Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.2
- Local median
- 1.69
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee
9275 49th Ave E, Palmetto, FL 34221
- License:
- C12MA0198
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:30AM to 11:30AM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 34
- License expiration:
- May 31, 2027
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 inspectionMay 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 13, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Imagine Charter School at North Manatee from January 29, 2024 through May 13, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 13, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 10 local median in 34221
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 30%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 2.56
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 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
January 29, 2024April 30, 2025May 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care available for Licensing to review during the inspection. The Operator has been given until 6/13/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A: Vehicle Requirements: For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the childcare program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a contract or agreement with an outside entity. Parents/guardi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. The cleaning supplies was a bottle labeled bleach water in classroom 170. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that a staff member moved the cleaning supplies out of childrens reach. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B: Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons B. All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and h ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired). The Operator has been given until 6/13/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1: Immunization Records: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 6 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 6 of the 6 employee records. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist updated the People Section in CARES. REMINDER : In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. 33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel that did not complete the early literacy training within 12 months of their child care industry start date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The online CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment and is invalid for the individual. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, E
- Inspector notes
- 36-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was no employee with a valid CPR card with the skills stated. The director advised that there are 6 employees with a CPR card that did not state that the skills were met. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, E CPR courses must include on- site, instructor- based skill assessments by a certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment must be maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2
- Inspector notes
- 42-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 childs file with expired physical. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination.
- Correction status
- Due by May 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 6 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 6 of the 6 employee records. 44-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 4 employees did not sign the child abuse and neglect form annually. During the inspection, staff signed the child abuse and neglect form. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed and photographed mats that were taped and some had foam exposed. The director removed the mats bringing this back into compliance. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.6.1,D- Bedding and Linens. Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, director advised that the current fire inspection is due on any day. The current inspection was completed on 5/10/23. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Fire Safety . unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspect ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Report comments
- F. The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remote from the buildings. If an outdoor play area was approved for usage by the Department prior to October 25, 2017, no new exits are required to be added to meet this standard. However, if outdoor play area fencing is c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B
- Inspector notes
- 28. Florida Certification of Immunization form or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form for each child in care. The licensing counselor reviewed a total of 30 childrens files at the time of this inspection, last names beginning with A through L plus all newly enrolled children since the previous inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C
- Inspector notes
- 29. A Student Heath Examination form for each child in care. The licensing counselor reviewed a total of 30 childrens files at the time of this inspection, last names beginning with A through L plus all newly enrolled children since the previous inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
What steps does the center take to ensure that cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful materials are always kept out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2026 indicate that cleaning supplies were found in an area accessible to children, though the issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
- Context
- Corrected at time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you explain the current process for verifying that all vehicles used for transportation meet the required annual inspection standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that documentation for an annual vehicle inspection was not available for review at that time.
- Context
- Correction due date was 6/13/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current and complete for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a pattern of findings regarding expired or missing immunization and health records over multiple inspections between 2024 and 2026.
Related violations
General question
What is the center's approach to ensuring all staff members maintain up-to-date training, such as CPR and early literacy requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Asking about staff training processes helps families understand how the center maintains professional standards and ensures that all caregivers are prepared to support children's health and development.
General question
How do you handle the daily supervision and safety routines for children during transition times or when moving between different areas of the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Discussing supervision routines provides insight into how the staff maintains a secure environment for children throughout the day, which is a key part of daily operations.