Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.83
- Local median
- 1.19
Venice Ymca Early Learning Academy
701 Center Rd, Venice, FL 34285-4808
- License:
- C12SA0142
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 342
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,170 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,170/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $54.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Sarasota County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Venice Ymca Early Learning Academy from June 20, 2023 through April 29, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 12, 2025 and involved supervision, with a due date of March 14, 2025.
Three later inspections, from April 16, 2025 through April 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 22
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 34285
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.13
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 27, 2023October 21, 2024Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 16, 2024March 12, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 27, 2023March 12, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child was unknowingly left behind in a vehicle, at the facility or on a field trip. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Incident occurred on March 11, 2025. Incident was reported by facility to licensing on March 11, 2025. It was reported that a child had been left behind in a classroom for 3-5 minutes.
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Supervision rule 65C-22.001(5), 65C-22.001(6), 65C-22.002(4) & 65C-22.007 (2), F.A.C.
- Official code
- 05-06
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to provide the custodial parent or legal guardian written documentation of an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Incident report for child being left in classroom was not provided to the parents on the day it occurred, 3/11/2025. Report was provided on 3/12/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 48 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C.
- Official code
- 48-02
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Incident report for the child being left in classroom was not completed on the day of the incident. Incident report was completed for the child hurting their fingers on the classroom door. Report was completed on 3/12/2025 and signed by parent on 3/12/2025. Signed incident report was sent to inspector on 3/12/2025.
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 48 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C.
- Official code
- 48-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Inspector observed teachers' drinks to be within children's reach.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Facility Environment rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , 62-133(c)(4) rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 14-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. (Section 12.3, number 6) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A tablet was observed to be sitting on the top of the diaper changing table.
- Correction status
- Due by March 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 37 - Sanitary Diapering rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3, Diapering, Pages 28-29)
- Official code
- 37-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility operator did not have a current fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire inspection posted was from 2021. Updated inspection posted.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness rule 65C-22.002(7) F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(7) F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Page 32-34)
- Official code
- 33-08
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no documentation, maintained for one year, that routine inspections were conducted at least every other month of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts.
- Report comments
- Environmental safety checklist not recorded for the month of September 2024.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 40 - Outdoor Equipment rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(c)(2) rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(c)(2) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11, Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 40-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040 was no longer current (over two years since last examination) for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Two students had out of date health examinations.
- Correction status
- Due by November 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- DH Form 681, Religious Exemption from Immunization, was not on file for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Improper religious exemption certificate was provided for one student.
- Correction status
- Due by November 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-06
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. (Section 15.1, number 1) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Facility wrote accident/incident report on 8/16. Incident occurred on 8/6. Parent notified facility of incident more than one week after incident occurred. Facility wrote up report after advised by inspector.
- Correction status
- Due by August 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 48 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
- Official code
- 48-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to provide a copy of the accident or incident form to the individual authorized to pick up the child on the date of occurrence. (Section 15.1, number 4) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Incident happened 8/6, facility wrote accident/incident report on 8/16.
- Correction status
- Due by August 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 48 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35)
- Official code
- 48-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Use of drying mat for a blender cup was observed in one classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Facility Environment rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , 62-133(c)(4) rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 14-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and sippy cups were not labeled with the child's first and last name. (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- sippy cup not label with child name.
- Correction status
- Due by November 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 53 - Bottles Sanitary and Labeled rule 65C-22.005(2), F.A.C rule 65C-22.005(2), F.A.C (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.4 Breastmilk, Infant Formula and Food, Pages 40-41)
- Official code
- 53-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the facility was observed to be a serious health hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Teacher washed her hands after diapering a child in the prep/rinsing sink.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Facility Environment rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , 62-133(c)(4) rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 14-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Sippy cups observed to be on a drying mat instead of a dish drying rack.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Facility Environment rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , 62-133(c)(4) rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 14-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Janitorial closet was found unlocked.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 16 - Supplies Labeled/Stored rule 65C-22.002(1), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(1), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 16-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Staff failed to inspect the playground before allowing children on the playground.
- Report comments
- Facility has no documentation on Daily Playground checklist.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Outdoor Play Area rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6) rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area, Pages
- Official code
- 21-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Gap on playground gate. Options discussed on how to correct the issue.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fencing rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(3) rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(3) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26)
- Official code
- 22-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Staff working with food did not use gloves or utensils while working with food to limit the direct contact with food (Section 17.1, number 2; Section 17.6, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Staff did not wear gloves while plating the food for the children.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 34 - Food Preparation Area 65C-22.002(8), F.A.C. 65C-22.002(8), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages 37-38)
- Official code
- 34-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no documentation, maintained for one year, that routine inspections were conducted at least every other month of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts.
- Report comments
- No physical environment checklist documentation at the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 40 - Outdoor Equipment rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(c)(2) rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(c)(2) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11, Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 40-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record, for staff. (Section 18.6, numbers 5 and 6) [SR]
- Report comments
- Ten hours in-service training was not logged on the required form and was not in the employee file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 42 - 10-Hour In-Service rule 65C-22.003(6), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(11) rule 65C-22.003(6), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(11) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 42-44)
- Official code
- 42-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Current training opportunities and requirements for childcare were not posted and available for staff to review.
- Report comments
- Future training opportunities for staff was not posted on the "teachers' lounge."
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 42 - 10-Hour In-Service rule 65C-22.003(6), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(11) rule 65C-22.003(6), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(11) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 42-44)
- Official code
- 42-05
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 strengthen supervision and ensure all children are accounted for throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from March 2025 regarding a child being left in a classroom for a short period. This question helps parents understand the current supervision protocols and safety measures in place.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on April 29, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your process for documenting and communicating with parents when an incident occurs in the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that documentation and parent notification of incidents have been identified as areas for improvement in multiple reports. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures timely and accurate communication.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that common areas, such as diaper changing stations, remain clear of personal items and clutter?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that facility conditions, including the storage of items in diapering areas, have been noted in past inspections. This question helps parents understand the center's daily maintenance and sanitation routines.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your system for tracking student health records to ensure that all required examinations and immunizations remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted instances where student health records were not current or documentation was missing. This question helps parents understand how the center manages administrative requirements for child health.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily transitions between activities to ensure that every child is actively supervised and engaged?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how staff manage busy times of the day helps parents feel confident about the level of attention their child will receive. This question provides insight into the center's approach to maintaining consistent oversight during daily routines.