Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.69
- Local median
- 1.69
A+ Growing Academy Inc
800 10th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
- License:
- C12MA0124
- 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, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 328
- License expiration:
- August 14, 2026
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 inspectionNovember 19, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 19, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for A+ Growing Academy Inc from January 13, 2023 through November 19, 2025.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 23, 2025 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of August 3, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 22
- Higher-concern violations
- 10
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 10 local median in 34221
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 30%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 54%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 2.56
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 27, 2024July 23, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 27, 2024August 1, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed cleaning solutions was stored in an unlocked cabinet in the toddler classroom. The director was given until 8/3/2025 , to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.2 B Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons. B . All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 114 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 114 of the 114 childrens records. The Licensing Specialist observed one child's file which had an expired immunization form. The Operator was given until 8/23/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 F Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immuni ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 114 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 114 of the 114 childrens records. The Licensing Specialist observed one child's file which did not have a Health Examination form. The Operator was given until 8/23/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 C Student Health Records: C: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Exam ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [VPK ] group was inadequate in that [a child was left alone on the playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of inspection, Director advised Licensing Specialist that the child was left alone on the playground during the time of transitioning from opening classroom to the VPK classroom. During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance; CCF Handbook Section 2.4.1 A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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 12.4, number 6) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed that some of the nap time blankets were touching other student's nap time blankets. The director instructed the teachers to be sure to go through and make sure that no nap items are sticking out of the individual cubby they are stored and the staff were able to refold the nap items bringing this back into compliance. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.6.1 G- 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 th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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 10.6, number 8) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection licensing specialist observed that the toilet in the preschool room the girls restroom toilet was not working properly. Be sure to have the toilet in proper working order by September 1, 2024. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.7 I- Restrooms and Bath Facilities. I. Each toilet and sink must be maintained in good operating condition, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected as needed, but at least once per day. Sinks utilized for teeth brushing activities/procedures by the children must be sanitized prior to the activity occurring.
- Correction status
- Due by September 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-11
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection licensing specialist observed that one staff member did not have her introductory trainings started within 90 days of employment. Director was able to have the staff member register for her first training bringing this back into compliance at the time of inspection. Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance CCF Handbook Section 4.1 Beginning Training Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the childcare i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed the 1 yr. old class watching a video while transitioning to painting activity. Licensing specialist explained that electronic media with children under 2 years is not permitted per handbook. The teacher put on just music and covered the video bringing this back into compliance. TA Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 12.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed the mats were torn on the corners and the foam was exposed in the two year old room and the school age room. Be sure to replace the mats that are torn by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed that two new employees were not trained prior to starting employment and there was no documentation of annual refresher training of the center's exposure plan. TA Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that childcare personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood, and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A storage building that opens into the playground has damage that could affect children occupying the playground on the north end of the facility. The observed damage is along the roof line of the building and also a palm tree that has grown over the fence and could hurt a child. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by January 10, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- No attendance record in the ages 2-school age class during naptime 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the child care personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 63 A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- There were insufficient personnel readily accessible to meet ratio requirements during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 (Section 5, number 5) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed during naptime 6 staff in the building there were not enough childcare personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. TA- During nap time, childcare personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other childcare personnel required to meet the staff-to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 months of age, who must have direct super ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-06
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of current insurance coverage for the vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, D (Section 6.1, number 6) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed the facility could not show documentation of current insurance coverage for both vehicles used to transport children in care. TA-All child care facilities must comply with the insurance requirements found in Section 316.615(4), F.S. Documentation shall be maintained at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Inspector notes
- During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that 1 of the 2 vehicles used for transport had the vehicle alarm inside, however it was not in working order. TA-By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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 (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that tools Roundup weed and grass killer, motor oil and other hazardous materials was not locked and was accessible and in reach of children in the storage shed on the playground. TA-All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times. The standard was brought back into compliance when the childcare perso ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Cotton balls or applicators, Adhesive tape, Digital thermometer, Tweezers, Scissors]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 13.5) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed the facility's first aid kit in both vehicles were missing the following items: Cotton balls or applicators, Adhesive tape, Digital thermometer, Tweezers, Scissors. TA- Each kit must be kept in a closed container and labeled First Aid and must, at a minimum, include: 1. Soap and hand sanitizer (to be used with supervision if hands are not visibly soiled and if no water is present), 2. Adhesive bandages, 3. Disposable, non-porous gloves, 4. Cotton balls or applicators, 5. Sterile gauze pads or rolls, 6. Adhesive tape, 7. Digital thermometer, 8. Tweezers, 9. Pre-moistened wipes, 10. Scissors, 11. Bottled water (for clean ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 3 children with expired shot records. TA- The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian.
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B
- Inspector notes
- During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed in the 3-year-old room none of the 14 children were signed in and in the 1-year- old class a child was signed in but was not there. TA-Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. The standard was brought back into compliance when the childcare personnel updated their at ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [morning arrival] group was inadequate in that [Staff left children alone without adult supervision]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation was told by staff, Children were left alone without adult supervision in the gathering spot during morning arrival for a short period of time. TA- B. Childcare personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without childcare personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation was told by staff, that a staff member grabbed two children's wrist to redirect them to a sitting position. TA- A. The childcare facility shall adopt a discipline policy consistent with Section 402.305(12), F.S., including standards that prohibit children from being subjected to discipline, which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting. Spanking or any other form of physical punishment is prohibited. B. The childcare facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies. C. Verification that the childcare facility has provided the pare ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parent/guardian signature and date]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed accident/incident report with no parent/guardian signature and date. TA- C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program childcare personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program childcare personnel signatures may include the director/childcare personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
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 explain the current procedures for ensuring that all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials are kept securely locked away from children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in July 2025 where cleaning solutions were found in an unlocked cabinet in a classroom. This question helps clarify the steps taken to ensure all hazardous items remain inaccessible to children.
- Context
- The provider was given a correction due date of 8/3/2025 for this finding.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that children are always under direct supervision, especially during transitions between classrooms or play areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2024 noted an instance where a child was left alone on the playground during a transition. This question allows the director to explain the current supervision protocols used to keep children safe during busy times of the day.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from both 2024 and 2025 show multiple instances where student health or immunization documentation was missing or expired. This question helps parents understand the current administrative process for maintaining these important records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the daily routine for cleaning and maintaining classroom equipment, such as nap mats and restrooms, to ensure they stay in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2024 indicate multiple findings regarding the storage of bedding and the maintenance of restroom facilities. This question provides insight into how the center currently monitors and cleans its physical environment.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily activities and the curriculum being used in the classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a provider shares information about daily routines and educational goals helps parents feel more connected to their child's experience and daily development.