Kids On The Rock

PALMETTO, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

2.4based on state inspection data
Capacity248
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Est. price$1,009/mo

Contact information

Address1401 14th Ave W, Palmetto FL, 34221

CityPALMETTO, FL 34221

CountyMANATEE

Phone9417294567

Operating details

HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM

Capacity248

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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1401 14th Ave W, Palmetto FL, 34221, PALMETTO, FL 34221

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/12/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 086/12/2026

    08. (08-04)

    The vehicle had missing, broken or non-operable seat belts and/or safety restraints. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the vehicle had 1 broken seat belts and/or safety restraints in that the covering for the seatbelt for the second on the front row did not close properly. The Licensing specialist observed that the seat belt does work properly, it is not in good repair. The Operator has been given until 6/22/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Seat Belt/Child Restraints: Each child, when transported, must be seated in a back seat in an individual factory installed seat belt or federally approved child safety restraint. The child safety restraint must be installed, secured and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and a copy of such instructions must be maintained (in the vehicle and/or on file). Child safety restraint must be replaced if they have been recalled, are past the manufacturers date of use expiration date, or have been involved in a crash that meets the U.S. Department of Transportation crash severity criteria or the manufacturers criteria for replacement of restraints after a crash, as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by in 65C22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. A. Children aged birth to one year old must be secured in a rear-facing car safety seat. B. Children aged one through 3 years, such restraint device must be a separate carrier or a vehicle built-in child seat. C. Children aged 4 years, a separate carrier, a vehicle built-in child seat, or a child booster seat must be used with appropriate seat belt. D. Children aged 5 years and older must be in seat belts. E. When applicable, any vehicle used for transporting children must accommodate the placement of wheelchairs with four tie-downs affixed according to the manufactures instructions in a forward-facing direction and the wheelchair occupant must be secured by a three-point tie restraint during transport; or the child must be placed in a federally approved child safety restraint or factory installed seat belt when transported, in accordance to the childs needs. Manufacturers specifications must be followed to assure that safety requirements are met. Due: 6/22/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-12. View official inspection document (report 3e7d86a2-4968-4165-b495-e9e35cd3aa6e)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 326/12/2026

    32. (32-10)

    A wading pool, or inflatable water slide with a landing area where water collects, was used by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed an inflatable water slide with a landing area where water collects was used by children in care. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the water slide was removed during the inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, H: Outdoor Equipment: H: Wading pools, including inflatable water slides with a landing area where water collects, are prohibited. TRAINING Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-12. View official inspection document (report 3e7d86a2-4968-4165-b495-e9e35cd3aa6e)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. High riskStandard 336/12/2026

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-13)

    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] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 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 7/12/2026 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 complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. Due: 7/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-12. View official inspection document (report 3e7d86a2-4968-4165-b495-e9e35cd3aa6e)

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 406/12/2026

    40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (40-04)

    A medication, [Albuterol Sulfate 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] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a prescription medication brought to the center for administration, was not in its original container. The prescription medication was Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the medication was returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian during the inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, C: Medication: Child care 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 by the custodial parent or legal guardian must be in the original container. Prescription medication must have a label stating the name and contact information of the physician and/or pharmacy, childs name, name of the medication, and medication directions. All prescription and non-prescription medication must be dispensed according to written directions on the prescription label or printed manufacturers label and maintained at the appropriate temperature. RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 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) Noncompliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-12. View official inspection document (report 3e7d86a2-4968-4165-b495-e9e35cd3aa6e)

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 436/12/2026

    43. (43-08)

    A child who has or is at an increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition and require additional services did not have a current emergency care plan included in their file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a child who has physical condition and require additional services did not have a current emergency care plan included in their file. The prescription medication was Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the prescription medication was returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian during the inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, G: 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 department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. G. Any child who has or is at an increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition and requires additional services must have a current Emergency Care Plan, prepared by the parent/guardian or physician, included in the childs file and readily accessible for those caring for the child. Childcare personnel caring for a child with an Emergency Care Plan must be trained to recognize and respond appropriately to a medical emergency. Compliance Comments During the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 30 employees. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 30 of the 30 employee records. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the current in-service training (7/1/24-6/30/25) for all childcare personnel. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-12. View official inspection document (report 3e7d86a2-4968-4165-b495-e9e35cd3aa6e)

    Corrected at inspection
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 456/12/2026

    45. (45-02)

    Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for 1 childcare personnel in that the background screening that was in the file for the individual expired 5/7/2026. The Licensing Specialist observed the individuals background screening on the clearinghouse website, it stated Agency Review Requested under DCF Childcare. The Licensing Specialist observed the individual with children in care, the individual was not alone with the children. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the individual that did not have a Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance left the facility during the inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, C: Background Screening Documents: Background screening documentation must be maintained for all childcare personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. C. A copy of the eligible results, for the Level 2 screening, generated from the Clearinghouse must be on record for each personnel. If awaiting Out-of-State criminal history results, a copy of the DCF email informing of the individuals eligibility for a provisional hire status must be in the personnel file. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-12. View official inspection document (report 3e7d86a2-4968-4165-b495-e9e35cd3aa6e)

    Corrected at inspection
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 456/12/2026

    45. (45-09)

    The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the facility did not maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all childcare personnel in the Clearinghouse in that 10 staff needed to be added to the roster 7 staff needed to be removed from the roster. The Operator has been given until 7/12/2026 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K: Initial Screening: A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. K. The employer/owner/operator must add childcare personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a childcare eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination. Due: 7/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-12. View official inspection document (report 3e7d86a2-4968-4165-b495-e9e35cd3aa6e)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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7Total Violations
7Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$1,009/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: PALMETTO, MANATEE County
  • Capacity: 248
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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