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Wee World Child Development Center

1020 4th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221

License:
X12MA0024
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Exempt
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, VPK, After School, Full Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
150
License expiration:
September 22, 2026
Typical cost: $1,170 - $1,575 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,170 - $1,575/mo

Median daily rate: $54.00 - $72.70

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 inspectionApril 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 7, 2025

Summary

This summary covers two available inspections for Wee World Child Development Center from May 7, 2025 through April 29, 2026.

One inspection recorded a violation, with 11 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 29, 2026 and involved medication.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
2

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
11

11 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

2 total inspections vs 10 local median in 34221

Compared to 25 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
5.5
Local median
1.69

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
2.56

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed an area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair in that in room 104, to the right of the window on the right side of the classroom, close to the floor the wall was peeling. In rooms 101 and 104, the bucket seats were missing buckles. Two seats in room 104 were missing buckles, and four seats were missing buckles. The Operator has been given until 5/30/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 A: General Health and Safety Requirements A. All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, f ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 30, 2026
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
Official code
12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed items unrelated to diaper changing were stored under the diaper changing table, in room 104 there were lanterns under the diaper changing table, and in room 101 there were empty buckets under the changing table. The staff member informed the Licensing Specialist that the buckets were used for the childrens bedding. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the staff members removed the items from the diapering area. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G. Diapering Requirements: G: Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be st ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [large jungle gym and the ship]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that on the large jungle gym and the ship, the left railings closest to the facility were peeling and chipping. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that a staff member repair the railings during the inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Outdoor Equipment B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensu ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
Official code
32-03
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome, the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility did not have documented proof that all childcare personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in in safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome, the use of fire extinguishers. Three staff members were missing Fire Extinguisher Training. Five staff members were missing Safe Sleep Training. The Operator has been given until 5/30/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training: All child care personnel who work in a facility that ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 30, 2026
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-05
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) [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 3 childcare 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. The Operator has been given until 5/30/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook: Section 3.1: Preservice: Childcare personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All childcare personnel must comp ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 30, 2026
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facility did not have a written exposure plan regarding safety precautions for exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids. CCF Handbook, Section 6 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the facility does not have documentation for 2 childcare personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. The Operator has been given until 5/30/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6: Health Requirements: There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in childcare settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the childcare setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Childcare facilities shall deve ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 30, 2026
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Communicable Disease Control
Official code
34-11
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
A medication, [ Albuterol Sulfate HFA Inhalation Aerosol], brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a medication, Albuterol Sulfate HFA Inhalation Aerosol, brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the Operator discarded the medication into a trash receptacle out of childrens reach. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C: Medication: Childcare programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: C. Prescription and non-prescription medication brought to the child care facility ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Medication
Official code
39-04
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed non-prescription medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. In room 101 A&D Prevent Diaper Rash Ointment expired 1/2026. In the office, where the medication is stored, Equate Childrens Ibuprofen expired 10/2025. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the staff members discarded the non-prescription diaper cream and ibuprofen into a trash receptacle inaccessible to children. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H: Medication: Childcare prog ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Medication
Official code
39-17
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired), It did not include the signature of the physician]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that 15 immunization records the form was not current (expired). One immunization record did not include the signature of the physician in that the bottom portion of the form was missing. The Operator has been given until 5/30/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1: Immunization Records: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 30, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 40 - Immunization Records
Official code
40-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 child file did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. The Operator has been given until 5/30/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 C: Student Health Records: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 30, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Student Health and Records
Official code
41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that it was not current (over two years old). The Operator has been given until 5/30/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 C: Student Health Records: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health departme ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by May 30, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Student Health and Records
Official code
41-02

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 is your current procedure for handling and storing medication to ensure it is always in its original container and properly labeled?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2026 noted an instance where medication was not kept in its original container. This question allows you to understand the steps the staff takes to maintain proper medication safety and storage protocols.
Context
This issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage the inventory of medications at the center to ensure that expired items are identified and removed promptly?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from April 2026 indicate that some expired medications were found on-site. Asking about the center's routine for checking medication dates helps you understand how they ensure that only safe, current supplies are kept on hand.
Context
This issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you explain the process for ensuring all staff members have completed their required training before they begin working with children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2026 inspection show that some personnel had not completed required preservice training before having contact with children. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks and verifies that all staff meet training requirements before starting their roles.
Context
The provider was given until 5/30/2026 to come into compliance with this standard.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for maintaining up-to-date health and immunization records for every child enrolled?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2026 inspection noted that some student health and immunization documents were missing or not current. This question helps you learn how the center tracks these important records to ensure they remain complete and valid for all children.
Context
The provider was given until 5/30/2026 to come into compliance with this standard.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that the facility environment is regularly inspected for maintenance needs, such as furniture repairs or wall conditions?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from April 2026 mentioned observations regarding facility repairs and equipment condition. Asking about their maintenance schedule provides insight into how the center keeps the learning environment in good repair for the children.
Context
The provider was given until 5/30/2026 to come into compliance with this standard.
Related violations