Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.85
- Local median
- 1.31
Toddlers Inn Child Care Center LLC
1017 5th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
- License:
- C12MA0344
- 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, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 58
- License expiration:
- October 28, 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 inspectionNovember 21, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 21, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Toddlers Inn Child Care Center LLC from February 8, 2023 through November 21, 2025.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 10, 2025 and involved attendance accountability, with a due date of November 10, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
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
- 24
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 3
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
2 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
- 23%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- 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.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
October 4, 2023June 27, 2025October 10, 2025Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 4, 2023October 10, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 4, 2023May 28, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 8 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 8 of the 8 employee records. The Licensing Specialist reviewed 10 hours of annual in- service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. During the time of inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one child care personnel that did not complete the preservice training requirements within 90 days of beginning employment with the provider. The provider has been given until 11/10/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. School Readiness Handbook 3.1 C ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist reviewed the Background Screening Clearinghouse Roster. The Licensing Specialist observed the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. The provider has been given until 11/10/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [the attedance roster did not accompany the child care personnel and the group of children outside of the classroom].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the attendance roster did not accompany the child care personnel and the group of children for the three and four year old group when they were outside of the classroom on the playground. The provider has until 11/10/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personn ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [30] children is required. A ratio of [0] child care personnel for [19] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The ratio was non-compliant: 0:19- 8(2-year old's and 11(3-year old's) 1:19- 1(2-year old), 9(4-year old's) and 9(School Age) 1:4- Infants 3 other personnel Corrected Ratio: 1:19- 8(2-year old's and 11(3-year old's) 1:19- 1(2-year old), 9(4-year old's) and 9(School Age) 1:4- Infants 3 other personnel During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a classroom with 19 children in a classroom with out a teacher. The director brought this standard back in compliance by walking back into the classroom. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [2/3-year old ] group was inadequate in that [there was not a teacher in the classroom]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the licensing specialist observed a classroom with 19 children inside without a teacher. The director brought this standard back in compliance by returning to the classroom. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 2.4.1, B General Supervision Requirements. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the infant room there was a hole in the wall above the cots and in the 2-year old's classroom the dry wall was missing and exposing the metal plate by the air vent. The director was given until July 27, 2025, 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 health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and doc ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the playpen had a hole in the netting. The director brought this standard back in compliance by replacing the playpen. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4 A. Safe Sleep A. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 20 - Crib Requirements
- Official code
- 20-06
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 8 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 8 of the 8 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 one personnel did not finish her 40-hour training. The director was given until July 27, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specia ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2025
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
- Inspector notes
- 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 July 27, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, 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 childcare 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 emp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility was required to have at least [2] credentialed child care personnel and had [1] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, licensing specialist observed that the facility did not have enough credentialed staff. The facility only had 1 credential personnel and they had 43 children in attendance during the inspection therefore they need 2 credentialed personnel. The director was given until July 27, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1,A-C Calculating Number of Credentialed Personnel Necessary Pursuant to Section 402.305 (3), F.S. a licensed child care facility must have a minimum of one credentialed child care personnel for every 20 children. A. Child care faci ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed several children Playing video games and watching non educational videos on YouTube. Be sure to limit children screen time. TA: Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 18 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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [mulch and sandbox was not covered ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed inadequate amount of mulch in play area. The mulch must be minimum of 6 inches. Be sure to complete by due date. At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed sandbox in play area outside not covered and maintained while children are not in play area. Be sure to complete by due date. TA: Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 39 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 z ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Inspector notes
- 7-6: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the vehicle alarm was not operational in that the vehicle alarm did not go off. The director advised that the alarm is wired to the vehicle horn, so the vehicle horn should have gone off within 60 seconds of turning off the vehicle ignition. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criter ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
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 (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 17-1: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed a safety hazard on the small playground in that there were 2 active wasps nest. Child Care Regulation observed 1 active wasp nest on the big playground. Child Care Regulation observed 5 wasps nest on the building walking between the big playground and the small playground. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an operable corded telephone available to all child care personnel during hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1
- Report comments
- 22-1: During the inspection, the director advised that the facility does not have a corded phone. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, There must be at least one operable corded telephone that is neither locked nor located at a pay station that is available to all child care personnel at all times during the hours of operation.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Operable Phone
- Official code
- 22-01
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC available in the food preparation area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, B (Section 14.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 23-3: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the fire extinguishers in the vehicle was not the minimum 2:A 10:BC classification, it was a 1A 10: BC. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A:10BC must properly installed, serviced, and maintained with current inspection tags at all times.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-03
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: [see below]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
- Inspector notes
- 24-9: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the kitchen only had a three compartment sink. Staff advised that the three compartment sink is used for both dish washing and hand washing. Staff advised that the facility did not have a separate hand washing only sink in the kitchen. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [see below] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 32-7: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the mulch on the small playground did not meet the minimum 6-inch depth around the permanent play structures. Child Care Regulation observed that there was no mulch under the spring loaded, four seat teeter totter and the blue merry-go-round. On the big playground, Child Care Regulation measured the depth of mulch at the red spring loaded car and observed that there was 3 inches and between the spring loaded blue car and the spring loaded four seated teeter totter, there were 3 inches of mulch. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Permanent or stationary playground equipmen ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2023
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 child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Inspector notes
- 33-3: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that 1 child care personnel did not start the DCF 40 hours of introductory training within 90 days of the child care industry start date. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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, Child Care Regulation observed 8 employees that did not have the documentation that the annual exposure plan was reviewed. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, 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 follow in the event there is exposure to ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [see below].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Inspector notes
- 46-7: During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that each classroom did not have their owner attendance roster that accompanies the class. Staff stated that the first room had the attendance books for the whole school. The director advised that the custodial parents sign the children in and out of the attendance books. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation provided technical assistance, Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class rost ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection, the restroom in the infant room was used by child. This restroom is being used as a storage area for rugs and linens that are not sealed to prevent the spread of contamination from the flushing of the toilet. Please be sure to store any cloth and open items in a plastic container or sealed plastic bags or clear out all stored items by the due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The toileting facility did not have: [ soap, paper towels or hand drying machines, trash receptacle] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The restroom in the infant room did not have soap and paper towels available for hand washing. The handicap stalls did not have soap and paper towels available for hand washing.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-14
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, counselor observed some sippy cups without first and last name labels. Be sure to remind parents to label all sippy cups and bottles or staff will have to use tape and label for them upon arrival.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
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
Can you explain the current process for ensuring that attendance rosters are always with the group of children, even when they are outside on the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection indicate that attendance rosters were not accompanying the group of children while they were outside.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure that all staff members are properly registered and maintained in the background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from October 2025 noted that the facility did not maintain a current employee roster in the required background screening clearinghouse.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current procedure for ensuring that infants are placed in cribs or playpens that are free of items that could pose a safety risk?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from June 2025 noted an instance where a sleeping area contained items that were not appropriate for safe sleep practices.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage staffing levels throughout the day to ensure that the required teacher-to-child ratios are consistently maintained in every classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2025 inspection indicate a finding where the required staff-to-child ratio was not met in a classroom.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how you track and verify that all new staff complete their required preservice training within the mandated timeframe?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2025 show that a staff member had not completed the required preservice training within 90 days of their start date.
Related violations