Creative Early Learning Center
VENICE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1602 Banyan Dr, Venice FL, 34293
CityVENICE, FL 34293
CountySARASOTA
Phone9414969021
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
Capacity53
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium13
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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1602 Banyan Dr, Venice FL, 34293, VENICE, FL 34293
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/4/2026
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 593/4/2026
59. (59-07)
The personnel record did not include training transcript information for staff. (Section 18.4) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: No DCF transcript on file. 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 Due: 3/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-04. View official inspection document (report 826e2614-bc15-498d-b0d7-f151d32511aa)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 423/4/2026
42. (42-02)
Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record, for staff. (Section 18.6, numbers 5 and 6) [SR] Comments: One staff yearly 10 hours training was not on file. 43. Credentialed Staff ss.402.305(3), F.S. & rule 65C-22.003(7)-(8), F.A.C. S. & rule 65C-22.003(7)-(8), F.A.C. Compliance HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 44. Communicable Disease Control rule 65C-22.004(1), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.004(1), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13 Health Related Requirements, Pages 30-31) Compliance 45. First Aid Requirements rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C. 62-132(f) rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C. 62-132(f) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Pages 31-32) Compliance 46. CPR Requirements rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C. 62-132(f) rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C. 62-132(f) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 13.4 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Pages 31-32) Compliance 47. Emergency Telephone Numbers rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Pages 34-35) Compliance 48. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 15 Emergency Procedures and Notification, Page 35) Compliance Due: 3/27/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-04. View official inspection document (report 826e2614-bc15-498d-b0d7-f151d32511aa)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 403/4/2026
40. (40-02)
The play equipment was not safe for the children to use in that [broken edges, rust equipment]. (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Rust in swing chains at children reach. Climbing iron equipment shows rust. Plastic part from a car riding toy was toasted by the sun. Playground equipment with wooden parts need repair could cause children to have cuts and splinters. Plastic climbing equipment has broken adges. TRAINING 41. Training Requirements ss. 402.305(2) - (3), F.S. & rule 65C-22.003(2) (3), F.A.C. ss. 402.305(2) - (3), F.S. & rule 65C-22.003(2) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 42-44) Compliance 42. 10-Hour In-Service rule 65C-22.003(6), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(11) rule 65C-22.003(6), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(11) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 42-44) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-04. View official inspection document (report 826e2614-bc15-498d-b0d7-f151d32511aa)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 333/4/2026
33. (33-01)
Fire drills were not conducted and/or did not include one drill during napping/sleeping times, one drill using alternate evacuation routes, or one in the presence of the licensing authority. (Section 14.3, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: No fire drill done in the month of February. 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 2026-03-04. View official inspection document (report 826e2614-bc15-498d-b0d7-f151d32511aa)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(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: VENICE, SARASOTA County
- Capacity: 53
- Type: Child Care Facility
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