Doodle Bugs! Children's Learning Academy

BRADENTON, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity156
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
Est. price$922/mo

Contact information

Address11015 Passage Dr, Bradenton FL, 34211

CityBRADENTON, FL 34211

CountyMANATEE

Phone9417570330

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

Capacity156

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/6/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium10
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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11015 Passage Dr, Bradenton FL, 34211, BRADENTON, FL 34211

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  4. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/6/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4711/6/2025

    47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 (47-01)

    Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Comments: During the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. This standard is being marked as resolved at the time of the inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments During the inspection, the Operator did not have any additional questions, comments or concerns that they wanted to include in the inspection. Counselor Comments Information Updates: Please visit our website at, View official inspection document for information regarding -Child care news/announcements -Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Codes, Licensing Handbooks, and Classification Summaries -Brochures, fact sheets, publications, reports, forms, and applications Important Contacts: Child Care Training Information Center [CCTIC]: 1-888-FL-CCTIC | 1-888-352-2842 Background Screening Helpdesk: 1-850-300-4247 Florida Abuse Hotline: 1-800-96-ABUSE | 1-800-962-2873 Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: The Background Screening Clearinghouse will generate e-mails and send you, the provider, a reminder at 60, 30, and 21 days prior to the retention date expiration. Please note, you will only receive that notification for the staff that are on your facility roster. Please keep your roster current in the Clearinghouse to avoid confusion on expiration dates, or unwanted notifications. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Isabelle Gonzalez Date: 11/06/2025 ____________________________________________ Received by: Marissa Lee Date: 11/06/2025 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report 573b5184-e5d5-478f-9443-e50afb08dd94)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 3911/6/2025

    39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-03)

    Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Comments: During the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. This standard is being marked as resolved at the time of inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A 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. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-06. View official inspection document (report 573b5184-e5d5-478f-9443-e50afb08dd94)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 408/29/2025

    40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (40-17)

    Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that there was prescription medication and non-prescription diaper cream that expired. The medication expired on 7/31/2025. Non-prescription diaper cream expired 3/31/2025. The Operator has been given until 9/29/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Medication. H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded. RECORD KEEPING Due: 9/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-29. View official inspection document (report fb12594b-fad3-410c-a623-9d25aa76ff70)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 408/29/2025

    40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (40-15)

    Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G Comments: *** During the time of inspection, the licensing specialist observed that in class 3 the cabinet underneath the changing table was unlocked. When the licensing specialist opened the cabinet, she observed a non-prescription medication diaper creams that were all accessible to the children in care. During the inspection the standard was brought back into compliance when the teacher locked the cabinet underneath the changing table, all three non-prescription medication diaper creams no longer accessible to the children in care. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-29. View official inspection document (report fb12594b-fad3-410c-a623-9d25aa76ff70)

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium riskStandard 338/29/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (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 Comments: During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 45 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 45 of the 45 employee records. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 3 personnel that has not completed their five-hour early literacy and language development course. The Operator was given until 9/29/2025, to come into compliance with this standard. 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 childcare 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 childcare industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Childcare 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. Due: 9/29/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-29. View official inspection document (report fb12594b-fad3-410c-a623-9d25aa76ff70)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium riskStandard 338/29/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-03)

    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 Comments: During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 45 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 45 of the 45 employee records. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one personnel that has not begun their introductory training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the personnel began introductory training at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, the 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 industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the childcare industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the childcare industry in any licensed Florida childcare facility. This may be accomplished by classroom attendance in a department-approved training course, acquiring an educational exemption from a department-approved training course, beginning a department-approved online childcare training course, or by receiving results from a department-approved competency examination. The childcare program is responsible for obtaining training documentation from childcare personnel. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-29. View official inspection document (report fb12594b-fad3-410c-a623-9d25aa76ff70)

    Corrected at inspection
  7. High riskStandard 038/29/2025

    03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (03-01)

    A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. Comments: On 8/29/2025, there was 28 staff and no children on site due to the facility being closed for staff development day. On 9/4/2025 the ratio was: The first ratios taken upon arrival were as follows: Class 1- 2:5 All Infants Class 2- 2:6 All Infants Class 3- 2:11 (1) Infant and (10) One-year olds Class 4- 3:10 All one-year-olds Class 5- 2:11 Mixed- (2) One-year-olds and (9) Two-year- olds Class 6- 2:12 All two-years-old Class 7- 2:21 Mixed- 12(3s) and 7 (2s) Class 8- 2:18 Mixed- 20 (3s) and 2 (4s) Class 9-3:16 Mixed- 1 (3s) and 15 (4s) The second ratios taken when the standard was brought back into compliance were as follows: Class 1- 2:5 All Infants Class 2- 2:7 All Infants Class 3- 2:10 (10) One year olds Class 4- 3:10 All one-year-olds Class 5- 2:11 Mixed- (2) One-year-olds and (9) Two-year- olds Class 6- 2:12 All two-years-old Class 7- 2:21 Mixed- 12(3s) and 7 (2s Class 8- 2:18 Mixed- 20 (3s) and 2 (4s) Class 9-3:16 Mixed- 1 (3s) and 15 (4s) The third ratios taken during the fire drill were as follows: Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-29. View official inspection document (report fb12594b-fad3-410c-a623-9d25aa76ff70)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

17Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$922/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: BRADENTON, MANATEE County
  • Capacity: 156
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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