Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.76
Kathy's Kiddie Care
13501 Upper Manatee River Rd, Bradenton, FL 34212
- License:
- F12MA0165
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- December 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 inspectionMarch 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Kathy's Kiddie Care from May 16, 2023 through March 11, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 5, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of January 5, 2026.
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
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 7 local median in Bradenton
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 22%
- Local median
- 18%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 56%
- Local median
- 23%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.83
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
November 20, 2024June 16, 2025December 5, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 20, 2024June 16, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for substitutes, employees or household members in the Clearinghouse. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for their substitute in the Clearinghouse. The provider has been given until 1/5/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L The employer/owner/operator must add substitutes, employees and household members to their Employee/Contractor Roster within ten days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date within ten days of termination for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse when employment terminates, or a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-10
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the owner and the substitute did not have the School Readiness Pre-Service training completed. During the time of the current reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed the substitute did not have the School Readiness Pre-Service training completed within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. The provider has been given until 1/5/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Section 3.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-11
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- REMINDER : 10 hours of annual in-service training must be completed by the license expiration, 12/22/2025. 7-11: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the owner, and the substitute did not have the School Readiness Pre-Service training completed. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook 3.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-11
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Outdoor play areas in the home were not free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 14-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were multiple pieces of wood on the outdoor area. Some of the pieces of wood had nails sticking out. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [the provider did not have documentation that the parents received a copy of the Distracted Driver brochure in April 2025].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 9 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 9 of the 9 childrens records. REMINDER : Influenza brochures must be provided annually between August 1st and September 30th for each enrolled child. Distracted Adult brochures must be provided semi- annually in the months of April and September for each enrolled child. 33-10: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the provider did not have documentation that the parents received a copy of the Distracted Driver brochure in April 2025. During the ins ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-10
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment and is invalid for the individual. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the owner CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment and is invalid for the individual. The owner did do a course that was online but did not include the skills assessment. The owner was given until December 20, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C Operators and Substitutes. C. Have certificate(s) of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures and first aid training, which must be current and valid at all times. Certificates of course ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Staff Training
- Official code
- 07-06
Higher concern: Pool barrier
- Report finding
- The home's swimming pool was not maintained by the use of chlorine or other suitable chemicals. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7, G Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing specialist observed that the pool water was green and you could not see to the bottom of the pool. The owner was given until December 20, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing counselor provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7, G Swimming Pools. G. If a home has a swimming pool and/or spa, it shall be maintained by using chlorine or other suitable chemicals. Water in swimming pools or spas must be maintained at all times to ensure visibility to the bottom. Wading pools, including inflatable water slides with landing area where water collects, are prohibited.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Swimming Pools
- Official code
- 15-10
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the fire extinguisher did not have a current certificate. The last date the fire extinguisher was tagged was in May 2023. The owner was given until December 20, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing counselor provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B Fire Safety. B. The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate .
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
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 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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Home Day care failed to maintain current certificate or renewal of fire extinguisher. Fire extinguisher was expired on January 2023. Per FCCHD handbook: 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 May 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 19-03
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 staff members are fully registered in the state clearinghouse and have completed their required training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a recent inspection indicate there were gaps in maintaining current rosters and ensuring personnel completed required pre-service training. This question helps clarify how the center now manages these staffing requirements to ensure all caregivers are properly vetted and prepared.
- Context
- The provider was given until 1/5/2026 to bring these standards into compliance.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep track of staff training schedules and certifications to ensure everyone stays up to date on their requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that staff training requirements were a topic of concern in multiple reports during 2025. Asking about the current tracking process helps parents understand how the provider ensures all caregivers remain qualified and ready to support the children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your routine for inspecting the outdoor play area to make sure it remains free of any potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2025 noted concerns regarding equipment maintenance and outdoor area hazards. This question allows the director to explain their current maintenance schedule and how they ensure the play space is safe for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that all safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, is maintained and certified on schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that fire safety equipment maintenance was previously identified as an area needing attention. This question helps parents understand the current system for tracking equipment certifications and ensuring everything remains in good working order.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about important safety information and required documentation throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Effective communication between a provider and families is essential for ensuring that important safety brochures and enrollment records are shared and documented correctly. This question helps parents understand how the center manages its administrative responsibilities and keeps families informed.