Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.71
- Local median
- 0.54
Tia Jackson Family Day Care Home
6715 36th Avenue Dr W, Bradenton, FL 34209
- License:
- F12MA0085
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- August 22, 2026
Typical cost: $867 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$867/mo
Median daily rate: $40.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
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 inspectionFebruary 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 7, 2025
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for Tia Jackson Family Day Care Home from February 1, 2023 through February 20, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 20, 2026 and involved hazardous access.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 7.5 local median in 34209
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.94
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 2 recorded violations.
July 26, 2023August 6, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Potentially harmful items such as BB guns, pellet guns, knives and/or sharp tools were not in a locked area or were accessible to children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed knives and sharp cooking tools in 2 unlocked drawers in the kitchen accessible to children in care. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the operator moved the knives and sharp tools out of childrens reach. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2: Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Poisonous Items: A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children shall be free from toxic substances and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. These items, as well as knive ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous
- Official code
- 10-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Narcotics, alcohol, or other impairing drugs/paraphernalia were accessible to children in care.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2, C
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed alcohol beverages in the unlocked middle drawer of the refrigerator accessible to children in care. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the operator moved the alcohol beverages out of childrens reach. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2: Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Poisonous Items: C. Narcotics, alcohol, or other impairing drugs/paraphernalia must be kept inaccessible to children at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous
- Official code
- 10-05
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- Medication which had expired or was no longer being administered was not returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded if the child is no longer enrolled. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24, I
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed medication which had expired or was no longer being administered was not returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian or discarded if the child is no longer enrolled. The diaper creams were an unopened box of Desitin (Expired 3/2025), a packet of Desitin (Expired 1/2023), and a tube of Desitin (Expired 7/2023).This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the operator discarded the expired diaper creams during the inspection.During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.24, I: Medication: The family day care home or large family childcar ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Medication
- Official code
- 29-10
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B
- Inspector notes
- During the licensing inspection the licensing specialist observed that the fire extinguisher was last serviced on 07/2024. 7.11 Fire Safety B. The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate.
- Correction status
- Due by August 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 19-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The written record of fire drills was missing the following: [ date & time of the drill, number of children in attendance, evacuation route used, time taken to evacuate the home]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, D
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, there were no records of a fire drill. The alarm system did a complete test of each alarm. All alarms were working. TA was given to director to be sure to complete monthly fire drills. The director had record of 2022 year's worth of drills.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-03
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
What steps are taken to ensure that potentially harmful items like kitchen tools are kept securely stored and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2026 inspection noted that sharp tools were accessible in unlocked kitchen drawers. This question helps clarify current storage practices for hazardous items.
- Context
- The item was addressed and corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your process for monitoring and storing items like alcohol or other substances to ensure they remain inaccessible to children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 identified that certain items were stored in a location accessible to children. Asking about current storage protocols helps confirm that these items are now kept in secure, restricted areas.
- Context
- The item was addressed and corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for checking medication expiration dates to ensure that only current, authorized items are kept on-site?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from February 2026 show that expired items were found on the premises. This question allows the provider to explain their current system for inventory management and regular disposal of expired products.
- Context
- The item was addressed and corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the maintenance and certification schedule for your fire safety equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that fire safety equipment maintenance has been a topic of discussion in past reports. This question helps parents understand how the facility tracks and ensures equipment remains in good working order.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily communication with parents regarding their child's needs and any supplies they provide?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing a clear communication routine helps ensure that parents and providers stay aligned on important details like supplies and health needs. This helps build a collaborative relationship for the child's care.