Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.5
- Local median
- 1.22
Kidz Learning Steps
1425 10th Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
- License:
- F12MA0176
- 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 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- September 14, 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
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 inspectionAugust 6, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsAugust 6, 2025
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Kidz Learning Steps from August 21, 2023 through August 6, 2025.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 27, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of July 27, 2025.
Two later inspections on August 6, 2025 showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 34208
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 32%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 44%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.7
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 7 recorded violations.
August 30, 2024June 27, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The operator, substitute and/or volunteer did not have a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.3, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the operator advised that there is currently 1 substitute, and 2 household members. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist reviewed 4 files. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that there were two CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements forms that were not signed annually. Photos of the non-compliance was taken during the inspection. The Operator has been given a due date of July 27, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.3, H: Background Screening Documents: H: The operator, substitute ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- STAFFING REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Background Screening Requirements
- Official code
- 06-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The outdoor play area that required fencing was not safe and adequate in that [the fence had an opening leading to the backyard area]. 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 that a portion of the fence surrounding the play area led to the backyard area that had a shed and a lid to a bin that was not in good repair. The Operator advised the Licensing Specialists that the fence was damaged due a storm. The Operator has been given a due date of 7/7/2025 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH 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 t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-09
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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the inspection, the Operator had documentation of the last fire drill being conducted/documented on 04/3/2025. *****Reminder to the provider to complete and document one lockdown drill and one inclement weather drill prior to the expiration of their current licensing year. ******** Photos of the non-compliance were taken. This standard was brought back into compliance in that the operator conducted a fire drill with the Licensing Specialist on 6/27/2025, with 2 adults and 1 child present. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, A: 7.21 Fire Drills A . During the homes licensure year, fire drills ... [truncated]
- 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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A health and safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 13-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was safety hazards in the home, in that there was a large rolled up foam play mat that was in the middle of the hallway and a stack of boxes and filled plastic bags that were in a doorway. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5, B All areas of the home including the play areas shall be in good repair, clean and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 13 - Indoor Play Areas
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A health and safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 14-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were hazards on the outdoor play area, in that there were a large shovel, at least two rakes, a rusted wheel barrel with sharp edges, metal pieces, a cactus with sharp needles, and a wooden picnic table what was missing half the legs. 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 September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 14 - Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements
- Official code
- 14-04
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
- The smoke detector was operational. 19-3: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 7/2023. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate.
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 19-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The home did not have an operable corded telephone available during hours of operation.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.12, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 19-4: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there was no corded phone on the premises. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.12, A The home shall have at least one operable corded telephone.
- Correction status
- Due by September 30, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 19 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation
- Official code
- 19-04
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 Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 27-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the last fire drill was conducted on 6/24/2024. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist conducted a fire drill. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.21, A During the homes licensure year, fire drills utilizing the smoke detector(s) must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 27-01
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4, A and B Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 2 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 2 of the 2 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. 33-6: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the daily attendance was not maintained in that one child was not signed out on 8/29/2024, one child was not signed out on 8/28/2024, and ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Enrollment Information/Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Toxic Substances and/or Hazardous materials including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous items were accessible to children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed that there were no locks on kitchen cabinets which exposed children to cleaning supplies stored in the cabinets. Be sure to have cabinet locks by due date. TA 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 knives, sharp tools, BB guns, pellet guns and other potentially dangerous hazards, shall either be stored and in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. B. All potentially harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable pr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous
- Official code
- 10-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The home's posted emergency information did not include the following: [ 911/emergency services, ambulance phone number, fire Department phone number, police phone number, Poison Control Center phone number, Florida Abuse Hotline, County Public Health Unit phone number, the home's address, directions to the home, including major intersections and local landmarks]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed that there was no emergency phone number information posted. A completed list was completed and posted at the time of inspection and incompliance was brought back into compliance. TA The operator shall have a procedure for responding when an immediate emergency medical response is required. Emergency procedures must be posted and readily accessible. The operator shall develop contingency plans for emergencies or disaster situations when it may not be possible to follow standard emergency procedures. All childcare personnel must be trained to manage in an emergency. A. Emergency telephone numbers (including ambulance, fir ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Emergency Information
- Official code
- 25-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B Children's Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection licensing specialist observed 1 child immunization record was expired. Be sure to complete before due date. TA The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C, DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local health department. The parent/guardian of a child who has not recei ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 31-02
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 required staff and household member documentation is signed and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2025 noted that certain child abuse and neglect reporting forms for staff and household members were not signed annually. Asking about this process helps clarify how the center maintains its administrative records.
- Context
- The provider was given a due date of July 27, 2025, to address this requirement.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage daily attendance tracking to ensure every child is accounted for during drop-off and pick-up times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2024 inspection indicate that daily attendance logs were not fully maintained for all children in care. Discussing this practice helps parents understand the current system for monitoring child arrivals and departures.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all cleaning supplies and other potentially hazardous materials are stored securely and kept out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2024 inspection noted an instance where cleaning supplies were accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps parents feel confident about the safety measures in place for hazardous materials.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to regularly inspect the home and outdoor play area for potential hazards or maintenance needs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that equipment and safety readiness topics, such as outdoor fencing and play area maintenance, have appeared in multiple reports over the last few years. This question allows the provider to explain their ongoing maintenance and safety check routines.
- Context
- A later inspection on August 6, 2025, did not result in any findings.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families about your daily routines and emergency preparedness drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication about daily routines and safety drills helps families stay informed about the environment where their children spend their time. Understanding how the provider shares this information can help parents feel more connected to the center's operations.