Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.83
- Local median
- 1.22
Sunny Daze Preschool East Inc
9922 E State Road 64, Bradenton, FL 34212
- License:
- C12MA0109
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 103
- License expiration:
- March 4, 2027
Typical cost: $1,170 - $1,575 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,170 - $1,575/mo
Median daily rate: $54.00 - $72.70
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Manatee County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionFebruary 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 16, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Sunny Daze Preschool East Inc from January 27, 2023 through February 27, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 27, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of March 27, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
2 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 9 local median in Bradenton
Compared to 78 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 24%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 46%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 2.23
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 26, 2025February 27, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 26, 2025February 27, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Upon arrival at the destination, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, failed to mark each child off the log as children departed the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed upon arrival at the destination, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, failed to mark each child off the log as children departed the vehicle on 2/27/2026. The operator advised the Licensing Specialist that a staff member marked the time for 2 children under the incorrect date. The Operator also stated it was 2/26/2027 where the child was not marked off, not 2/27/2026, she stated the information was in the incorrect location. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that a staff member added the times the child was marked off correctly for both dates. During th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed areas of the facility was observed to not be in good repair in that in the two-year- old classroom there is a vanity that has a brown bottom, on the back wall of the classroom, the left side of the vanity has pieces that are chipping and peeling. The areas are taped. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed, in the School Age building, in the classroom that has the AC unit, the left shutter door to the closet where the AC unit is located does not open and close properly. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed, in the School Age building, there is a storage room, labeled staff only to th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facilitys outdoor play area contained 2 uncovered posts with sharp screws exposed and accessible to children on the four and five-year-olds playground on the left side of the facility, the fence that leads to the one- year-olds playground. The posts were 3 feet 8 inches tall. The Operator has been given until 3/27/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A: A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the floor mats in the one-year-old classroom were stored in a bathroom. The Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that the bathroom is used as storage only, and the water to the sink and toilet are turned off. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the floor mats were removed from the unused bathroom. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Bedding and Linens: G. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens. All bedding and linens must be tho ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not have documentation to show completion of a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for 1 childcare personnel within 12 months of date of employment in childcare industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. The Operator has been given until 3/27/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training: Pursuant to Section 4 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the VPK room the corner of the walls that are by the bathroom and the wall behind the Television the drywall is peeling. There is paint peeling the wall in the table toys area. On the bus the seats are ripping and exposing the foam. The owner was given until March 14, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A fire hazard, [vents in the bathrooms had dust build up.], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a buildup of dust on the vents in the bathroom in the following classroom School Age and VPK. There is a vent in the back room in the school age room as well. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by having one of the personnel clean the vents. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 B.- General Health and Safety Requirements. B . It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fan ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-12
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 14 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 14 of the 14 employee records. REMINDER : In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025.Specialist reviewed 10 hours of annual in -service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed one personnel did not complete the additional School Readiness training by required date. The director was given until March 26, 2025, to come into compliance with this standa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-16
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the wooden climber in the first playground (outside the main office window) with the green sliding board and the climbing net bridge on each open end of the section is not secured. Counselor was able to easily shake the structure. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the wooden climber in the 1st playground is not secured. Counselor was able to easily shake the section of the wooden climber that has a green slide and net bridge on each open side. (This is on the 1st playground located outside the main office window.) The owner stated that she will have this playground closed until it is fixed. Signage of the playground closure was posted at time of inspection. Be sure to secure this structure prior to reopening this playground by due date given. At the time of inspection, the 3rd playground had a storage deck box with a broken lid (photos were taken of broken lid) and a garbage can with no lid was on this playgr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, 13 staff files were reviewed and no documentation of annual refresher education of the facility's exposure plan were in files. TA was given to director to have annual meeting that includes revision of this plan and to be sure to document the trainings. Please be sure to have signed documentation of this training by due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you describe the current process for ensuring all children are accounted for when they arrive at the center after being transported?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2026 inspection indicate that staff did not correctly mark children off the transportation log upon arrival. Asking about the current procedure helps clarify how the center now verifies that every child is accounted for after transit.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to regularly inspect the outdoor play areas to ensure there are no hazards like exposed hardware?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 noted that some outdoor play equipment had exposed hardware. This question allows the provider to explain their current maintenance and safety check routine for outdoor spaces.
- Context
- The facility was given until March 27, 2026, to address this item.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for tracking and verifying that all staff members have completed their required health and safety training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2025 identified that a staff member had not completed required training by the deadline. This question helps clarify how the administration monitors staff compliance with professional development requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage ongoing maintenance and repairs to ensure the facility remains in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show repeated findings regarding the physical condition of the facility, such as peeling paint or damaged fixtures. Asking about their maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the center stays on top of these repairs.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any updates to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center shares information helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and informed about any changes in operations. Clear communication is a key part of building a strong partnership between families and the facility.