Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 1.54
The Learning Post Child Care LLC
623 30th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221
- License:
- F12MA0161
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- September 16, 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 inspectionNovember 7, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 7, 2025
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for The Learning Post Child Care LLC from February 24, 2023 through November 7, 2025.
Three inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 20, 2025 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic 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
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
2 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 10 local median in 34221
Compared to 31 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 30%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 2.45
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.
August 22, 2023August 20, 2025Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 22, 2023August 20, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The operator did not have documentation of current vaccination records for the pet observed.Vaccinations are available for this type of animal. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a dog in the family home. The Operator did not have current vaccination records for the dog observed. This was brought back into compliance in at the time of the inspection in that the Operator called her son to remove the dog from the family home. The Operator's son did arrive and remove the dog from the home. This standard is brought back into compliance. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1: Animals, pets or fowl must be properly vaccinated, if vaccinations are available for the type of animal, pet or fowl; and be free from disease. Animals th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 09 - Animal Vaccinations
- Official code
- 09-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Fencing a minimum of 4 feet in height with at least two exits, with one being remote from the building, was not provided when required. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the fence less than 4 feet high. The Fence measured 2 ft and 7 inches. The Operator was given until 8/30/2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 C: Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements: C: The outdoor play areas must be enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. The fence must not prevent the supervision of children. The fence must be in good condition and conform to applicable local building codes. These areas must have at least two exits, with at least one being remot ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The outdoor play area that required fencing was not safe and adequate in that [the fence had a gap measuring 1ft an 4 inches in width]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the fence behind the shed had a gap greater than 3 1/2 inches. The gap measured 1 ft and 4 inches wide. The Operator was given until 8/30/2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 7.6.F- Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements. F. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous, and shall not have opening or gaps larger than 3 1/2 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The bottom or base of the fence must remain at ground level and free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside or ou ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The home did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.23
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed there was no documentation of annual exposure plans. Be sure to complete by due date. TA Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the homes annual refresher education for the exposure plan, and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Due by March 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 28 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 28-10
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Required background screening was missing for [ an adult or household members]. 402.313(3) F.S. and FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 18.4; Section 2.1, number 2; Section 2.2, number 1) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, the adult household member's level 2 screening was expired. A request was made in the Clearinghouse to update the background screening. Be sure to have the background screening completed by due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by September 15, 2023
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The home had electrical outlet covers that were not in place. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7, E
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, the room where the children were napping was missing an outlet cover. A new cover was placed in the outlet at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
- Official code
- 13-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Potty chairs were not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.15, B (Section 9.6, number 2) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, counselor observed a potty chair with urine in the potty seat. Owner emptied, cleaned and sanitized the potty chair at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 21 - Hygiene and Sanitation
- Official code
- 21-12
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, A (Section 13.2, number 1) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, there were no documented fire drills noted since May 2023. A fire drill was conducted with counselor during the inspection. TA was given on the importance of doing monthly drills and various times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-01
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
Could you walk me through your current process for ensuring all pets on the premises are fully vaccinated and documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2025 inspection note that vaccination documentation for a pet present at the home was not available at that time.
- Context
- The pet was removed from the home during the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have you taken to ensure the outdoor play area fencing meets all height and structural requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 identified that the outdoor fencing height did not meet the required minimum standards.
- Context
- A later inspection on November 7, 2025, showed no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you maintain your outdoor play area to ensure there are no gaps or openings in the fencing?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that maintaining secure outdoor fencing has been a topic of discussion in reports from 2023 and 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for verifying that all household members have up-to-date background screenings?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from 2023 noted that a background screening for an adult household member was expired at the time of the visit.
- Context
- A later inspection on November 7, 2025, showed no findings.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you describe your routine for conducting and documenting monthly fire drills with the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that consistent documentation of monthly fire drills was a point of review during past inspections.
Related violations