Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.92
- Local median
- 1.22
Countryside Academy For Children
5807 18th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
- License:
- C12MA0355
- 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
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 57
- License expiration:
- December 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
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionDecember 9, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 9, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Countryside Academy For Children from March 16, 2023 through December 9, 2025.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 22, 2024 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
Four later inspections, from November 20, 2024 through December 9, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 9 local median in 34208
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 32%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 46%
- Local median
- 45%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.75
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 7:1 1(Infants) and 6 ( 1 year old's) ( second person went into room to bring this back into compliance) 11:1 2-year olds 12:1 2(3-year olds) and 10(4-year old's) 2:1 - 3- year old's 2 other personnel During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed one teacher in with one infant and six- 1 year old's. Then a second person went into the room after the licensing specialist asked them for another person to be in the classroom. This was during nap time. This is being marked completed at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.3.1 A. Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- 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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground the wooden fence on the far left of the playground by starting by the tree there was colored nails sticking out. The nails was in the section of the fence that was closer to the top of the fence. The director was given until September 23, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails , glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by September 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swing sets, jungle gym(red, blue, yellow and green), jungle gym (yellow slide), platform that is blue and green] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground the mulch under the swing sets measured at 2 inches, jungle gym (red, blue, yellow and green) measured at 3 inches, jungle gym (yellow slide) measured at 3 inches , platform that is blue and green measured at 5 inches. The director was given until September 23, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.12.D.1- Outdoor Equipment. D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of g ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
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 time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed a mat that was torn. A replacement was brought to the room and the torn mat was discarded bringing this back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Last approved fire inspection date: 10-13-23 Last fire drill documented/conducted: 9-29-23 Fire extinguisher expiration date: 1-31-24
- Correction status
- Due by November 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection counselor observed children napping closer than 18" apart in three of the four classrooms. TA was given to director on proper spacing of cots. Be sure to space out cots at least 18" apart and be sure no children are blocking the exits with their cots.
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [did not have a completed 10 hrs. of annual in service training documentation]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During inspection, counselor reviewed 13 staff files and 2 of 13 files did not have the 10 hours of annual training completed by June 30, 2023. Be sure to email counselor documentation of 10 completed training hours for the June 30, 2022 - July 1, 2023 for both staff members by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 21, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- In the rear corner of the infant/1-year old playground, there is a gap that is greater than 3 1/2" where the chainlink fencing meets the exterior/perimeter wood fencing. There was a small foldable toddler slide pushed up into the corner observed today in an effort to close this gap. Technical assistance was provided. Please close this gap with an additional piece of wood or a metal pole, or some other sturdy/secure material that is at least 4 feet in height. Please ensure that this is corrected by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- There were 2 staff who have been employed for more than 30 days who have not yet completed the safe sleep training. Technical assistance was provided. Please ensure that these 2 staff complete this training by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [outdoor play area] group was inadequate in that [Child 1 walked from the far end of the property (outside the gate) where the infant/ones play area was, all the way to the parking lot]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child 1 was on the playground in their class group doing an activity. Child 1 left the group and went to the infant/ones play area. Child 1 lifted the gate latch to open the gate and enter the area. There was one teacher present in the infant/ones play area. Teacher 1 acknowledged to CCRC and Manatee CPI that she was aware he had entered the area. Teacher 1 stated that the child does this often and since their class only had 3 children it was okay for Child 1 to be in there, per ratio. Teacher 1 stated they turned their back to attended to another child and when Teacher 1 went back to monitoring all children, Child 1 was not in the play area anymore. Teacher 1 stated they tho ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- CCRC observed that there was an incident report written and signed by parent on the day of incident referenced in complaint. However, CCRC observed that there was no incident report for the incident that happened a week prior to the complaint. The incident a week prior; Child 1 tried to leave the infant/ones play area through the side gate, a teacher stopped him before he was able to get out of the gate. Parent was never notified of the incident of Child 1 trying to leave the area. TA: All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur.
- Correction status
- Due by March 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [Child 1 left one group and went to another group without being handed off appropriately. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Inspector notes
- Child 1 was on the playground left their class group and went to the infant/ones class group without either teacher knowing. Both attendance logs were not accurate in the matter that Child 1 was not signed out of one class and signed into the other. CCRC did check attendance records at time of inspection and during inspection they were all accurate. 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 childcare personnel and the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
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
How does your team ensure that classroom ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, including during nap times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in August 2024 where a classroom was found to be out of ratio during nap time. This question helps understand the current staffing procedures used to keep children properly supervised at all times.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have not noted this issue.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that nap time environments meet all safety requirements, such as cot spacing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 noted that cots were placed closer together than the required distance. This question allows the director to explain the current setup and supervision practices during rest periods.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your current process for checking and maintaining the safety of your outdoor play equipment and fencing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2024 identified concerns regarding the maintenance of ground cover under playground equipment and the condition of the fencing. Asking about the current routine helps parents understand how the facility keeps the play area secure and well-maintained.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage staff training requirements to ensure all teachers are up to date on their professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2023 indicated that some staff files were missing documentation of required annual training hours. This question helps parents learn about the center's current system for tracking and completing staff education.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with parents regarding daily routines and any changes in classroom staffing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps families feel confident in the care their children receive. Understanding how the center shares information about daily activities and staffing changes provides insight into their partnership with parents.