Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.7
- Local median
- 1.69
Growing Hands Learning Center LLC
6841 Buffalo Rd, Palmetto, FL 34221
- License:
- C12MA0389
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 146
- License expiration:
- March 12, 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 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Growing Hands Learning Center LLC from March 5, 2024 through March 9, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 5, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three 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
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 4
5 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 10 local median in 34221
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 30%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- 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.
Medication
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
June 24, 2024October 24, 2025March 5, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
March 5, 2025July 11, 2025March 5, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 5, 2025March 5, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 5, 2025March 5, 2026Inspection 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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner in that there were cots stored in the bathroom of the one-year-old classroom. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that a staff member removed the cots from the bathroom. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H: Bedding and Linens: Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. G. Bedding a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-12
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Bottle warming devices were accessible to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.7, A
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 3 bottle warming devices that contained hot water that were accessible to children located on a shelf to the left of the diaper changing area. 2 of the devices were not covered, 1 was covered. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that a staff member removed the water from the bottle warming devices and moved the devices out of reach of children. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.7 Bottle Warming: For optimum digestion, breastmilk and infant formula should be served at body temperature. A. Bottle warming devices and crock pots, including ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-10
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
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not have documentation to show 1 childcare personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the childcare industry. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the Operator informed the Licensing Specialist that as of 3/5/2026 that staff member is no longer employed at the facility and removed them from the Clearinghouse Roster during the inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.1: Beginning Training: Childcare personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
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 [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- 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 training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the Operator informed the Licensing Specialist that as of 3/5/2026 the 2 staff members are no longer employed at the facility and removed them from the Clearinghouse Roster during the inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Sh ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 non-prescription medication diaper creams, a triple paste container and a triple paste squeeze bottle that were not stored in either a locked area or inaccessible and out of a childs reach. The diaper creams were in an orange material bin/box that was located on the second shelf on the left side of the diaper changing table. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that a staff member moved the non-prescription medication diaper creams out of childrens reach. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, G: Medication: Childcare programs are not ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-15
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 medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. The prescription medication is Triamcinolone. Expiration date: 8/2025. (The expiration 6/2026) This standard has been brought back into compliance in that a staff member discarded the expired medication in a trash receptacle that was outside of the facility and inaccessible to children. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H: Medication: Childcare programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program cho ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The facilitys record for a child receiving medication was incomplete in that it did not include [the name of the medication to be given, and date, time and amount of the correct dosage to be given.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facilitys record for all children receiving medication was incomplete in that it did not include the name of the medication to be given, and date, time and amount of the correct dosage to be given. The provider has been given until 11/24/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F The facility must maintain a record for each child receiving any medications that documents the full name of the child, the name of the medication, the date and time the medication was given, the amount and dosage, and the name and signature of the person who gave the medication. This record m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 24, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-12
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 27 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 27 of the 27 employee records. REMINDER: In-service training for 2025/2026 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2026. Specialist 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 2 personnel did not finish their 5 hours Early Literacy training. The director was given until August 11, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspectio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 27 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 27 of the 27 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 2 personnel did not complete their 10 in service for 24-25 year. The director was given until August 11, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 A-D Annual In-Service
- Correction status
- Due by August 11, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed cords hanging down by a child's head during the nap and or in the reach of the children in the following rooms Star Bright, Huggable Hills, Little Moon Way and VPK Crossing classrooms. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by removing the cords and putting the cords out of the reach of the children. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 D.- General Health and Safety Requirements. D. Strangulation hazards, strings, and cords long enough to encircle a childs neck such as those on toys and window coverings must not be access ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A fire hazard, [dust build up on the vents in the bathrooms], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a buildup of dust on the vents in the bathrooms in the following classrooms Star Bright Room and Star Bright Street Room. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by cleaning the vents. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 B.- General Health and Safety Requirements. B . It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards , such as lint build up in heating and air vents , filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-12
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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the entrance to the kitchen is open where the children has access to the kitchen and the licensing specialist observed there was hand sanitizer on the table, the cook was washing dishes and there was food scissors that were just washed sitting out to dry and the drawer that the knifes were in did not have a lock. In the star bright classroom there was adult scissors, tape dispenser, stapler on the teachers desk. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by putting the items out of the reach of the children or in a locked drawer. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided ... [truncated]
- 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: 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, Licensing Specialist observed on the playground the white house the wood is cracked the side by the mail box and the lid to the blue bin was cracked and broken. The director was given until April 7, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards .
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed loaves of bread that was expired. The bread expired on 1/25/25. The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by throwing away the bread. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Hand book, Section 3.9.2, B Food Storage B. Stored food must be consumed or discarded on or before the expiration dates listed by the manufacturer.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the Lullaby Lane classrooms that the changing mats were ripped exposing the foam. The director was given until April 7, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Diapering Requirements - E. When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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 28 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 28 of the 28 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 1 personnel that did not finish her 5 hours Early Literacy training. The director was given until April 7, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspect ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
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 licensing specialist observed two containers of diaper rash cream were expired. The director disposed of the creams at the time of inspection bringing this back into compliance. During the inspection, 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
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
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
Could you explain the current process for keeping bottle warming devices out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a March 2026 inspection noted that bottle warming devices were found in an area accessible to children. This question helps understand the current safety measures in place to ensure these devices remain secure.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all medications are stored securely and that expired items are removed promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 identified instances where medications were not properly stored or discarded. Asking this helps clarify the center's routine for medication management and inventory checks.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the daily routine for monitoring the facility to ensure that potentially hazardous items are kept out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that hazardous access has been a repeated topic in previous inspections. This question helps parents understand the daily supervision and environment-check procedures used to keep the space secure.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all staff members are up-to-date with their required training and certifications?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show multiple instances across several reports where documentation for staff training was incomplete. This question allows the director to explain how they track and maintain staff compliance with training requirements.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about the center's daily cleaning and facility maintenance schedules?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center maintains its environment helps parents feel confident in the cleanliness and safety of the space. This question provides insight into the facility's commitment to ongoing upkeep.