Sunny Daze Preschool East Inc
BRADENTON, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address9922 E State Road 64, Bradenton FL, 34212
CountyMANATEE
Phone9417500042
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Capacity103
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High8
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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9922 E State Road 64, Bradenton FL, 34212, BRADENTON, FL 34212
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/27/2026
- High1
- Medium-High7
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- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 052/27/2026
05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (05-05)
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] Comments: 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 the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2, F, G: Transportation Log: F. Upon arrival at the destination by vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must: 1. Mark each child off the log as the child departs the vehicle; 2. Conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle interior to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle; and 3. Record, sign, and date the transportation log immediately, verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the visual sweep was conducted. 4. Ensure that a second child care personnel conducts a second visual sweep, signs and dates the transportation log verifying that all children were accounted for, and that the log is complete. 5. If the provider contracts with an outside entity to provide transportation, then the provider must assign a child care personnel to perform the duties of the driver outlined above in numbers 1-3. 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-27. View official inspection document (report adba31fe-7673-4461-859e-71a7a9e4aaf1)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 122/27/2026
12. (12-02)
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] Comments: 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 the left of the room that has the AC unit, there was a latch that kept the door locked that was broken. The screw of the latch was not screwed into the door causing the door to open, when turning the knob and opening the door. The room is being used for storage. The light switch case that is located inside the room, has a broken cover. The latch to the storage room was repaired during the inspection in that the Operator secured the latch to the door so that the door did not open when turning the knob. The Licensing Specialist did not observe children in the school age building at any time during the inspection. 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 3.1 A: General Health and Safety Requirements A. All childcare 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 and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 3/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-27. View official inspection document (report adba31fe-7673-4461-859e-71a7a9e4aaf1)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 172/27/2026
17. (17-01)
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] Comments: 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. Due: 3/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-27. View official inspection document (report adba31fe-7673-4461-859e-71a7a9e4aaf1)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 182/27/2026
18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (18-12)
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] Comments: 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 thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week, and before use by another child. H. Bedding and linens shall not be stored in the bathroom, unless stored in cabinets. 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments This facility does not offer infant care. (not applicable) Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-27. View official inspection document (report adba31fe-7673-4461-859e-71a7a9e4aaf1)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 332/27/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-06)
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) Comments: 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 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.5, C Documentation of Training: The Departments training transcript is the only acceptable verification of successful completion of the Departments training, early literacy courses and school-age training documentation. C: Early literacy courses and school-age training documentation must be uploaded into the Florida Pathways (Registry), which may be accessed from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Due: 3/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-27. View official inspection document (report adba31fe-7673-4461-859e-71a7a9e4aaf1)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 122/26/2025
12. (12-02)
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] Comments: 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 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 and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-26. View official inspection document (report be17ca17-cdf7-48a1-b338-a720490bda4e)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 122/26/2025
12. (12-12)
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] Comments: 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 fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-26. View official inspection document (report be17ca17-cdf7-48a1-b338-a720490bda4e)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 332/26/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-16)
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] Comments: 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 standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Section 3.1 Preservice. Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-26. View official inspection document (report be17ca17-cdf7-48a1-b338-a720490bda4e)
Not corrected
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
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About this daycare
- Location: BRADENTON, MANATEE County
- Capacity: 103
- Type: Child Care Facility
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