Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 1.06
Step Up Suncoast Rise and Shine Early Learning - Parkland
6432 Parkland Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
- License:
- C12MA0321
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 148
- License expiration:
- November 1, 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 inspectionMarch 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Step Up Suncoast Rise and Shine Early Learning - Parkland from February 9, 2023 through March 5, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 17, 2025 and involved health or food records, with a due date of November 17, 2025.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 34243
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 46%
- Local median
- 45%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 2
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 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
September 28, 2023February 21, 2024October 28, 2024Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 21, 2024October 17, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 117 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 117 of the 117 childrens records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 child did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. The provider has been given until 11/17/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed classroom 602 paint was peeling by the window, the trim was coming off the wall and the wall divider in the library center was ripped and exposing the foam. In classroom 604 there is a hole the size of a nickel in the wall by the window. In classroom 605 the paint is peeling on the right side of the window by the trim. The director was given until November 28, 2024, 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 he ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the classroom 602 there were mats that were ripped and exposing the foam. The director was given until November 28, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.6.1,D- Bedding and Linens. Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with an impermeable surface.
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
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 29 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 29 of the 29 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed two personnel did not complete complete the DEL -approved health and safety modules by June 30, 2024. The director was given until November 28, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook, Section 3.2 Training Courses A. Notwithstanding the exemption ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-16
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]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection licensing counselor observed multiple classrooms where the cots were not spaced apart 18" or more. Staff in the classrooms adjusted the cots to be space apart at the time of inspection bringing this standard back into compliance. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.6.2, C Nap/Sleep Space, C. 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
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not wash their hands [after diaper changing ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed staff changing diaper and not washing hands afterward. Be sure to wash your hands after each diaper change. TA Childcare 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. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting, following the use of any cleaners or toxic chemicals, before and after administering medication, and during food preparation and snack distribution.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after diaper changing ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed staff not washing a child hand after diaper changing. TA Childcare 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. Examples of activities when handwashing is required include but are not limited to before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting.
- 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
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed feces on diaper changing table. 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
- 30-05
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed three missing shot records.
- Correction status
- Due by March 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, counselor observed and photographed cots stored in the restroom. TA was given in regards to storing items in the restroom and how bacteria is easily spread. Be sure that items stored in the restrooms are in non permeable containers or cabinets by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, while most classrooms had the handwashing poster posted with how and when to wash hands, counselor observed missing handwashing posters at some of the classroom sinks. Posters were posted at time of inspection. TA was given to be sure to have handwashing posters with both how and when to wash hands posted at all hand washing sinks including kitchen and staff restrooms.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
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
- Report comments
- The center did not have annual training for exposure plan. Be sure to complete the trainings for all staff annually and have documentation in staff file by due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Three staff records were not on file to be reviewed. Counselor did see through Clearinghouse that cleared background checks were completed. Please be sure to have complete files available for review by due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
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 current process for ensuring that nap time arrangements meet safety spacing requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2024 noted that cots were not spaced at the required minimum distance during nap time. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains safe sleep environments on a daily basis.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What training or daily routines are in place to ensure staff consistently follow handwashing procedures after diaper changes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2024 identified instances where staff did not wash their hands after diapering. Asking this helps clarify the current supervision and hygiene practices used to keep children healthy.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track student health records to ensure all required documentation is up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that keeping student health and immunization documentation current has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports, including the most recent renewal inspection. This question helps parents understand how the administration keeps track of these important files.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current approach to maintaining the facility and equipment in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that facility maintenance and sanitation, such as the condition of floor mats and general repairs, have been noted across several inspections. This question allows the director to explain their current maintenance schedule and how they ensure the environment remains clean and in good condition.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily activities and any changes to classroom routines?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication channels helps parents stay informed about their child's day and any updates to center operations. This question helps parents understand how the provider keeps families connected and involved.