Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.83
- Local median
- 1.19
Children First at Venice
800 Gulf Coast Blvd, Venice, FL 34285
- License:
- C12SA0173
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 66
- License expiration:
- March 31, 2027
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
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 25, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Children First at Venice from January 6, 2023 through June 25, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on February 26, 2026 and involved facility condition.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
1 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
- 8%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- 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.
Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 4, 2023April 26, 2024February 26, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Inspector observed some teachers personals drinks with childrens reach. Drinks were moved during the time of inspection.
- 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
- 14-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 safety hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Inspector observed electronics charging in a classroom bathroom at children reach. Items were unplugged and moved at the time of inspection. Inspector observed some teachers' personal drinks within children's reach. Drinks were moved during the time of inspection.
- 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)
- Official code
- 14-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the facility was observed to be a serious health hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Teachers cup in the Head Start room were at children reach. Teachers purse at reach of children in an unlocked closet in the toddler's room. Corrected at inspection.
- 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)
- Official code
- 14-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The door in the hallway close to the director's office was unlocked. This door offers access to the small children playground. The door offers a safety pad on the outside going access form the outdoors to only authorized personne
- Correction status
- Due by December 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)
- Official code
- 14-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the facility was observed to be a serious health hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- uncovered children cots are stored in the children bathroom.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 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)
- Official code
- 14-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Unlocked side door with access to the inside of the building
- 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)
- Official code
- 14-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- teachers drinking cups at children reach
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 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)
- Official code
- 14-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Staff failed to inspect the playground before allowing children on the playground.
- Report comments
- Tricycle found out of the fence of the playground was not documented.
- Correction status
- Due by July 28, 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)
- Official code
- 21-06
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- On February 1, 2023 , a child was left behind in the facility playground. Provider self-reported a child was left behind in the playground. • Child was not harmed or injured. • Parent was informed of the incident. • Facility implemented a plan and retrained the teachers involved on the incident. • The DCF Child Care Facility Handbook states: 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all time ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed cots with blankets on them in the bathroom to the Purple classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by January 31, 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)
- Official code
- 14-07
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 the center take to ensure children are always accounted for during outdoor play and transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted an incident where a child was left in an outdoor play area. This question helps parents understand the current supervision protocols and training in place to prevent such occurrences.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the classroom environment to ensure that personal items, such as drinks or charging electronics, are kept securely out of children's reach?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that maintaining a secure physical environment has been a recurring topic in multiple inspections. Asking about current practices helps families understand how staff are trained to keep classrooms organized and free of potential hazards.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 2026-06-25.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe your daily routine for inspecting the playground and facility areas before children arrive or go outside?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 noted a finding regarding playground inspection procedures. This question helps parents learn about the facility's current checklist and safety verification process.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that all doors leading to outdoor areas remain secure throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 identified a concern regarding an unlocked door providing access to an outdoor area. This question allows parents to understand the current security measures and monitoring practices for facility access points.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily activities and any changes in classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center shares information helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience. Consistent communication is a key part of building a strong partnership between families and staff.