Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 4
- Local median
- 0.36
Magic Dreams Daycare
408 75th St NW, Bradenton, FL 34209
- License:
- C12MA0417
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 61
- License expiration:
- August 4, 2026
Typical cost: $1,170 - $1,575 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,170 - $1,575/mo
Median daily rate: $54.00 - $72.70
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Manatee County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionDecember 1, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJuly 2, 2025
Summary
This summary covers two available inspections for Magic Dreams Daycare from July 2, 2025 through December 1, 2025.
One inspection recorded a violation, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 1, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of January 1, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 2
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
2 total inspections vs 9 local median in 34209
Compared to 13 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 11%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 36%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.08
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
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: [hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7.
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that the facility is a Food Program participant providing food to the children in their care. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the food preparation area hand washing station does not include hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The water temperature measured at 78 degrees Fahrenheit. The provider has been given until 1/1/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7 A food preparation area is required for facilities that choose to prepare food in a manner consistent with the definition of pr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. The provider has been given until 1/1/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready-to-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area.
- Correction status
- Due by January 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food Acceptance Log was missing or was incomplete in that it did not [include the delivery date, time of arrival, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1.
- Inspector notes
- The Owner/Operator/Director advised that the facility lunch on Fridays is catered from Little Caesars. (Permanent Food Service License number NOS5105042 effective date 12/6/2023). During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the Food Acceptance Log was incomplete in that it did not include the delivery date, time of arrival, verification by the recipient of adequate temperatures of food, and the name and signature of the recipient. The provider has been given until 1/1/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, E.1 A log must be maintained for all prepared meals being transported into the facility. The log must be re ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 27 - Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources
- Official code
- 27-05
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The facilitys record for a child receiving medication was incomplete in that it did not include [the 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 a child receiving medication was incomplete in that it did not include the date, time, and amount of the correct dosage to be given. The provider has been given until 1/1/2026 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 must be initialed or signed by the program pers ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-12
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 time of the inspection, the Licesning Specialist observed one medication which had expired on 10/2025 was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. This standard was resolved during the time of the inspection when the provider discarded the medication. 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
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-17
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 Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 26 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 26 of the 26 childrens records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two students with a Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that it was over two years old. The forms expired on 05/16/2025, and 09/07/2025. The provider has been given until 1/1/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 4 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 4 of the 4 employees records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 childcare personnel record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. This standard was resolved at the time of the inspection in that the employee signed a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
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
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist reviewed the Background Screening Clearinghouse Roster. During the time of the inspection, 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 1/1/2026 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 dat ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
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 process for ensuring all staff are correctly listed in the background screening system?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2025 inspection indicate the facility needed to update its employee roster in the background screening clearinghouse. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains current records for all personnel.
- Context
- Correction due date is 1/1/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all medications at the center are current and properly managed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 noted an instance where expired medication was not removed as required. Asking this helps parents understand the center's current procedures for monitoring medication expiration dates.
- Context
- The specific instance was resolved at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the team ensure that all required documentation for children receiving medication is complete and accurate?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from December 2025 show that some medication records were missing specific details like dosage and timing. This question allows parents to learn about the current tracking system used for administering medicine.
- Context
- Correction due date is 1/1/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for keeping student health records up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from December 2025 identified some student health statements that were older than two years. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and requests updated health documentation for enrolled children.
- Context
- Correction due date is 1/1/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain the food preparation area to ensure it meets all health and safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from December 2025 noted concerns regarding water temperature in the food preparation area and staff attire. This question helps parents understand the current maintenance and hygiene practices in the kitchen.
- Context
- Correction due date is 1/1/2026.
Related violations