Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.46
- Local median
- 0.36
Smarty Pants Pre-School LLC
904 43rd St W, Bradenton, FL 34209
- License:
- C12MA0238
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 47
- License expiration:
- May 1, 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
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionMarch 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 3, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Smarty Pants Pre-School LLC from April 17, 2023 through March 25, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 25, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of April 25, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 3
3 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 9 local median in 34209
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 36%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.08
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 13, 2023April 14, 2025March 25, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 13, 2023May 13, 2024March 25, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 13, 2024April 14, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the 2/3 classroom and 4 classroom the wall and yellow chairs had a black substance on it. The director was given until April 25, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected da ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the lightning in the bathroom in the 4 year old classroom did not have sufficient lightning in that the light did not turn on The director was given until April 25, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.3 Rooms Occupied by Children 3.3.1 A Lighting. A . All areas of the facility must have lighting that provides adequate illumination and comfort for facility activities, a minimum of 20 foot-candles of lighting is required. Lighting must be sufficient to allow for adequate supervision and safe entering and exiting of the room.
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the the playgrounds the toys, rug, white vinyl fence and jungle gym has a black substance on it. On the big playground there is a hole under the building and corner of the white vinyl fence it is located to the right of the building when you are looking at the building. There is a hole at the bottom of the building by the water drain that is connected to the building. There is a crack in the white vinyl fence behind the jungle gym. The deck brace is rusted and the paint is peeling off of it. The fence post to the white vinyl fence by the shed there is 3 covers missing and is exposing the screws. On the blue airplane ther ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 9 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 9 of the 9 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed one personnel did not finish her 40-hour training. The director was given until April 25, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory
- Correction status
- Due by April 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
- Open packages of dried goods were not [ properly covered or sealed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the school provides the snacks for the children and the parents provide lunch to the children in care.2 4-22: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed one bag of cheez-its and one bag of cheerios were not sealed properly. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, Opened packages of dried goods must be properly covered/sealed, properly stored, and discarded according to the manufacturers recommended date or if the quality of the food has been compromised.
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-22
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [plastic climber and spring loaded equpiment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 32-7: Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have enough mulch to meet the 6 inch depth requirement around the plastic climber in the middle of the playground, in that the depth of mulch was 2 inches and between the red spring loaded car and blue spring loaded airplane, in that the depth of mulch was 3 inches. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: The Background Screening Clearinghouse will generate e-mails and send you, the provider, a reminder at 60, 30, and 21 days prior to the retention date expiration. Please note, you will only receive that notification for the staff that are on your facility/home roster. Please keep your roster current in the Clearinghouse to avoid confusion on expiration dates, or unwanted notifications. 45-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel that had a break in service exceeding 90 days in the child care industry. The child care personnels eligibility date was 3/28/2022. The child care personnel had wo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection Licensing Specialist observed on the video recording of 5/9/24 a 2 yr old child restrained in a feeding chair for 39 minutes as a form of time out. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 2.4.4, B Infants must be held for bottle feedings until they are developmentally ready to sit in an age appropriate chair with good head control. Children must not be left in high chairs or other types of feeding chairs other than during feeding times. The use of safety straps is required to prevent children from falling out of the high chair.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-09
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection Licensing specialist observed on the video recording of the 5/9/24 incident a 2 yr old child in time out for 39 minutes. Director stated that is the policy of the facility to have a child in time out for 1 minute per age of child. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 2.8.B, the child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection Licensing Specialist observed the toilet in the children's restroom was not working properly. The toilet would not flush unless the back tank lid was removed and the chain was pulled up. Be sure to have the toilet repaired by due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair , free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic hea ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection Licensing Specialist observed that facility failed to document incident, Be sure to document any incidents on the day of the incident. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 6.4, A All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. B.
- Correction status
- Due by June 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection Licensing Specialist observed BGS clearance was pending. During the inspection the director stated that the privacy policy box was not checked. Once it was checked the BGS was cleared bringing this back into compliance. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, C Background Screening Documents 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
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed children napping in the 2 year old classroom and not spaced apart 18". Be sure to have a nap plan by due date. TA per child care facility handbook, a minimum of 18 inches must be maintained around individual napping and sleeping spaces. A maximum of two sides of a napping or sleeping space may be against a solid barrier, such as the wall. The solid side of a crib does not meet the requirements for a solid barrier.
- Correction status
- Due by January 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed diaper changing pads had several rips making it not impermeable. The pads were disposed of at the time of inspection. The new surface was impermeable so this was corrected on site. TA When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [outdoor climber and the spring riding toys.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed that the mulch under the climber and other stationary equipment on the preschool playground was not 6 inches deep. Be sure to add mulch under all the stationary equipment by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by January 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
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 March 2023]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 14.3, number 2), (Section 14.3, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 11/2023. The annual fire inspection was conducted on 3/13/2023. 23-6: The last fire drill was conducted on 2/7/2023. The assistant director advised that the facility did not conduct a fire drill in March 2023. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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 are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- 35-12: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 5 employees did not have documentation that the exposure plan was reviewed before they started working at the facility. During the inspection, the 5 employees reviewed the exposure plan, and it was documented. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall devel ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Correction / follow-up note
- 45-5: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 5 employees did not have documentation that the 5 Year Employment History Check was conducted. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain em ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Correction / follow-up note
- 45-9: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed 4 employees that were not added to the Background Screening Roster within 10 days of their hire date. During the inspection, the Roster was updated. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clea ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 walk me through your current process for ensuring all staff background screenings remain up-to-date and compliant with state requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show instances where background screening documentation was missing or incomplete for staff members. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks these requirements to ensure all personnel are properly cleared.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that outdoor play equipment and the surrounding surfaces are maintained in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that the maintenance of outdoor play areas and protective surfaces has been a recurring topic in multiple reports. This question allows you to learn how the facility now manages regular safety checks and repairs for these areas.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all areas of the facility are kept clean and in good repair on a daily basis?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that facility cleanliness and the maintenance of equipment have been noted across several inspections. Asking about daily routines provides insight into how the center maintains a clean and functional environment for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to staff training, and how do you track that everyone completes their required hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted that a staff member had not completed the required introductory training. This question helps you understand the center's current system for monitoring and verifying that all employees meet their training obligations.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the daily routines and activities planned for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information about daily activities helps parents feel more connected to their child's experience. Regular communication is a key part of building a strong partnership between families and the care team.