Learning Is Fun Early Education & Child Care Center Inc

PALMETTO, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity75
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM
Est. price$1,065/mo

Contact information

Address1525 10th St W, Palmetto FL, 34221

CityPALMETTO, FL 34221

CountyMANATEE

Phone9417298347

Operating details

HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM

Capacity75

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/17/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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1525 10th St W, Palmetto FL, 34221, PALMETTO, FL 34221

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  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/17/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4411/17/2025

    44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-06)

    The facility failed to maintain written documentation for the number of hours a volunteer worked. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: November 17, 2025, the Government Consultant 1 observed two personnel files for two volunteers that have no documentation of the hours worked. Technical assistance was provided to the Owner. The Owner corrected this at the time of the inspection with documentation of hours worked placed into the personnel files. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-17. View official inspection document (report 00d59bd2-2e19-4f33-91d0-e8d462b0d0ba)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 2311/17/2025

    23. (23-08)

    The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[the signature on the last fire drill.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: November 17, 2025, the Government Operations Consultant 1 observed the written record for the lockdown drill was not complete in that the signature was not present on the last drill which was recorded to be June 11, 2025. Technical assistance was provided to the Owner and at the time of inspection was corrected by the Owner. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-17. View official inspection document (report 00d59bd2-2e19-4f33-91d0-e8d462b0d0ba)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 1511/17/2025

    15. (15-05)

    The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: November 17, 2025, the Government Operations Consultant 1 observed there was no "Capacity Sign" posted in either classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the Owner and this was corrected at the time of inspection. The Government Operations Consultant 1 observed the Owner post Capacity Signs for each classroom. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-17. View official inspection document (report 00d59bd2-2e19-4f33-91d0-e8d462b0d0ba)

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 1211/17/2025

    12. (12-18)

    The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: November 17, 2025, the Government Operations Consultant 1 observed an outlet cover missing in the second classroom. Technical assistance was provided to the Owner, the Owner corrected at the time of inspection and placed an outlet cover in the outlet. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-17. View official inspection document (report 00d59bd2-2e19-4f33-91d0-e8d462b0d0ba)

    Corrected at inspection
  5. High riskStandard 447/21/2025

    44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-04)

    The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 5 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 5 of the 5 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 3 personnel that had an expired Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements Form. The Operator was given until 8/21/2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 C Personnel Records C. CF- FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(l), F.A.C., must be signed on or before hire date and annually thereafter by all childcare personnel. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 8/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-21. View official inspection document (report 8b9bb239-e186-465a-827e-1c3ed6699871)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 417/21/2025

    41. (41-02)

    The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 25 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 25 of the 25 childrens records. The Licensing Specialist observed three children's files which had expired immunization forms. The director was given until 8/21/2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 F 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 Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. F. It is recommended that child care personnel are current with all immunizations routinely recommended for adults by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 25 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 25 of the 25 childrens records. 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 8/21/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-21. View official inspection document (report 8b9bb239-e186-465a-827e-1c3ed6699871)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 3311/1/2024

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-07)

    Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 Training [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, the Owner advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 7 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 7 of the 7 employee records. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 staff member who did not complete the required 10 hours of in-service training. The director was given until 12/1/2024 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 A-D Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration onchildren ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of thefollowing areas (college level courses will be accepted):1. Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infectiousdiseases, sudden infant death syndrome, emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, shaken baby syndrome, use of safe sleep practices, administration of medicine, emergency preparedness, and handling of hazardous materials;2. Pediatric CPR;3. First Aid (may be taken to meet the in-service requirement only once every two years);4. Nutrition;5. Child development - typical and atypical;6. Child transportation and safety;7. Behavior management;8. Working with families; Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 439. Design and use of child-oriented space;10. Community, health and social service resources;11. Child abuse;12. Child care for multilingual children;13. Working with children with disabilities in child care;14. Safety in outdoor play;15. Literacy;16. Guidance and discipline;17. Computer technology;18. Leadership development/program management and child care personnelsupervision;19. Age-appropriate lesson planning;20. Homework assistance for school-age care;21. Food safety training;22. Developing special interest centers/spaces and environments;23. Other course areas relating to child care or child care management;24. Any of the online courses offered through the Departments child care website. B. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CFFSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in- service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for review by the licensing authority. C. All child care personnel employed in the industry beyond 15 months, who change employment from one child care program to another during the fiscal year must complete the annual in-service training requirement. D. Child care personnel not in compliance with the annual in-service training requirement described in this section must complete the remaining in-service training requirement within 30 days of the noncompliance finding by the licensing authority. These hours cannot be used to meet the current years in service training requirements. REMINDER: In-service training for 2024/2025 fiscal year must be completed before July 1, 2025. Counselor reviewed 10 hours of annual in-service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-01. View official inspection document (report 7b763dea-2d15-4fa7-b854-64c421d79ce6)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 2311/1/2024

    23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (23-02)

    The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: The last fire drill was conducted on 11/1/2024 with Licensing Specialist. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 08/2025. The annual fire inspection was conducted on 10/30/2024. During the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the annual fire inspection was conducted on 10/30/24 but was not approved. The director was given until 11/15/24 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.8.2 Fire Safety Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. If the program is granted a fire inspection exemption by the local fire inspection office, the exemption must be documented and maintained on file at the program. FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-01. View official inspection document (report 7b763dea-2d15-4fa7-b854-64c421d79ce6)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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20Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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About this daycare

  • Location: PALMETTO, MANATEE County
  • Capacity: 75
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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