Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.33
- Local median
- 1.22
Let's Learn Early Childhood Center
2118 1st St W, Bradenton, FL 34208
- License:
- C12MA0233
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 54
- License expiration:
- September 11, 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 inspectionNovember 20, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 20, 2025
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Let's Learn Early Childhood Center from May 15, 2023 through November 20, 2025.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 13, 2025 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of September 12, 2025.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
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
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 9 local median in 34208
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 32%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 45%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.75
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 26, 2024August 13, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [4 year old] group was inadequate in that [the teacher left the children in the classroom unsupervised while she went to the front door.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the teacher from the 4 year old classroom go to the front door of the school, and left [2] children in the classroom unsupervised. The standard was brought back into compliance when the teacher reentered the classroom. 2..4.1 General Supervision Requirements B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised that currently there is [1] transportation vehicle Chevrolet Express 3500 (BW18TE) and is insured through Progressive Express Insurance Service with an effective date of 08/23/2024 and an expiration date of 08/23/2025. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the vehicle inspection was last conducted on 07/26/2024. The provider has until 08/22/2025 to bring the standard back into compliance. 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of this section, vehicles refer to those owned, operated or regularly used by the child care program, and vehicles that provide transportation through a c ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the kitchen door was closed and unlocked, and the classroom door adjacent to the kitchen was open with children ages 2-5 years old in the classroom. The licensing specialist then observed a kitchen knife with food residue on the counter within reach of children. The teacher in the three year old classroom stated that she was preparing breakfast and forgot the knife on the counter. A photo was taken during the time of the inspection. The standard was resolved at time of inspection when the Owner washed the knife and placed it in a container out of reach of children. 3.2.B All potentially harmful items, including cle ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-04
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 [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are [4] employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored [4] of the [4] employee records. During the inspection, the licensing specialist observed [3] staff members did not have fire extinguisher training in their personnel files. The provider has until 09/12/2025 to bring the standard back into compliance. 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that al ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently [4] employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored [4] of the [4] employees records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed [3] employees did not have documentation on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. The provider has until 09/12/2025 to bring the standard back into compliance. 6 Health Requirements There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encoun ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently [4] employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored [4] of the [4] employees records. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed [2] personnel did not have a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. 7.4 Personnel Records: Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & N ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the provider did not have daily attendance records. The provider has until 09/12/2025 to bring the standard back into compliance. 7 Record Keeping Each of the records described in this section must be maintained at the program location and must be available during the hours of operation for review by the licensing authority: B. The following is a list of documentation that is required to be at the facility for review by the licensing authority: 4. Daily attendance of children records must be maintained for a minimum of 12 months. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by September 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed the cabinet in the infant changing room did not have a child safety lock on the cabinet under the sink which contained cleaners including disinfecting wipes and Lysol spray. The owner was able to secure the cabinet with a new child safety lock bringing this back into compliance at the time of inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.2 Toxic/Hazardous Material/Firearms/Weapons A . All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed Children one to two years of age watching television. Childcare personnel turned the television off at the time of inspection. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 18 Do not include the use of electronic media for children under two years of age. Electronic media may only be used for educational purposes or physical activity for children 2 years of age and older for no more than 1 to 2 hours per day.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities
- Official code
- 09-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 10.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- One child's cot was touching another's. TA: minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Breastmilk and/or infant formula was not discarded within one hour after serving. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.7, G
- Report comments
- 3 used bottles were not emptied timely in the infant room. TA: Infant formula was not discarded within one hour after serving. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.7, G
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [3 plastic little tyke cars were broken and missing parts. These items were accessible within the playground area]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- 3 plastic little tyke cars were broken and missing parts and accessible to the children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
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 describe the current process for maintaining daily attendance records to ensure all children are accounted for throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection indicate that daily attendance records were unavailable for review at that time.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What measures are in place to ensure that all potentially harmful items, such as kitchen tools, are kept securely out of reach of children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 and 2025 show repeated findings regarding the accessibility of hazardous items to children in care.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that staff remain actively engaged in direct supervision of children during transitions or when moving between different areas of the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 noted an instance where children were left unsupervised in a classroom.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current status of the annual mechanical inspection for the vehicle used to transport children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from August 2025 identified that a vehicle used for transportation lacked a current annual inspection by a mechanic.
- Context
- The provider was given a deadline of August 22, 2025, to resolve this requirement.
Related violations
General question
How does the center communicate with parents regarding daily routines and the types of activities children participate in throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages daily schedules and activities helps families feel confident about their child's engagement and supervision while in care.