Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.44
- Local median
- 0.63
Creative Early Learning Center
1602 Banyan Dr, Venice, FL 34293
- License:
- C12SA0291
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 53
- 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
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 nine available inspections for Creative Early Learning Center from June 22, 2023 through June 25, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on March 4, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of March 27, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two 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
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 22
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 8 local median in Venice
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 26, 2024March 4, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Fire drills were not conducted and/or did not include one drill during napping/sleeping times, one drill using alternate evacuation routes, or one in the presence of the licensing authority. (Section 14.3, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- No fire drill done in the month of February.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
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
- 33-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not safe for the children to use in that [broken edges, rust equipment]. (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Rust in swing chains at children reach. Climbing iron equipment shows rust. Plastic part from a car riding toy was toasted by the sun. Playground equipment with wooden parts need repair could cause children to have cuts and splinters. Plastic climbing equipment has broken adges.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
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
- 40-02
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
- One staff yearly 10 hours training was not on file.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel record did not include training transcript information for staff. (Section 18.4) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- No DCF transcript on file.
- Correction status
- Due by March 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 59 - Personnel Records ss.
- Official code
- 59-07
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
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- A handwashing sink in one of the classrooms was clogged and filled with standing water.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2024
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
- 14-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- A cabinet within children's reach in the kitchen had a broken hinge.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2024
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
- 14-03
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]
- Report comments
- A teacher's purse was within children's reach in the VPK room.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2024
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
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A toxic substance was accessible to children. (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Round up weed killer was found in an unlocked base cabinet at children reach in the kitchen.
- Correction status
- Due by May 9, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Toxic Substances and Hazardous Materials 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
- 15-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- All drawers in the kitchen can be open, the child security lock is not working/broken. Knives and other equipment in the kitchen area is accessible to the children.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2024
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
- 16-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained debris. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- In the toddler playground area, there is a fenced area that house broken equipment and other items. This fence is a chain link and little hands can fit in the openings offering access to the broken equipment/items in the area.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2024
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
- 21-01
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]
- Inspector notes
- Staff serving lunch to children did not wear gloves when handling food. Provider was informed that staff needed to wear gloves when handling food, and staff proceeded to hand out food with gloves.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. (Section 12.3, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- changing pad in the toddler's room has rips making it not impermeable and needs to be replace.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2024
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
- 37-03
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 complete.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2024
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
- One student had out of date physical exam.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 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
- The immunization record was incomplete for the child(ren). The record did not document signature of a physician, dates immunizations were administered, or the expiration date. (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One student had out of date immunization records.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-07
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Report comments
- Facility needs decluttering, and organization. All the clutter makes the facility looks unkept, dark and untidy.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 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
- 14-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. (Section 10.1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Lightbulbs or ceiling lamp are not working in the VPK room.
- Correction status
- Due by June 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Lighting rule 65C-22.002(2), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(2), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 23-24)
- Official code
- 17-01
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]
- Report comments
- Gate gap in the playground is more than 4 inches.
- 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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility did not adequately maintain the toilet and bath facilities used by the children as evidenced by [smell and article in the sink]. (Section 10.6, number 8) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- strong urine smell in the children bathroom, an aluminum foil container folded in a sink.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 28 - Toilets and Sinks rule 65C-22.002(6), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(6), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page 25)
- Official code
- 28-04
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 documentation of Monthly environmental safety checklist
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The immunization record was incomplete for the child(ren). The record did not document signature of a physician, dates immunizations were administered, or the expiration date. (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Immunization record expired for six children file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The parents of children enrolled were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. (Section 19.2, number 9) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Influenza & Distracted adult brochure not current in children file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-09
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
Can you tell me about the current process for ensuring that sharp tools or kitchen items are always stored securely away from children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2024 inspection noted an instance where sharp tools were accessible in the kitchen area. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the center maintains a secure environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all cleaning supplies and toxic materials are kept in locked storage that children cannot reach?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2024 identified a concern regarding the storage of a toxic substance. This question allows the provider to explain their current safety protocols for hazardous materials.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain your outdoor play equipment to ensure it stays in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that playground equipment maintenance has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports. Asking about the current routine helps parents understand how the facility monitors and repairs outdoor play areas.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on June 25, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how you track and document staff training to ensure everyone meets their annual requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from March 2026 noted that documentation for staff training was not on file. This question provides an opportunity to learn about the center's current recordkeeping system for staff development.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on June 25, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle emergency preparedness drills, such as fire drills, to ensure all staff and children are familiar with the procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 mentioned a missed fire drill. Asking about the current schedule for these drills helps parents understand how the center prioritizes emergency readiness.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted on June 25, 2026.
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