Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 1.31
Our Kids West
2425 38th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
- License:
- C12MA0310
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 61
- License expiration:
- December 3, 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
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionNovember 20, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 20, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Our Kids West from January 17, 2023 through November 20, 2025.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 24, 2025 and involved hazardous access.
Two later inspections, from August 15, 2025 through November 20, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34205
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 46%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
November 9, 2023March 7, 2024November 25, 2024April 24, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 7, 2024November 25, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not wash their hands [after changing a child's diaper]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the 2-year-old classroom a child care personnel did not wash her hands after changing a childs diaper. The personnel just picked the child up and put her down on the floor to go lay down for nap and went and got the next child. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by having the teacher wash her hands. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, A Handwashing - Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and wh ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after having their diaper changed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the 2-year-old classroom child care personnel did not assist the child in washing her hands. The personnel just picked the child up and put her down on the floor to go lay down for nap. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by having the teacher assist in washing the childs hands. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, A Handwashing - Child care personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves and while assisting others. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the 2-year olds classroom that the teacher changed a child diaper then went and got the next child to change before she cleaned the diaper changing table. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by cleaning and sanitizing the diaper changing table. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Diapering Requirements - E. 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
- 30-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Running water was not available and within reach of children using the toileting facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the one year old classroom to the right side did not have water in the portable sink. The director had a personnel fill the tank up with water. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.7 H- Restrooms and Bath Facilities. H. Running water, soap, trash receptacles, toilet paper, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained must be available and within reach of children using the bathroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-13
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the mulch under the green, blue and red jungle gym was reading at 0 inches (you could see the ground) and under and around the red and yellow bouncer the mulch was reading at 2 inches in depth.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the mulch under the green, blue and red jungle gym was reading at 0 inches (you could see the ground) and under and around the red and yellow bouncer the mulch was reading at 2 inches in depth. The director was given until December 26, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.12.D.1- Outdoor Equipment. 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 provi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 11 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 11 of the 11 employee records. REMINDER : In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. Specialist reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. When the Licensing specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel did not finish her 5 hours Early Literacy training. The director was given until December 26, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspecti ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 11 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 11 of the 11 employee records. The director was given until December 26, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed one personnel did not complete the additional DEL -approved health and safety training by required date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Section 3.1 Preservice. Child care personnel must successfu ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-16
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- 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. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed expired tag on all the fire extinguishers in the facility. Be sure to complete by due date. TA: Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 27 Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must be properly installed, serviced and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by July 24, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diapering area was not physically separated from the food preparation, service or feeding area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed children food on changing table. TA : Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 37 The diaper changing area must be physically separated from the food preparation, food service, and feeding area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photograph children play area with mulch less than 6 inches. Be sure to fix by due date. TA: Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 38 If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 12.3, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Two diaper changing pads were observed by the licensing specialist to be torn 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements A. When children in diapers are in care, a hand-washing station that includes a sink with running water, soap, trash receptacle, and disposable towels or hand drying machines that are properly installed and maintained shall be provided in the room or in an adjoining area which opens into the room. B. Hands must be washed and dried thoroughly after each diapering or toileting procedure, and all surfaces that have been touched must be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected to prevent the spread of germs. C. Handwashing sinks must not be used for food service preparation, di ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
No recorded violations in this report
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- There is a very long and older wooden picnic table out on one of the playground that has wood that is coming apart (rotted and weathered) to the point that the entire table leans down on one end. Please remove this table from the playground by the due date. Technical assistance was provided.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- There are currently 46 children enrolled. The licensing representative monitored a total of 16 children's records today (last names beginning with A through G). There was 1 child who has an expired immunization record in file and needs a new one. Technical assistance was provided. Please provide a copy of the updated recrod by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 12, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
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 staff follow all handwashing procedures during diaper changes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection indicate a concern regarding staff assistance with handwashing during diapering routines. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures consistent hygiene practices are followed by all staff members.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all staff members remain current with their required health and safety training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2024 noted that some staff had not completed required health and safety training by the deadline. This question helps parents understand the center's current process for tracking and verifying staff training compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you monitor the cleanliness and sanitation of diaper changing areas throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that sanitation and facility conditions related to diapering have been noted in multiple reports between 2023 and 2025. Asking about these routines helps parents understand the center's commitment to maintaining a clean environment.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted in November 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for inspecting and maintaining the safety of the playground equipment and ground cover?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that the maintenance of playground ground cover has been a topic in previous inspections. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures that outdoor play areas remain safe and compliant with standards.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted in November 2025.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication helps parents feel confident about how their children are cared for throughout the day. Understanding the center's approach to sharing information ensures that families stay informed about their child's daily experiences.