Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.82
- Local median
- 1.22
Pathways To Learning LLC
2601 7th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
- License:
- C12MA0338
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 5:00AM to 7:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 147
- License expiration:
- September 11, 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 inspectionDecember 19, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 19, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Pathways To Learning LLC from May 17, 2023 through December 19, 2025.
Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 14, 2025 and involved medication, with a due date of September 14, 2025.
Two later inspections, from September 3, 2025 through December 19, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 9 local median in 34208
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 27%
- Local median
- 32%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 45%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 16, 2023April 1, 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: 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 in the infant, (5 children), and (10 one-year-old classrooms), two containers non- prescription medications. The operator advised that both creams were used for multiple children when needed, which was provided by the facility. The Operator advised that there are forms signed by parents in the children's files. The Licensing Specialist observed that the forms do not state the child's name, only the parents name. The Operator has been given until 9/14/25 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 6.5 Medication A-E : Chil ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-09
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 that there was one prescription medication and one non-prescription medication expired, and no longer being administered to the children at the time of the inspection. 1 medication expired 1/2022 and 1 non-prescription medication expired 3/2024. The Operator has been given a due date of 9/14/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. The Operator discarded the non-prescription medication that was purchased by the facility. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Medication. H. Medication that has expired or that is no longer being dispensed must b ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
No recorded violations in this report
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 licensing specialist observed and photographed training certificates for universal precautions training took place on 7-27-23 and 8-1-23. Be sure to conduct annual training on the facility's universal precautions by due date of 9/26/24. REMINDER : 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), to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 26, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed no diaper changing procedures at diaper changing area. Be sure to fixed by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
No recorded violations in this report
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. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, counselor observed and photographed the laundry room door was unlocked and a bucket of Arm & Hammer Laundry soap and an open bottle of liquid Tide detergent sitting on the floor next to the washing machine. TA was given to staff that the door must be locked at all times or the detergent must be put up out of reach of children in the classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand sanitizer was used in place of hand washing with soap and running water. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, B (Section 12.2, number 2) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed and photographed the handwashing sink in the 2 1/2 yr old classroom did not have soap at the sink. They only had hand sanitizer at the sink. Soap was added to the sink at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-04
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, counselor observed handwashing posters at the handwashing sinks had how to wash hands but did not have the situations or times to was hands posted. TA was given to staff on having the how and when posted at the handwashing sinks and be sure that only handwashing is taking place in these sinks.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5
- Report comments
- Van #2 had a malfunctioning seatbelt in the 2nd to back row on the driver side. TA: Please replace the buckle as soon as possible and don't let children use the seat.
- Correction status
- Due by May 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Seat Belts/Child Restraints
- Official code
- 08-04
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
- Report comments
- 2 staff were missing the literacy training.
- Correction status
- Due by May 31, 2023
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 walk me through your current process for tracking and disposing of expired medications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection indicate that some medications were not properly discarded when expired or no longer in use. Asking about this helps parents understand the current system for medication management and safety.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on December 19, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that all non-prescription medications have the necessary written authorization from parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 noted that the facility needed to improve its documentation regarding written authorization for non-prescription medications. This question helps clarify how the center currently handles these authorization forms for the children in their care.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on December 19, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are always stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from August 2023 show a finding related to the storage of cleaning supplies. This question helps parents understand the current protocols for keeping the environment secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for ensuring that diaper changing procedures are consistently followed and clearly posted in the classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that sanitation and facility condition topics, including diapering procedures, have been noted in past inspections. Asking about this helps parents understand the center's current commitment to maintaining these hygiene standards.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families regarding daily routines and any changes in center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing a clear line of communication is essential for parents to feel confident in the care their children receive. This question helps parents understand how the center keeps families informed about day-to-day operations.