Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.09
- Local median
- 0.55
Creative Child Learning Center at Lakewood Ranch
11520 Palmbrush Trl, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
- License:
- C12MA0381
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 277
- License expiration:
- March 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 inspectionMarch 13, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 10, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Creative Child Learning Center at Lakewood Ranch from March 22, 2023 through March 13, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 13, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of March 23, 2026.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 7 local median in 34202
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 55%
- Local median
- 28%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.33
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Medication
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 12, 2025July 28, 2025March 13, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after a diaper change]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed Childcare personnel did not assist children with hand washing in the infant classroom after a diaper change. The staff member informed the Licensing Specialist that they clean the infants with wipes due to the infants being too small to wash their hands using the sink. The Operator has been given until 3/13/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance , CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1: Handwashing: Childcare personnel and children must wash their hands thoroughly with soap and running water, dry, and follow personal hygiene procedures for themselves ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The container used for the disposal of soiled diapers or the storage of used cloth diapers was accessible to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J & K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed containers used for the disposal of soiled diapers were accessible to children in suite 250 in the bathroom, and outside of suite 350 against the wall of the playground area. The Operator has been given until 3/23/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J.: Diapering Requirements: J: Soiled or wet disposable diapers must be disposed of in a plastic lined, securely covered container that is not accessible to the children. The container must be emptied, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected, at least, daily ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-12
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 inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 11 childcare 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. The Operator has been given until 4/13/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook: Section 3.1: Preservice: Childcare personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All childcare personnel must com ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A medication, [Auvi-Q and Asthma Pump], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a medication, Auvi-Q Epinephrine injection USP auto-injector and an Asthma pump containing Albuterol, brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. The Operator has been given until 4/13/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C: Medication: Childcare programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: C. Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the childcare facility by the custod ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 13, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-04
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G (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 was not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach in that in suite 200 diaper cream was stored in unlocked draws under the diaper changing table that were accessible to children. The Licensing Specialist observed that the draws closest to the floor were unlocked and contained non- prescription medication diaper cream. The Licensing Specialist observed that this area is locked, and the staff informed the Licensing Specialist that after a childs diaper is changed, they might put them on the floor for a moment. The Licensing Specialist observed the fol ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-15
No recorded violations in this report
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 that the facility did not have written authorization form for 2 non-prescription medications, in the infant classroom. The Operator was given until 8/28/2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, D and K: Medication D and K: Childcare programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: D. In the event of an emergency, non-prescription medication that is not brought in by the parent or legal guardian can be dispensed only if the ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire in the child care personnel file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Operator advised that there are currently 33 employees. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 33 of 33 employee records During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 3 personnel that have not been added to the Operators Clearinghouse roster. The Operator was given until 8/28/2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K: Initial Screening K: The employer/Operator must add childcare personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a childcare ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-10
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 8-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 seat belts that were not operational in that the buckle got stuck. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint. The child safety restraint must be installed, secured and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and a copy of such instructions must be maintained (in the vehicle and/or on file). Child safety restraint must be replaced if they have been recalled, are past the manufacturers date of use ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Seat Belts/Child Restraints
- Official code
- 08-04
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 40-17: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 medications (2 Epi-Pens) that were expired. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, 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 April 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [the last drill was conducted on 3/8/24]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection licensing specialist observed that the last fire drill conducted was on 3/8/24 @ 11 am. A drill was conducted on 6/27/24 at 11:38am with licensing specialist present bringing this back into compliance. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.8.4 A-C Fire Drills A. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 28 B. When the facilitys approved fire alarm alert system is activated or initiated, all adults and children must evac ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 and art supplies were being cleaned.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, licensing counselor observed and photographed the sinks in the 3 year old classrooms being used to clean paint brushes and other supplies. Staff cleared the area of the items bringing back into compliance. TA Handwashing sinks can not be used for anything other than handwashing, Sinks can be labeled as a non handwashing sink where art supplies can be cleaned.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [two year old] group was inadequate in that [ child go ahold of the teacher's tea and spilled it on himself resulting in first and second-degree burns.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 4-1: During the inspection, the teacher advised that she arrived at the facility at 6:30 am and made herself a cup of tea and started to prepare her classroom before the children arrived. The teacher stated that the child arrived at the facility at 6:40 am and as more children arrived, the teacher started to set up painting for the children at the table. A parent came into the classroom and asked the teacher about potty training, so the teacher turned toward the parent to talk to them. The teacher advised that the child was painting at the table when she turned around. The teacher stated that as she turned away from the parent, she saw the child holding the tea and spilling o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that all medications are stored securely and kept out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances where medication storage did not meet safety standards. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center maintains a secure environment for health-related items.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all items, such as diaper disposal containers, are kept in areas that are not accessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 noted that certain disposal containers were accessible to children. This question allows the center to explain the measures taken to keep such items safely out of reach.
- Context
- The operator has been given until 3/23/2026 to come into compliance with this standard.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe your daily routine for assisting children with handwashing, especially during transitions like diaper changes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from March 2026 mention an observation regarding handwashing assistance in the infant classroom. This question helps parents understand the center's hygiene practices and how staff support children during daily care routines.
- Context
- The operator has been given until 3/23/2026 to come into compliance with this standard.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your policy for verifying that all medications brought into the center are in their original containers with the proper documentation?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from March 2026 noted that some medications were not in their original containers. This question helps parents understand the center's intake process for medications to ensure they are properly identified and managed.
- Context
- The operator has been given until 4/13/2026 to come into compliance with this standard.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through your current process for ensuring that all staff members are up to date on their required training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection indicate that some personnel had not completed required preservice training. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks staff training requirements to ensure compliance.
- Context
- The operator has been given until 4/13/2026 to come into compliance with this standard.
Related violations