Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.1
- Local median
- 1.32
School For Constructive Play
407 Magnolia Ave, Anna Maria, FL 34216
- License:
- C12MA0319
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 64
- License expiration:
- September 9, 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 inspectionJanuary 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 19, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for School For Constructive Play from May 15, 2023 through January 7, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 7, 2026 and involved background screening, with a due date of February 6, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 9.5 local median in Manatee County
Compared to 130 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 23%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 46%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 2.22
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 6, 2023January 7, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 3, 2025January 7, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [A fire drill was not conducted for October, November or December 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Correction / follow-up note
- The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 7/2026. The annual fire inspection was conducted on 7/28/2025. 23-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the last fire drill was conducted on 9/2/2025. A fire drill was not conducted for October, November or December 2025. During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted with the Licensing Specialist. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-07
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 12 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 12 of the 12 employee records. REMINDER : In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. 33-9: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not have documentation that the fire extinguisher training was completed within 30 days of their hire date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 4.2.5 All child care personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extin ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2026
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
- Inspector notes
- 35-12: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that facility did not have documentation that the 3 employees reviewed the exposure before they started working. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF 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 infections encountered in the child care setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Child care facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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
- 41-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 childs file that had expired immunizations. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 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, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the loca ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Inspector notes
- 45-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 3 employees did not have documentation that the 5 year employment history was verified. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D 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 a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 10 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 10 of the 10 employee records. Counselor reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. REMINDER : In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. 33-7: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that 4 child care personnel were missing the documentation that they completed the 10 hours of annual in-service training (between July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025), in that they did only ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 10 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 10 of the 10 employee records. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist updated the People Section in CARES. 44-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 2 staff that did not have a Child Abuse and Neglect form annually. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be sig ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 3, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed expired 2 medications on site. (Proair exp 1/2024 and Albuterol Sulfate exp 9/2023) At the time of inspection director discarded the expired medications. This is being marked corrected at the time of inspection. During the time of inspection licensing specialist provided TA Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The facility used electronic media that was not for educational purposes or for physical activity for children 2 years of age and older. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing counselor observed and photographed the children in the 2-4 year old room watching a Christmas cartoon movie during rest time. The teacher turned the video off and children got up from nap time. TA 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
- 09-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[no drill was conducted for the month of August.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, fire drill log did have a drill recorded for the month of August. A fire drill was conducted at the time of inspection bringing this area back to compliance. 35 children and 9 adults were present. The building was cleared in 56 seconds. The alarm system was being upgraded at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [large climber with slides] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the director explained that the playground flooded during the past hurricane and washed away the mulch. The physical environment checklist stated that new mulch was added before August 30, 2023. Be sure to add more mulch under the stationary equipment on the playground by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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 describe the process you use to verify the employment history of new staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in January 2026 indicate that some staff employment history verifications were missing from their files. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center ensures that all personnel meet hiring requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the storage and disposal of medications to ensure they are always current and safe?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in April 2024 noted that expired medications were found on site. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the center's current protocols for monitoring medication expiration dates.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members complete their required annual in-service training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2025 noted that some staff had not completed their required annual training hours. This question allows the director to explain the current tracking system for professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for ensuring that emergency fire drills are conducted consistently each month?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that there have been multiple instances where fire drills were not documented as required. Discussing this helps parents understand how the center maintains its emergency preparedness schedule.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to balancing structured learning activities with downtime or rest periods during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center structures the daily routine helps parents know what to expect for their child's engagement and rest. This information provides insight into how the staff manages transitions and daily schedules.