Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.67
- Local median
- 1.22
United Community Centers Inc
922 24th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208
- License:
- C12MA0306
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- After School, Before School, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 2:00PM to 6:00PM; 6:30AM to 9:00AM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 225
- License expiration:
- May 15, 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 4, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 21, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for United Community Centers Inc from January 4, 2023 through May 4, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 25 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 4, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of June 4, 2026.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 25
- Higher-concern violations
- 14
- Repeated topics
- 4
4 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 9 local median in 34208
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 32%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 45%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- 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.
Child guidance
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 15, 2023September 8, 2025May 4, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 28, 2025September 8, 2025May 4, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 28, 2025September 8, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
April 28, 2025May 4, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [dates, second signature, and children marked when getting on the vehicle]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility transportation logs were missing information in that the logs labeled 4/6/2026-4/10/2026 did not have dates on each day. One transportation log dated April 6-10, 2026, did not have dates on four of the five dates, the second signature was missing for all five days, and children were not marked when getting on the vehicle. The Operator has been given until 6/4/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2: Transportation Log: A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in the veh ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed areas of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. In the gym there was a golf cart that had peeling on the front of it. In the game room there was a chair that was broken. Both items were removed during the inspection was removed during the inspection. Two vehicles had seat belts that were not in good repair, in that the red mechanism that receives the buckle did not have a cover. There were four seats on one vehicle that were in this manner and two seats on another vehicle that were in this manner. The Operator has been given until 6/4/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided the department's Know Your Child Care Facility brochure was not on file for the child(ren). SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.1.
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 98 children enrolled. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 98 of the 98 childrens records. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the signed statements from the custodial parents or legal guardians attesting that the facility had provided the departments Know Your Child Care Facility brochure was only on file for 3 children and missing for 95 children. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the Operator had the custodial parents or legal guardians sign attesting that the facility had provided the departments Know Your Child ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s.
- Official code
- 36-03
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, C
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance that did not have eligible results for 1 childcare personnel. The Operator has been given until 6/4/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, C : Background Screening Documents: Background screening documentation must be maintained for all childcare personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 4, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
- Official code
- 38-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [time of departure, time of arrival at the destination, the signature of the driver, and the signature of a second child care personnel]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility's transportation logs did not include time of departure, time of arrival at the destination, the signature of the driver, and the signature of a second child care personnel. The provider has until 10/8/2025 to bring the standard back into compliance. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 A A log must be maintained for all children being transported in the vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the child care facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 1. Each childs name, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5
- Official code
- 05-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the last fire drill was conducted on 5/8/2025, and then observed inclement weather/lockdown drills took place on 6/18/2025, 7/11/2025, and 8/12/2025. A lockdown or inclement weather drill may substitute for one monthly fire drill, with no more than three fire drills may be substituted for during a 12 month period. The Licensing Specialist also observed the annual fire inspection was conducted on 5/5/2025. During the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the fire extinguisher was not serviced annually, and was last serviced in August 2024. The provider has until 10/8/2025 to bring the stan ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-05
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 6
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 11 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 11 of the 11 employee records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. The provider has until 10/8/2025 to bring the standard back into compliance. SACCF Handbook, Section 6 There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in child care settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 30 - Communicable Disease Control SACCF Handbook, Section 6.1
- Official code
- 30-12
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [appropriate signatures of child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian]. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored the facility's "Behavior Conduct Slips" and the "Incident Reports". The Licensing Specialist observed both forms do not include both appropriate signatures of child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. The provider has until 10/8/2025 to bring the standard back into compliance. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Child care personnel signatures may inclu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PERSONNEL - 34 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation SACCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4
- Official code
- 34-05
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided the department's Know Your Child Care Facility brochure was not on file for the child(ren). SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.1.
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 98 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 98 of the 98 childrens records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the children's records did not include a signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided the department's Know Your Child Care Facility brochure. The provider has until 10/8/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.1 There must be signed statements from the custodial pa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s.
- Official code
- 36-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided their written disciplinary and expulsion policies was not on file for the child(ren). SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.2. and Section 2.8, C
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 98 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 98 of the 98 childrens records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the children's records did not include a signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided their written disciplinary and expulsion policies was not on file for the children. The provider has until 10/8/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.2 There must be signed state ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 36 - Enrollment Information SACCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s.
- Official code
- 36-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the 2017 Ford Transit(B13471) the cover for the seat belt buckle is missing on 3 bulks(2 nd row the two outside seats and the last row the seat that is in the middle to the left.). On the 2020 Ford Van the 1 st row left side seat the belt buckle does not work. the 2021 Ford Van the 1 st row middle seat the belt buckle does not work. The director was given until May 7, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook Section 2.5.5. Seat Belt/Child Restraints. Each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Seat Belts/Child Restraints SACCF Handbook, Sections 2.5.4 and 2.5.5
- Official code
- 08-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the gym the padding that is on the right wall was torn and exposing the foam. The director was given until May 28, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook Section 3.1, A General Health and Safety Requirements A. All school-age program facilities must be clean, in good repair , and free from health and safety hazards and vermin. During the hours that the program is in operation, no portion of the building can be used for any activity that prese ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A
- Inspector notes
- The last fire drill was conducted on 4/28/25 with licensing specialist. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 8/2025. The annual fire inspection was conducted on 4/9/2025 but had some violations. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the facility did have a current annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority, but it had violations on the inspection. The director was given until May 7, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, SACCF Handbook Section 3.8.2, A Fire Safety. A. Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8
- Official code
- 21-02
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that child care personnel participating in the transportation of children were trained on safe transportation practices prior to participating in transportation of children. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 9 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 9 of the 9 employee records. REMINDER : In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. Licensing Specialist reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the three drivers did not have their transportation training. The director was given until May 28, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provid ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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: Child guidance
- 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. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, counselor reviewed all four staff files and all four files had expired child abuse reporting forms. They were dated for April 20, 2022. BE sure to update forms by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 16, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 37 - Personnel Records SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 37-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- After reviewing the documentation of the Driver Physical, CCRC found that the physical is expired. The physical expired on 01.19.2023. In the School Age Handbook it states: The driver of any vehicle used by a school-age child care program to provide transportation must have the following: A. A valid Florida drivers license; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 and SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4
- Official code
- 06-01
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. SACCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- 4 staff on roster HAVE NOT completed the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training.
- Correction status
- Due by May 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 28 - Training Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4
- Official code
- 28-01
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility's written plan of scheduled activities was not followed. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.6
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the schedule which was posted in the gym was not the schedule followed on the full day for children. The schedule posted must always include the schedule for the day the children are in care. The schedule for full day must be posted by due date given. Not Monitored Comments Per the staff in charge, program does not have field trips planned.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Planned Activities SACCF Handbook, Section 2.6
- Official code
- 09-02
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection the storge closet, next to the bathrooms, was left open. There were toxic cleaners within reach of the children. This door was locked by staff during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons SACCF Handbook, Section 3.1 and 3.2
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the capacity was not posted in the gym and one other classroom. The capacity will need to be posted by the due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Licensed Capacity SACCF Handbook , Section 3.4
- Official code
- 15-05
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the outdoor area has a large hole in the gate, which will need to be repaired. The fence also has a large area across from the climb on gym, which has washed out and left a gap under the fence. This gap will also need to eliminated. These two areas will need to be repaired by the due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing SACCF Handbook, Section 3.5
- Official code
- 17-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Bottled water]. SACCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C
- Report comments
- The first aid kit must be kept complete. The items listed above will need to added to the kit by the due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - First Aid Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 6.2
- Official code
- 32-06
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. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A
- Report comments
- The individuals listed on the supplemental will need to have a completed CF-FSP 5131 completed by the due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by February 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
- Official code
- 38-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, C
- Report comments
- The staff member listed on the supplemental did not have a completed copy of the eligible screening in the staff file. The screening placed in the file states, 'awaiting privacy policy'. The copy of the eligible screening must be printed and placed in the file immediately.
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
- Official code
- 38-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] SACCF Handbook, Section 5.2
- Report comments
- The individual listed on the supplemental did not have an updated screening completed. The screening will need to be completed immedietly and the results placed in the staff file.
- Correction status
- Due by January 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 38 - Background Screening Documents SACCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 and Section 5
- Official code
- 38-07
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 have completed their required background screenings?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection indicate that documentation of background screening clearance was missing for a staff member.
- Context
- Correction due date is 6/4/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all transportation logs are accurately completed and signed each day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that transportation logs were missing required dates, signatures, and check-in markings for children.
- Context
- Correction due date is 6/4/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required enrollment documents, such as brochures and policy statements, are on file for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show a pattern of missing signed statements in children's files regarding facility brochures and disciplinary policies.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for regularly inspecting facility equipment to ensure it remains in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2025 and 2026 inspections show multiple instances where areas of the facility or equipment were noted as not being in good repair.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain your emergency equipment and documentation to ensure everything is up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 identify concerns regarding the maintenance of fire extinguishers and the status of annual fire safety inspections.
Related violations