Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.77
- Local median
- 0.73
Primrose School Lakewood Ranch North
5730 New Haven Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
- License:
- C12MA0365
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 212
- License expiration:
- January 28, 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 1, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Primrose School Lakewood Ranch North from January 18, 2023 through May 1, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 1, 2026 and involved supervision.
That higher-concern topic 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
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 23
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 5
6 in last 12 months
13 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 10 local median in Lakewood Ranch
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 22%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 54%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 1.09
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 3 recorded violations.
January 5, 2024January 15, 2025September 22, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
January 15, 2025September 22, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 15, 2025September 22, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 4, 2025May 1, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 15, 2025September 22, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a child was left on the playground.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist during the complaint inspection teacher 2 informed the Licensing Specialist that she was not aware that child 1 was left outside. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that child 1 was brought into the facility by parent 2. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1.A General Supervision Requirements A . Childcare personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [Two-year-old] group was inadequate in that [teacher 1 stepped out of the classroom]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that Supervision of children in the two-year-old group was inadequate in that teacher 1 stated that she had one foot outside of the classroom, one foot in the classroom, when she posted an item on the hallway bulletin board. She was unable to adequately supervise the children due there being a wall with the bulletin board approximately 5 feet from the classroom. Teacher 1 demonstrated how she reached the bulletin board, showing while she reached the board, she could not see the children at the same time. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that teacher 1 returned to the classroom. During the inspectio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the Operator did not have documentation of an annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive on site. The Operator was given until 10/2/25 , to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 Driver Requirements The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion f ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 2, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that one transportation vehicle utilized by the facility when transporting the children that are in care. 2019 Ford Transit (B61269) that was last inspected on 01/9/2024. The transportation vehicle is insured by Philadelphia Insurance Company with an effective date of 2/3/25. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have an annual inspection. The Operator was given until 10/22/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A: Vehicle Requirements For the purpose of th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-04
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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that in the preschool pathway classroom there was an edge of a corner that was partially detached from the wall. The Operator was given until 10/22/25, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. All childcare 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 documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed animal feces on all the playgrounds where children were present. The Operator was given until 10/22/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A . The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 35 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 35 of the 35 employee records. The Licensing Specialist observed 3 personnel did not finish their 5 hours Early Literacy training. The Operator was given until 10/22/2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy 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 a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A medication, [Auvi-q Epi Pen], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that two Epi Pen were not brought to the facility in the original container. The Operator has been given a due date of 10/22/25 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 6.5 Medication C. Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the childcare facility by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-04
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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the was one Epi Pen that was expired. The Operator has been given a due date of 10/22/25 to come into compliance with this standard. 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 be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded.
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
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
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 168 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 67 of the 168 childrens records (Letters A through J, including 3 School Age). Licensing Specialist found 2 children who had missing immunization form. The Operator was given until 10/22/25 , to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 B Immunization Records The childcare facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Flor ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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
- During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 168 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 67 of the 168 childrens records (Letters A through J, including 3 School Age). Licensing Specialist observed 5 children who had expired immunization forms. The Operator was given until 10/22/25 , to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 B Immunization Records The childcare facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 168 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 67 of the 168 childrens records (Letters A through J, including 3 School Age) Licensing Specialist found 2 children who had missing Student Health Examination forms. The Operator was given until 10/22/25, 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 properl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 168 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 67 of the 168 childrens records (Letters A through J, including 3 School Age). Licensing Specialist found 4 children who had expired Student Health Examination forms. The Operator was given until 10/22/25, 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 proper ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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
- During the inspection, the director advised that currently there is one transportation vehicle 2020 Ford Transit - 250 (B61269) that is insured through Phildelphia with an effective date of 1/29/24. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the program's vehicle was monitored at time of inspection. The installed vehicle alarm was not in working condition in that it could not be heard from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. The director was given until May 11, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, regarding the maintaining of the vehicle alarm. CCF Handbook, Section 2 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the following classrooms there was paint peeling off the walls and the material on the red couch were peeling: Early Preschool 1 classroom paint peeling on the back wall right side of the window, 1. Preschool 1 classroom paint peeling on the back wall and the wall by the boys bathroom and the red couch peeling, 2. Preschool 2 classroom paint peeling on the right wall by the cabinet and the red couch peeling, 3. Preschool Pathways classroom paint peeling on the right wall. 4. VPK 1 classroom paint peeling left wall by the puzzle center, and the back wall by the door and the red couch peeling 5. VPK 2 classroom paint peeli ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
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
- 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. REMINDER : In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. Counselor reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. 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 February 17, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspectio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 180 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 180 of the 180 childrens records. Licensing specialist found three children who had an expired immunization form. The director was given until February 17, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 F 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 180 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 180 of the 180 childrens records. Licensing Specialist observed Three children who had an missing physical form. The director was given until February 17, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 C 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 3 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 180 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 180 of the 180 childrens records. Licensing specialist observed five children who had an expired health form. The director was given until February 17, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 B 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 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [paint brushes were being cleaned in the handwashing sink.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed the handwashing sink with paint soaked brushes in the sink. Staff removed the paint brushes and cleaned the sink. Administrator noted to remind staff in the next staff meeting to not use the hand washing sinks for anything other than handwashing. TA A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Report comments
- A floor mat was curled up on the floor in the VPK Room where children were moving about which created a tripping hazard.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed Drano in the cabinet next to the diaper genie in the EPS1 classroom. Technical assistance was given that all cleaning supplies need to be in a locked area inaccessible to children in care. Director removed item to bring this standard back into compliance at this time. Photo taken of item.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
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
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed unlabeled sippy cups and water bottles from home in EPS1, EPS2 and PreK Pathways classrooms. Technical assistance was provided that bottles and sippy cups brought from home shall be individually labeled with the childs first and last name and shall be returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian daily. Director had all sippy cups and water bottles labeled during this inspection bringing this standard back into compliance at this time.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
What steps has the center taken to ensure children are always directly supervised while in the outdoor play area?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from May 2026 where a child was left on the playground. This question helps parents understand how the facility has updated its supervision practices to prevent this from happening again.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe the training and protocols in place to ensure staff maintain constant supervision of children in all areas, including transitions or when stepping out of a classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple findings related to supervision in late 2025 and 2026. This question helps parents understand how the center reinforces consistent supervision standards among all staff members.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for managing and verifying that all emergency medications, like EpiPens, are current and stored in their original containers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2025 noted concerns regarding expired medication and proper storage containers. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures that vital health supplies are ready and compliant for use.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and maintain annual vehicle inspections and driver requirements for the transportation services provided?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2025 indicate findings related to annual vehicle inspections, driver physicals, and vehicle alarm maintenance. This question helps parents understand the center's current procedures for keeping transportation safe and compliant.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all required student health and immunization records are kept current and complete for every enrolled child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 show multiple instances where immunization or health examination forms were missing or expired. This question helps parents understand the administrative process for maintaining accurate health documentation.
Related violations