Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.11
- Local median
- 1.69
Children's Nest 2 Of Manatee Inc
600 7th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
- License:
- C12MA0330
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 47
- License expiration:
- June 19, 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 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 18, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Children's Nest 2 Of Manatee Inc from February 7, 2024 through May 18, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 18, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 4
3 in last 12 months
12 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 10 local median in 34221
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 30%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 56%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 2.56
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 7, 2024June 4, 2025May 18, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
May 29, 2024May 18, 2026Medication
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 4, 2025May 18, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 2, 2025May 18, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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, the Licensing Specialist observed areas of the facility was observed to not be in good repair in that in the two and three-year-old classroom the left side of the vanity in the bathroom, at the bottom next to the toilet, the surface was peeling. In the one-year-old classroom on the right side of the room, underneath the window, above the base board, the wall was peeling. There was a pink chair and red chair in the one-year-old classroom that was peeling. The operator removed both chairs during the inspection. The Operator has been given until 6/18/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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 inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. The Operator has been given until 6/18/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1: Mandated Introductory Training: Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Chi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not have documentation to show completion of a department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for 1 childcare personnel within 12 months of date of employment in childcare industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. The Operator has been given until 6/18/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training: Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have documented proof that 2 childcare personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in the use of fire extinguishers. The Operator has been given until 6/18/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.5 Fire Extinguisher Training: All childcare personnel shall be trained in the use and operation of a fire extinguisher, at each facility they are employed, within 30 days of date of hire. The facility must maintain documentation that all childcare personnel have ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility does not have documentation for 5 childcare personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. The Operator has been given until 6/18/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6: Health Requirements: There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in childcare settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the childcare setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Childcare facilities shall deve ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed non-prescription medication diaper cream which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian in the one-year-old classroom. The diaper cream was called Parents choice: Expiration Date: 5/2025. The Operator has been given until 6/18/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H: Medication: Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: H. Medi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that the forms were not current (expired). The Operator has been given until 6/18/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1: Immunization Records 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 4 Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement were not acceptable in that they were not current (over two years old). The Operator has been given until 6/18/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2: Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health departm ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A child who has or is at an increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition and require additional services did not have a current emergency care plan included in their file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a child who has or is at an increased risk for chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition and require additional services did not have a current emergency care plan included in their file. The prescription medication is an Auvi-Q, EpiPen expiration date: 8/20/2026. The Operator has been given until 6/18/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, G: Student Health Records: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly execute ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-08
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the infants, and one-year-olds classrooms, and a class with three, four, and five-year-olds did not have attendance rosters in the classrooms].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that the infants, and one-year-olds classrooms, and a class with three, four, and five-year-olds did not have attendance rosters in the classrooms. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the staff members completed an attendance roster during the inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A: Daily Attendance: Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not maintained for 12 months. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- October 2, 2025, when the director was asked to provide the indoor and outdoor play area daily inspection logs, the director stated to the GOC1 that she has not done these in two years. Technical assistance was provided to the director to explain that daily inspections need to be done and maintained for 12 months.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-19
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]
- Inspector notes
- October 2, 2025, the GOC1 observed a portion of a concrete square used for walking is broken and poses a trip hazard to the children. The director has is covered by a mini picnic table at the time of the inspection. Technical assistance was provided to the director that this needs to be repaired or removed so there will not be a trip hazard for the children. GOC1 observed and the director removed the trip hazard at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
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)
- Report comments
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 7 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 7 of the 7 employee records. • When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files, the Licensing Specialist seen 2 personnel did not finish their 5 hour Early Literacy training. The director was given until July 4, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. • During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The facility did not obtain written authorization prior to administering emergency non-prescription medication. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, D and K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have written authorization form. The medication expires July 2027. The director was given until July 4, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 A. Medication. Childcare programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: A . The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non- prescription medications. This authorization must ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-09
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [hand soap, paper towels and handwashing poster of how and when to was hands.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed the kitchen hand washing station only having a hand wash only sign. Licensing specialist observed there were no paper towels to dry hands, no hand soap to wash hands and no signage stating how and when to wash hands. Be sure to add hand soap, paper towels and proper hand washing signs to the hand washing station by 6/24/24. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Hand book, Section 3.9.1, A.7 Food Preparation Area. A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running wate ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
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 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed that 3 children's files had expired immunization forms. Be sure to have these forms updated by due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 B Immunization Records 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 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2024
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
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed the 5 yr. employment history form was not completed on two staff members. Be sure to verify their employment history by due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D employment history verification 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 dat ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
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
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed the Clearinghouse roster was not current. Be sure to update the roster by due date. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Hand book, Section 5.1,K Employee Roster 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 Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Correction / follow-up note
- 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 41 B. On ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 7, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 that attendance rosters are always present in each classroom throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection indicate that attendance rosters were not present in several classrooms at the time of the visit. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures accurate tracking and supervision of children in every room.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to manage and track medication expiration dates to ensure all items on-site are current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where medication management, including expired items and missing authorization forms, was noted in 2025 and 2026. This question helps parents understand the current procedures for maintaining accurate and safe medication records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all student health and immunization records are kept up-to-date and complete for every child enrolled?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from recent inspections have noted instances where student health examinations and immunization forms were expired or not current. This question allows the director to explain the system in place for monitoring and requesting updated documentation from families.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for conducting and documenting the required daily safety inspections of indoor and outdoor play areas?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that daily inspection logs for play areas were not being maintained. Asking about this helps parents understand how the center currently monitors the environment to ensure it remains in good repair.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and verify that all staff members have completed their required training and professional development courses?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2024 through 2026 show repeated findings regarding missing documentation for required staff training, such as early literacy and fire extinguisher training. This question helps clarify how the center currently manages staff compliance and training records.
Related violations