teacher in the VPK room did not have the attendance with the gro… | 46-12: Menus /Food Temperature logs were not kept for a

  4. FindingJan '26

    Jan 28, 2026

    13-03: The bleach/water solution was not made fresh each day. Comments At the time of inspection, sanitize bottle in the Daisie room not properly dated with today's date. Staff was able to correct it by maki… | 16-04: Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [At the time of inspection, did observe a broom and a dustpan being stored on the floor of the infant room (Daisie room… | 34-02: The daily attendance log for the [At the time of inspection, infant Milan Molina was present but was not signed into attendance log. staff was able to correct by signing him in.] group did not include… | 34-04: Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person. Comments At the time of inspection, at caterpillar room youth Evan J. was sign into caterpillar room but was not… | 65-01: The personnel record for staff did not include a

Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. 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

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

How the reviews split

The 4.8 average comes from 18 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star17
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star1
  • 1 star0

Questions parents ask about Sunny Side Academy

Is Sunny Side Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Sunny Side Academy holds Florida DCF licence C15PB0096, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on July 14, 2023. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Sunny Side Academy offer free VPK?

Yes. Sunny Side Academy is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.

Does Sunny Side Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Sunny Side Academy participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.

What are Sunny Side Academy's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Sunny Side Academy care for?

Sunny Side Academy is licensed for up to 89 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Sunny Side Academy had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 7 inspections at Sunny Side Academy, 2 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.