Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.33
- Local median
- 1.69
Kids On The Rock
1401 14th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
- License:
- C12MA7037
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 248
- License expiration:
- August 18, 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 inspectionJune 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 9, 2025
Summary
This summary covers three available inspections for Kids On The Rock from April 14, 2025 through June 12, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 12, 2026 and involved background screening.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 3
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
3 total inspections vs 10 local median in 34221
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 30%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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.
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
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the vehicle had 1 broken seat belts and/or safety restraints in that the covering for the seatbelt for the second on the front row did not close properly. The Licensing specialist observed that the seat belt does work properly, it is not in good repair. The Operator has been given until 6/22/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Seat Belt/Child Restraints: Each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Seat Belts/Child Restraints
- Official code
- 08-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A wading pool, or inflatable water slide with a landing area where water collects, was used by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed an inflatable water slide with a landing area where water collects was used by children in care. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the water slide was removed during the inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, H: Outdoor Equipment: H: Wading pools, including inflatable water slides with a landing area where water collects, are prohibited.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-10
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 2 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 7/12/2026 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 comp ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- A medication, [Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol], 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 prescription medication brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. The prescription medication was Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the medication was returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian during the inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C: Medication: Child care 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-prescriptio ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A child who has or is at an increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition and require additional services did not have a current emergency care plan included in their file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a child who has physical condition and require additional services did not have a current emergency care plan included in their file. The prescription medication was Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the prescription medication was returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian during the inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, G: Student Health Records: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Studen ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-08
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for 1 childcare personnel in that the background screening that was in the file for the individual expired 5/7/2026. The Licensing Specialist observed the individuals background screening on the clearinghouse website, it stated Agency Review Requested under DCF Childcare. The Licensing Specialist observed the individual with children in care, the individual was not alone with the children. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the individual that did not have a Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance left the facility during t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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 observed the facility did not maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all childcare personnel in the Clearinghouse in that 10 staff needed to be added to the roster 7 staff needed to be removed from the roster. The Operator has been given until 7/12/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K: Initial Screening: A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete backgrou ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
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 describe the current process for ensuring all vehicles used for transportation are kept in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection note that a vehicle was observed with a broken seat belt. This question helps parents understand the routine maintenance and safety checks performed on transport vehicles.
- Context
- The provider was given a correction deadline of 6/22/2026 for this item.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and update the staff roster in the Clearinghouse to ensure all personnel are correctly listed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 identified that the facility needed to update its employee roster in the Clearinghouse. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center maintains accurate staff records.
- Context
- The provider was given a correction deadline of 7/12/2026 for this item.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you explain the center's policy for handling and storing prescription medication brought by families?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from June 2026 show a finding related to medication not being kept in its original container. This question allows parents to understand the center's procedures for safe medication storage and administration.
- Context
- This issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure all staff have completed their required training before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from June 2026 indicate a finding regarding the completion of preservice training requirements for staff. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies staff training compliance.
- Context
- The provider was given a correction deadline of 7/12/2026 for this item.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that emergency care plans are kept current for children who require additional services?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from June 2026 mention a finding regarding the need for updated emergency care plans for children with specific health conditions. This question helps parents understand how the center manages and updates important health documentation.
- Context
- This issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations