Venice Ymca Early Learning Academy
VENICE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address701 Center Rd Venice FL 34285-4808
CityVENICE, FL 34285
CountySARASOTA
Phone9413759122
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Capacity342
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/12/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High12
- Medium7
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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701 Center Rd Venice FL 34285-4808, VENICE, FL 34285
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/12/2025
- High1
- Medium-High6
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 373/12/2025
37. (37-01)
Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. (Section 12.3, number 6) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: A tablet was observed to be sitting on the top of the diaper changing table. 38. Diaper Disposal rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3, Diapering, Pages 28-29) Compliance 39. Indoor Equipment rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(f) rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(f) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11, Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27) Compliance 40. Outdoor Equipment rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(c)(2) rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(c)(2) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11, Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-12. View official inspection document (report 20672832-a6e9-4f63-a290-277422493f86)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 143/12/2025
14. (14-06)
A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Inspector observed teachers' drinks to be within children's reach. 15. Toxic Substances and Hazardous Materials rule 65C-22.002(1), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(1), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Compliance 16. Supplies Labeled/Stored rule 65C-22.002(1), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(1), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Compliance 17. Lighting rule 65C-22.002(2), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(2), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 23-24) Compliance 18. Temperature and Ventilation rule 65C-22.002(2), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(8) rule 65C-22.002(2), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(8) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 23-24) Compliance 19. Indoor Floor Space ss. 402.305(6) F.S., rule 65C-22.002(3), 65C-22.007(3)(a), 65C-22.008(3), F.A.C, 62-133(b)(1)(2) ss. 402.305(6) F.S., rule 65C-22.002(3), 65C-22.00 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 1.1 Indoor Floor Space, Pages 11-12) Compliance 20. Outdoor Area/Square Footage ss. 402.305(6), F.S. & rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, ss. 402.305(6), F.S. & rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 1 Capacity, Compliance 21. Outdoor Play Area rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6) rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area, Pages Compliance 22. Fencing rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(3) rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(3) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26) Compliance 23. Individual Bedding rule 65C-22.002(5), 65C-22.002(10), 65C-22.008(3), F.A.C, rule 65C-22.002(5), 65C-22.002(10), 65C-22.008(3), (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29) Compliance 24. Bedding and Linens rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(e)(6) rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(e)(6) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29) Compliance 25. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements rule 65C-22.002(5), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(5), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.4 Nap and Sleep Space(s)/Safe Sleep Practices, Page 24) Compliance 26. Exit Area Clear rule 65C-22.002(5) and (7), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(5) and (7), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.5 Exit Area, Page 25) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-12. View official inspection document (report 20672832-a6e9-4f63-a290-277422493f86)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 483/12/2025
48. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C. (48-03)
The facility failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Incident report for the child being left in classroom was not completed on the day of the incident. Incident report was completed for the child hurting their fingers on the classroom door. Report was completed on 3/12/2025 and signed by parent on 3/12/2025. Signed incident report was sent to inspector on 3/12/2025. 49. Medication rule 65C-22.004(3),F.A.C. 62-133(e)(5) Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-12. View official inspection document (report 8ea1baf0-9af4-4992-9d0b-268ba2e54d58)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 483/12/2025
48. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C. (48-02)
The facility failed to provide the custodial parent or legal guardian written documentation of an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Incident report for child being left in classroom was not provided to the parents on the day it occurred, 3/11/2025. Report was provided on 3/12/2025. Due: 3/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-12. View official inspection document (report 8ea1baf0-9af4-4992-9d0b-268ba2e54d58)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 053/12/2025
05. Supervision rule 65C-22.001(5), 65C-22.001(6), 65C-22.002(4) & 65C-22.007 (2), F.A.C. (05-06)
A child was unknowingly left behind in a vehicle, at the facility or on a field trip. General Requirements [SR] Comments: Incident occurred on March 11, 2025. Incident was reported by facility to licensing on March 11, 2025. It was reported that a child had been left behind in a classroom for 3-5 minutes. 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training rule 65C22.001(6), 65C-22.006(4), F.A.C. 62-138(1) Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Insurance and Inspection ss. 402.305(10), F.S. & rule 65C-22.001(6) F.A.C. Not Monitored 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints ss. 402.305(10), F.S. && rule 65C-22.001(6), F.A.C., 62-138(2) Not Monitored 09. Transportation ss. 402.305(10), F.S. & rule 65C-22.001(6), F.A.C. Not Monitored 10. Planned Activities ss. 402.305(13), F.S. & rule 65C-22.001(7), F.A.C. Not Monitored 11. Field Trip Permission rule 65C-22.001(7), 65C-22.001(6), F.A.C. Not Monitored 12. Child Discipline ss. 402.305(12), F.S. & rule 65C-22.001(8), F.A.C. Not Monitored 13. Discipline Policy rule 65C-22.001(8), F.A.C. Not Monitored PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-12. View official inspection document (report 8ea1baf0-9af4-4992-9d0b-268ba2e54d58)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 5710/21/2024
57. (57-06)
DH Form 681, Religious Exemption from Immunization, was not on file for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Improper religious exemption certificate was provided for one student. 58. Enrollment Information on File/Current ss. 402.3125(5), 402.305(12), F.S. & rule 65C-22.006(3), F.A.C. ss. 402.3125(5), 402.305(12), F.S. & rule 65C-22.0 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47) Compliance 59. Personnel Records ss. 402.3055(1), F.S., rule 65C-22.003(4), & rule 65C22.006(4) - (5), F.A.C. ss. 402.3055(1), F.S., rule 65C-22.003(4), & rule (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48) Compliance 60. Background Screening Documents ss. 402.3054, F.S. & rule 65C-22.006(4), F.A.C. ss. 402.3054, F.S. & rule 65C-22.006(4), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49) Compliance 61. Daily Attendance rule 65C-22.001(10) & rule 65C-22.006(5), F.A.C. 62-136(d)(2) rule 65C-22.001(10) & rule 65C-22.006(5), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48) Compliance 62. Emergency Plan/Posted rule 65C-22.002(7), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(7), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14.2 Fire Safety, Pages 33-34) Compliance ENFORCEMENT 63. Access/Child Abuse or Neglect/Misrepresentation ss. 402.311, 402.319, F.S. & rule 65C-22.001(9),(11), F.A.C. ss. 402.311, 402.319, F.S. & rule 65C-22.001(9),(1 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 20 Access and Section 21 Child Safety, Page 50) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-21. View official inspection document (report 929a5911-21d6-4472-be45-747526aaf8cf)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 5710/21/2024
57. (57-03)
The Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040 was no longer current (over two years since last examination) for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Two students had out of date health examinations. Due: 11/4/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-21. View official inspection document (report 929a5911-21d6-4472-be45-747526aaf8cf)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 4010/21/2024
40. (40-03)
There was no documentation, maintained for one year, that routine inspections were conducted at least every other month of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. Comments: Environmental safety checklist not recorded for the month of September 2024. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-21. View official inspection document (report 929a5911-21d6-4472-be45-747526aaf8cf)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 3310/21/2024
33. (33-08)
The facility operator did not have a current fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Fire inspection posted was from 2021. Updated inspection posted. 34. Food Preparation Area 65C-22.002(8), F.A.C. 65C-22.002(8), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages 37-38) Compliance 35. Health and Sanitation rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(12), 62-135(a) rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(12), 62-135 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28) Compliance 36. Drinking Water Available rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28) Compliance 37. Sanitary Diapering rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3, Diapering, Pages 28-29) Compliance 38. Diaper Disposal rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3, Diapering, Pages 28-29) Compliance 39. Indoor Equipment rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(f) rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(f) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11, Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27) Compliance 40. Outdoor Equipment rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(c)(2) rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(c)(2) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11, Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-21. View official inspection document (report 929a5911-21d6-4472-be45-747526aaf8cf)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
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About this daycare
- Location: VENICE, SARASOTA County
- Capacity: 342
- Type: Child Care Facility
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