Little Oaks Learning Center LLC
PALMETTO, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address5214 69th St E, Palmetto FL, 34221
CountyMANATEE
Phone9183201323
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: 6/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High2
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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5214 69th St E, Palmetto FL, 34221, PALMETTO, FL 34221
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/25/2026
- High2
- Medium-High2
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 046/25/2026
04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)
Supervision of children in the [3 schoolage children] group was inadequate in that [they were without adult supervision in the office]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 Comments: 4-10: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 3 school age children in the office without adult supervision. Licensing Specialist observed that the office was located in a shed that was not connected to the main facilitys structure. Licensing Specialist observed that the door was locked from the outside and that the office had AC. Licensing Specialist called the director/owner 1 and she stated that 2 of the children were her children and one 1 child was her nephew. The director stated that she was 10 minutes away and that she was coming back to the facility. Child 1 stated that the director left at 12:00 pm. Owner 2 came to the office around 12:25 pm and stated that she was grandma to the 3 children and that she left the children in the office because she had to give a lunch break to a teacher. The director/owner 1 arrived and stated that the 3 school aged children were in the office only for naptime and that it was child 1 and 2s first day at the facility this summer. The director/owner 1 provided a copy of the 3 childrens enrollment forms. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 A. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. C. Supervision standards apply at all times away from the child care facility, including during field trips, outdoor play, and when picking up or dropping off children at designated locations, such as bus stops, school, or a childs home. For school-age children, personnel must know where the children are and what they are doing at all times and capable of responding to emergencies including when children are separated from their group. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-25. View official inspection document (report 94fe5130-84a2-4edd-b298-2de6dc49ca79)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 126/25/2026
12. (12-02)
During the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the infant room the seats that are built into the tables were missing the safety restraints. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the seats in the infant room had the safety restraints. This is being marked compliant. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-25. View official inspection document (report 94fe5130-84a2-4edd-b298-2de6dc49ca79)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 136/25/2026
13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (13-02)
The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Comments: 13-2: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that two cleaning supplies were stored in the office in a way that allowed children in care to have access to the cleaning supplies (2 Lysol wipes). One of the Lysol wipes was on a bottom shelf of the desk and the second Lysol wipes were on a counter that the 3 children could reach. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were 3 school age children in the office unsupervised. During the inspection, staff removed the cleaning supplies. This is being marked corrected at the time of the inspection. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach at all times. 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 Not Monitored 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 Not Monitored 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 Not Monitored Compliance Comments Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-25. View official inspection document (report 94fe5130-84a2-4edd-b298-2de6dc49ca79)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 176/25/2026
17. (17-01)
During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the older playground the airplane is missing a screw and is taped up in that spot. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the airplane was in good repair the screw was replaced. This is being marked compliant. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-25. View official inspection document (report 94fe5130-84a2-4edd-b298-2de6dc49ca79)
Corrected at inspection - Medium riskStandard 336/25/2026
33. (33-01)
During the previous Licensing Specialist one personnel did not finish her 40-hour training. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 1 child care personnel completed the 40 hours of introductory training. This is being marked compliant. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-25. View official inspection document (report 94fe5130-84a2-4edd-b298-2de6dc49ca79)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 336/25/2026
33. (33-06)
During the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel did not finish her 5 hours Early Literacy training. During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the 1 child care personnel completed the 5 hour early literacy training. This is being marked compliant. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-25. View official inspection document (report 94fe5130-84a2-4edd-b298-2de6dc49ca79)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 122/25/2026
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-02)
An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in the infant room the seats that are built into the tables were missing the safety restraints. The director was given until March 25, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. Due: 3/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-25. View official inspection document (report 16473195-78ef-4dd0-8225-8aeb28b2c3e6)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 172/25/2026
17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 (17-01)
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the older playground the airplane is missing a screw and is taped up in that spot. The director was given until March 25, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Due: 3/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-25. View official inspection document (report 16473195-78ef-4dd0-8225-8aeb28b2c3e6)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 332/25/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-01)
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments: During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 12 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 12 of the 12 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed one personnel did not finish her 40-hour training. The director was given until March 25, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Childcare personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of childcare training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Childcare personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004, are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Childcare personnel must complete all of the following: Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations Health, Safety and Nutrition ,Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Child Growth and Development Behavioral Observation and Screening B. Part II Courses (10 Hours) Child care personnel must also complete 10 hours of the following Part II courses: Special Needs Appropriate Practices (10 hours), or Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) and one of the following courses: 1. Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 2. Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours) 3. School- Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours) Due: 3/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-25. View official inspection document (report 16473195-78ef-4dd0-8225-8aeb28b2c3e6)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 332/25/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-06)
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C Comments: During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 12 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 12 of the 12 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 1 personnel did not finish her 5 hours Early Literacy training. The director was given until March 25, 2026, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all childcare personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the childcare industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Childcare personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years. Due: 3/25/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-25. View official inspection document (report 16473195-78ef-4dd0-8225-8aeb28b2c3e6)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,065/month
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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: PALMETTO, MANATEE County
- Capacity: 75
- Type: Child Care Facility
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