Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.54
- Local median
- 1.82
Next Generation Academics
4635 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
- License:
- C12MA0380
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:45AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 118
- License expiration:
- March 27, 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 inspectionMarch 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Next Generation Academics from March 22, 2023 through March 12, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 12, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of March 22, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 20
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 5
5 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34207
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 30%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 54%
- Local median
- 52%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 4.3
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 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
October 23, 2023March 6, 2024June 26, 2024March 12, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
June 26, 2024March 10, 2025July 23, 2025March 12, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 23, 2023March 6, 2024June 26, 2024Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 26, 2024March 12, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 10, 2025March 12, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a vehicle used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle in that the vehicle alarm did not sound within 1 minute. The Operator has been given until 3/22/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4: Vehicle Requirements : For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-05
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The gap measured 10 inches wide by 4 inches high. The Operator added sand to the space where there was a gap bringing it back into compliance. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facilitys fencing had a hole that was not in good repair and unsafe for children in that the edges of the hole contained sharp edges. The Operator has been given until 3/22/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, S ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
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 larger jungle gym was not in good repair]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to care in that the larger jungle gym on the right side third level of steps, the covering was peeling on the outside closest to the ground and on the inside where the children step. The Operator has been given until 3/22/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and plac ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 3 childcare personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. The Operator has been given until 4/12/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook: Section 3.1: Preservice: Childcare personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All childcare personnel must comp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility does not have documentation for all childcare personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. The Operator has been given until 4/12/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6: Health Requirements: There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 12, 2026
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
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [some transportation logs did not include documentation that the children got on and off the vehicle at the pickup and destination locations.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the Previous Renewal inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that some of the transportation logs did not include the documentation that the children got off the vehicle at the destination and documentation that the children got back on the vehicle after leaving the destination, the secondary signature or the driver signature. During the reinspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that there were 3 transportation logs that were not in compliance in that the children were not checked off when leaving the vehicle. The Operator has been given until 8/23/2025 to compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the fire extinguisher tag was not current for the facility's vehicle. The Fire Extinguisher tag was dated 07/2022. 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 3.8.2, B Fire Safety B. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced, and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by August 23, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- 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 [within 30 days from the previous month]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the last fire drill was not conducted monthly in that the last fire drill was conducted on 6/4/2025. The Fire inspection was completed on 1/23/2025. The provider brought this standard back into compliance at the time of the inspection by doing a fire drill with Licensing Specialist. There were 4 adults and 22 children present. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.8.4 A-C Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [some transportation logs did not include documentation that the children got off the vehicle at the destination and documentation that the children got back on the vehicle after leaving the destination, the secondary signature or the driver signature.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 5-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that some transportation logs did not include documentation that the children got off the vehicle at the destination and documentation that the children got back on the vehicle after leaving the destination, the secondary signature or the driver signature. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
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 time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 6 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 6 of the 6 employee records. REMINDER : In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. 33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 employee did not complete the DCF 5 hour early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Pursuant to Section 402.305 (2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection licensing specialist observed that the driver physical examination was expired. Be sure to have a new physical by due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 B Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 15 B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures. •
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
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 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection licensing specialist observed that the first restroom light was down to one fluorescent light bulb and it was flickering. Be sure to have the lights replaced in the restroom by the due date. 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 areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A wading pool, or inflatable water slide with a landing area where water collects, was used by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, H
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed two blow up wading pools in the back playground area. Director stated that the school agers used these on water days. The pools were removed from the playground area at the time of inspection bringing this back into compliance. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.12.H- Outdoor Equipment. H wading pools, including inflatable water slides with a landing area where water collects, are prohibited.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-10
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
- During the inspection licensing specialist observed that the two new staff members did not have exposure plan training documentation. Be sure to have staff trained on exposure plan by due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6 Health Requirements There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers fo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 19.5, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed file checklist that the two newest staff members did not have a 5131 in their employee file. The director downloaded and completed the forms on the two staff members at the time of inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents , Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in paragraph 65C-22.001(7)(b), F.A.C.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of dried goods were not [ properly covered or sealed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed an open box of cereal that was not stored in a sealed container. Be sure to have all open foods stored in a sealed container with date on the container that is labeled with the date the food was opened by due date stated. TA Opened packages of dried goods must be properly covered/sealed, properly stored, and discarded according to the manufacturers recommended date or if the quality of the food has been compromised.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-22
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Soiled disposable diapers were not disposed of in a plastic-lined, securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J (Section 12.3, number 7) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed a trash can in the children's restroom without a securely covered lid that contained a used pullup. Be sure to have a trash can with a securely fitted lid and plastic lined for disposing of pull-ups. TA Soiled or wet disposable diapers must be disposed of in a plastic lined, securely covered container that is not accessible to the children. The container must be emptied, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected, at least, daily.
- Correction status
- Due by April 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-10
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing counselor observed and photographed toilet paper roll sitting on the floor for children to use. There were no toilet paper holders in the restroom. Be sure to have the toilet paper that the children use up off the floor on a holder by due date given. Licensing counselor also observed and photographed the air return vent in the school age room, the ceiling fan in the school age room and the air return vent in the preschool room in need of cleaning. Be sure to wipe down all vents and ceiling fans on a regular basis. Be sure to have the vents and ceiling fans wiped clean by due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by November 23, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food was stored in an inappropriate area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, licensing counselor observed and photographed snacks in the school age refrigerator stored improperly. The vanilla wafers open box was in a bowl with the box top open and the foil bag just folded down not clipped closed. No date was on the box as to when the wafers were opened. A capri Sun juice box was opened and stored on the door. Director disposed of the opened snack at time of inspection. TA D. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-16
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing counselor observed and photographed milk in the school age refrigerator that was dated best by October 15. This was 8 days past the best buy date. The director threw out this milk. TA B. Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
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 process for ensuring the outdoor play area fencing is secure and free of gaps?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection noted gaps in the fencing that could allow children to exit the play area. Asking about the current maintenance process helps families understand how the center ensures the perimeter remains secure for children.
- Context
- Corrected at inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you verify that all transportation vehicles are equipped with the required alarm systems to ensure children are never left behind?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2026 show a finding regarding the required vehicle alarm system. Asking about this process helps parents understand the safety measures in place for children during transport.
- Context
- Correction due date 3/22/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through the daily procedures for maintaining and documenting the transportation logs when children are picked up and dropped off?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that transportation log documentation has been a recurring topic in multiple inspections over the past few years. This question provides an opportunity to hear how the center has updated its logging procedures to ensure accuracy.
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Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members complete their required training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 identified that some personnel had not completed required preservice training. This question allows the director to describe how they track and verify staff training requirements to ensure all caregivers are properly prepared.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often does the center conduct safety checks on playground equipment to ensure everything is in good repair for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports have noted issues with playground equipment maintenance in recent years. Asking about the frequency and nature of these safety checks helps families understand how the center maintains its outdoor environment.
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