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Sunshine Academy and Daycare

2520 43rd St W, Bradenton, FL 34209
licensed capacity
204
a week, county median
$220
year first licensed
2010
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About Sunshine Academy and Daycare

Sunshine Academy and Daycare is a licensed child care center in Bradenton, Florida. The state has licensed it since August 9, 2010, for up to 204 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
204 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 2003
Licensed capacity204 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sunshine Academy and Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Manatee County has a median price of $220 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Manatee County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$220
Home daycare$160

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$165
Home daycare$150

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$100

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Sunshine Academy and Daycare

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
204 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2010
License number
#C12MA0223
See the state's record

Inspections

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Sunshine Academy and Daycare

Is Sunshine Academy and Daycare licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 9, 2010.

Does Sunshine Academy and Daycare have inspection violations?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Sunshine Academy and Daycare care for?

204, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Sunshine Academy and Daycare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Sunshine Academy and Daycare's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (941) 794-3143 to confirm.

How much does Sunshine Academy and Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (941) 794-3143 to ask.

What is Sunshine Academy and Daycare's phone number?

(941) 794-3143.

Where is Sunshine Academy and Daycare?

2520 43rd St W, Bradenton, FL 34209. The nearest other daycare we list is Bradenton Christian School, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).