Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.55
- Local median
- 0.43
YMCA of Southwest Florida Early Learning Academy at PGT Innovations
101 Triple Diamond Blvd, North Venice, FL 34275
- License:
- C12SA0307
- 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, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 4:30AM to 6:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 99
- License expiration:
- December 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 inspectionJanuary 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 29, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for YMCA of Southwest Florida Early Learning Academy at PGT Innovations from May 19, 2023 through January 29, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 17, 2025 and involved incident records, with a due date of January 21, 2025.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Three later inspections, from May 5, 2025 through January 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 8 local median in Sarasota County
Compared to 124 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 27%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.82
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 3 recorded violations.
September 11, 2023July 10, 2024September 17, 2024Inspection 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
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to obtain the signature of the individual authorized to pick up the child on the date of occurrence on the accident or incident form. Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Guardians received copy of accident/incident form, but facility did not obtain the signature at pick-up.
- Correction status
- Due by January 21, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 48 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C.
- Official code
- 48-08
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
- Teachers drink was in reach of children. Drink was moved at 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
- 14-06
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 a teacher's personal bag was in reach of children. Bag was moved at 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
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. (Section 10.4, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Inspector noticed several cots in multiple classrooms were placed against shelves with items on top and had children sleeping in them. Provider was advised to either clear the top of the shelves or move the cots.
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 25 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements rule 65C-22.002(5), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(5), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.4 Nap and Sleep Space(s)/Safe Sleep Practices, Page 24)
- Official code
- 25-02
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 environmental safety checklist maintained.
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Exit areas were not clear in accordance with fire safety regulations. (Section 10.5) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Exit door next to the VPK room was not completely clear. Space left in the middle of the hallway was enough for walking in between the supplies allocated on each side of the wall.
- Correction status
- Due by September 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 26 - Exit Area Clear rule 65C-22.002(5) and (7), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(5) and (7), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.5 Exit Area, Page 25)
- Official code
- 26-01
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
How does the center ensure that nap time environments are kept clear of potential hazards for children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted that cots were placed near furniture items that created a potential hazard. This question helps parents understand the current practices for maintaining safe sleep spaces.
- Context
- The facility was required to correct this, and subsequent inspections have been clean.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that incident reports are fully completed and signed by parents at pick-up?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection show that a required signature was missing on an accident form. Asking this helps parents understand how the center manages communication and documentation for incidents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the daily routines your staff follows to keep classrooms and common areas free of clutter or personal items?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that keeping the physical environment clear of personal items or obstructions has been a repeated topic in previous reports. This question allows the provider to explain their current daily maintenance procedures.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you conduct and document routine safety inspections of your outdoor play equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from 2024 indicated that documentation for routine outdoor equipment checks was not maintained. This question helps parents understand the current system for ensuring play areas remain safe.
Related violations
General question
What steps do you take to ensure that all staff members are aware of safety protocols regarding personal belongings in the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how staff are trained on safety expectations helps parents feel confident in the daily supervision of their children. This question provides insight into the center's culture of safety and staff accountability.