Sunny Side Academy

WEST PALM BEACH, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

2.3based on state inspection data
Capacity89
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$973/mo

Contact information

Address7600 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach FL, 33405

CityWEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405

CountyPALM BEACH

Phone5616676828

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

Capacity89

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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7600 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach FL, 33405, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/28/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 131/28/2026

    13. Appropriate Sanitizers (Articles XIV.D and XV.E) (13-03)

    The bleach/water solution was not made fresh each day. Comments: At the time of inspection, sanitize bottle in the Daisie room not properly dated with today's date. Staff was able to correct it by making fresh sanitize solution with the current date. Compliance Comments At the time of inspection, had access to all records. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report d22b0559-0a0b-4445-aca7-f57546b06aee)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 161/28/2026

    16. Storage (Article X.A and C) (16-04)

    Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [At the time of inspection, did observe a broom and a dustpan being stored on the floor of the infant room (Daisie room). Staff was able to correct the issue by removing the broom and dustpan]. Comments: At the time of inspection, did observe a broom and a dustpan being stored on the floor of the infant room (Daisie room).Staff was able to correct the issue by removing the broom and dustpan Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report d22b0559-0a0b-4445-aca7-f57546b06aee)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium riskStandard 341/28/2026

    34. Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (34-02)

    The daily attendance log for the [At the time of inspection, infant Milan Molina was present but was not signed into attendance log. staff was able to correct by signing him in.] group did not include the names of all children in attendance. Comments: At the time of inspection, infant Milan Molina was present but was not signed into attendance log. staff was able to correct by signing him in. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report d22b0559-0a0b-4445-aca7-f57546b06aee)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 341/28/2026

    34. Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (34-04)

    Child(ren) released to parent/guardian was/were not signed out by an authorized person. Comments: At the time of inspection, at caterpillar room youth Evan J. was sign into caterpillar room but was not present, instead he was outside in the playground with the butterfly room. Technical assistance was provided and staff from the caterpillar room was able to correct the situation by retrieving the youth from the playground. Not Applicable Comments At the time of inspection, facility does not offer field trips or swimming activities. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report d22b0559-0a0b-4445-aca7-f57546b06aee)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 651/28/2026

    65. Physical Examination (Article XV.D) (65-01)

    The personnel record for staff did not include a current statement attesting that he/she was physically qualified to care for children. Comments: At the time of inspection, staff member Yarelkis Martinez physical expired on 01/06/2026. Employee scheduled an appointment for Friday Jan. 30th. Due: 2/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-28. View official inspection document (report d22b0559-0a0b-4445-aca7-f57546b06aee)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 3112/8/2025

    31. (31-03)

    The facility failed to provide a ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide] to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. (Section 11.2, number 3) Safety [SR] Comments: No protective fall zone around the equipment. Per provider, she did not receive any paperwork from the playground installer which mentioning what is underneath the artificial grass. Per our conversation the issue could be solved by next week. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 90dd201f-909c-41af-81d2-c73990edac9e)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 3112/8/2025

    31. (31-05)

    The facility had no system for completing routine checks of equipment that included all supports above and below ground, all connectors, and moving parts. Comments: The facility had no system for completing routine checks of equipment that included all supports above and below ground, all connectors, and moving parts. Provider will create a log and place someone in charge to check the playground before outside playtime. • 32. First Aid Supplies Complete with Manual (Article XIII.A) (Article XIII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pages 31-32) Noncompliance Due: 12/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 90dd201f-909c-41af-81d2-c73990edac9e)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 3212/8/2025

    32. (32-03)

    The facility's first aid kit did not contain the following item(s): [1;6; 7] 1. Soap; Band-Aids or equivalent 2. Sterile gauze squares and rolls 3. Cotton balls or applicators 4. Adhesive tape 5. Thermometer 6. Tweezers 7. Blunt tipped scissors 8. Pre-moistened wipes 9. A minimum of 2 medical examination gloves in a puncture proof protector Comments: The first aid kit missing Soap, tweezers 33. Accident/Incident Reports Complete (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Articles XIII.B and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35) Compliance 34. Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (Article XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48) Noncompliance Due: 12/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 90dd201f-909c-41af-81d2-c73990edac9e)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 3412/8/2025

    34. (34-03)

    The attendance log was not available for review where the group of children were located. (Section 19.3, number 1) Safety [SR] Comments: Teacher in the VPK room did not have the attendance with the group. Corrected at the time of the inspection, teacher brought the ipad in the classroom. Not Applicable Comments Program does not offer field trips 35. Field Trips and Swimming Activities (Articles XV.E and XVIII.A, B) (Articles XV.E and XVIII.A, B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 8 Field Trip Activity, Pages 20-21) Not Applicable 36. Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Compliance Not Applicable Comments Not observed 37. Pet Prohibited (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Not Applicable 38. Furniture/Bedding (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) (Articles X.A, C; XII.I and XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29) Compliance Due: 12/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 90dd201f-909c-41af-81d2-c73990edac9e)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 4612/8/2025

    46. (46-12)

    Menus /Food Temperature logs were not kept for a minimum of one month. Comments: No food temperature log available for review at the time of the inspection. Provider will create a sheet to log the foods temp. Due: 12/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 90dd201f-909c-41af-81d2-c73990edac9e)

    Not corrected
  6. High riskStandard 4612/8/2025

    46. (46-32)

    The facility did not have chemical test strips, (chlorine/iodine/quaternary ammonium) to test the concentration of their chemical sanitizer. Comments: The facility did not have chemical test strips, (chlorine/Iodine) to test the concentration of their chemical sanitizer. 47. Cooking and Warming Devices (Article XII.H) (Article XII.H) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.4 Breastmilk, Infant Formula and Food, Pages 40-41) Compliance MEDICATION Not Applicable Comments Per provider, the program does not administer medication. 48. Prescription Only (Article XIII.C) (Article XIII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36) Not Applicable 49. Medication Storage (Article XIII.C) (Article XIII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36) Not Applicable 50. Written Medication Authorization (Article XIII.C) (Article XIII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36) Not Applicable 51. Medication Log (Article XIII.C) (Article XIII.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 16 Medication, Pages 35-36) Not Applicable Due: 12/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 90dd201f-909c-41af-81d2-c73990edac9e)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium riskStandard 6612/8/2025

    66. (66-07)

    The program did not have documentation of staffs completion of required training on one of the accepted training transcripts in that [ELC training]. (Section 18.4) Personnel Records [SR] Comments: 4 staff missing the ELC training requirements (Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and Safety Practices in School Readiness Program). 67. Staff With Current CPR/First Aid (Article VI.I) (Article VI.I) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pages 31-32) Compliance 68. Child Abuse/Neglect Statement (Article VI.I) (Article VI.I) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48) Compliance 69. 10-Hour Annual In-service (Article VI.G) (Article VI.G) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27) Compliance 70. Sufficient Credentialed Staff - Credentialed Staff On-site - Minimum Time Met (Article VI. E and H; VIII.A) (Article VI. E and H; VIII.A) Compliance CHILDREN’S RECORDS 71. Enrollment Information (Article XV.B and C) (Article XV.B and C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47) Compliance 72. Alternate Nutrition Contract (Article XII.B) (Article XII.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17 Food and Nutrition Services, Pages 36-42) Compliance Due: 12/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 90dd201f-909c-41af-81d2-c73990edac9e)

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 7612/8/2025

    76. (76-01)

    The facility did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization, or Form 681 on file. (Section 19.2, number 2) Childrens Records [SR] Comments: 4 children did not have current immunization records on file. See supplemental sheet for details. T.A: children immunization must be kept current. Due: 12/19/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-08. View official inspection document (report 90dd201f-909c-41af-81d2-c73990edac9e)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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13Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$973/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: WEST PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH County
  • Capacity: 89
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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