Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.8
- Local median
- 1.31
Trinity Children's Center
3200 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
- License:
- C12MA0115
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 9:00AM to 2:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 122
- License expiration:
- December 31, 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
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Trinity Children's Center from May 25, 2023 through March 9, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 19, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of December 29, 2025.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34205
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 2.5
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 20, 2024December 19, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. The Operator has been given until 1/19/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1: Mandated Introductory
- Correction status
- Due by January 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that 2 childcare personnel files did not have a copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that one staff member was counted in ratio with the children with a screened staff member. The Operator informed the Licensing Specialist that the other staff member had not worked at the facility since 11/14/2025. The Operator has been given until 12/29/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C: Background Screening ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- One or more children were not adequately supervised in that [on 1/21/2025, teacher 1 put down a cup of hot tea and she turned to assist another child, and child 1 grabbed the tea, and it poured on his left arm. The cup was about a 16 oz thermos with a lid but had an open mouth part. The mother took the child to the ER. The child had received 2nd degree burns], which posed an imminent threat to a child, and could or did result in death or serious harm to the health, safety or well-being of a child. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A, B, D, G, H, and I; 2.4.2; 2.4.3; 2.4.5, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- 4-2: On 1/21/2025, teacher 1 put down a cup of hot tea and she turned to assist another child, and child 1 grabbed the tea, and it poured on his left arm. The cup was about a 16 oz thermos with a lid but had an open mouth part. The mother took the child to the ER. The child had received 2 nd degree burns. The director advised that the teacher 1 was terminated. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 2.4.1, A, B, D, G, H and I: A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct su ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 21 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 21 of the 21 employee records. REMINDER : In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. 33-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per mon ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Inspector notes
- 33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 child care personnel that did not complete the safe sleep training within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food was stored in an inappropriate area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed children snacks stored without proper label. Be sure to always label children after opening containers. TA: Childcare Facility Handbook Page | 30 Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-16
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A refrigerator was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1.
- Inspector notes
- During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed the refrigerator in the wrap around room did not have a thermometer. TA-An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe type thermometer; and adjus ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Inspector notes
- During time of inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 1 personnel file did not have a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting form. TA- CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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 current process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in December 2025 where documentation for required background screening was missing for some personnel. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these records for all staff.
- Context
- A later inspection on 3/9/2026 did not note this issue.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to enhance supervision practices in the classroom and during daily activities?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2025 identified a concern regarding the supervision of children. This question allows the director to share how they ensure staff are positioned to observe and support children at all times.
- Context
- The incident was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all new and current staff stay up to date with their required training and professional development?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show multiple instances where training documentation was incomplete for staff members. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and manages ongoing staff training requirements.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families if there is ever a change in classroom staffing or daily routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps families feel connected to the daily environment and aware of who is caring for their children. Understanding these protocols provides insight into how the center manages transparency and parent engagement.
General question
How do you handle the storage and labeling of children's personal items, such as snacks or meals, to ensure they are kept safely?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Proper storage and labeling of food items are important for maintaining a clean and organized environment. This question helps parents learn about the specific routines the center uses to manage individual student belongings.