Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.75
- Local median
- 1.82
Center For Early Childhood Education Inc
6024 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
- License:
- C12MA0031
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 2:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 41
- License expiration:
- October 1, 2026
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
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionSeptember 10, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsSeptember 30, 2024
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Center For Early Childhood Education Inc from January 17, 2023 through September 10, 2025.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 10, 2025 and involved staff training.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34207
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 30%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 52%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 5, 2023January 25, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 11 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 11 of the 11 employee records. When the Licensing Counselor was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist seen 1 personnel did not finish her 5 hours Early Literacy training. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the personnel no longer works in the classroom. 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 cours ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed sippy cups labeled with first names only. Be sure to have all sippy cups labeled with first and last names by due date. TA Bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily.
- Correction status
- Due by February 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, one new staff (WV) file did not contain a completed 5131. Be sure to have a completed 5131 form on file for all newly hired staff members by due date. TA 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
- Due by February 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed that a copy of the Level 2 Clearinghouse screening was not on file. Be sure to print a copy of the screening and add to the employee file. TA A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file.
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, 1 staff members did not have documentation of annual exposure plan review. Be sure to have staff review the facility's exposure plan annually by due date. TA was given on the annual review of the center's exposure policy.
- Correction status
- Due by October 5, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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 [in that, there was not a fire drill (or emergency preparedness drill) conducted in December 2022]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A
- Report comments
- During the licensing inspection, the fire drill log was reviewed; the last fire drill conducted was on 10/14/2022 while a lockdown was conducted on 11/15/2022. Standard was brought back into compliance at time of inspection when licensing staff reviewed the fire drill and emergency preparedness procedures with the program. Completed at time of inspection. Technical assistance was provided regarding the conducting of fire drills within the program. Per the CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4 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 children ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in early 2024 show that documentation for background screening was missing for some personnel. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these records for all employees.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center track and verify that all staff members complete their required training courses on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2025 noted that one staff member had not completed a required early literacy training course. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors staff training requirements.
- Context
- The facility addressed this at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all health and food-related documentation, such as labeling for items brought from home, is consistently maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that health and food-related documentation topics appeared in more than one report. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center manages these daily routines.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center prepare staff and children for emergency situations like fire drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection indicate a past finding regarding the frequency of fire drills. This question allows the center to share how they currently manage emergency preparedness procedures.
- Context
- The facility addressed this at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is the center's approach to communicating with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication helps families stay informed about their child's daily experience and the consistency of the care team. Understanding these practices helps parents feel more connected to the classroom environment.