Kathy's Kiddie Care
BRADENTON, FL·Family Day Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address13501 Upper Manatee River Rd, Bradenton FL, 34212
CountyMANATEE
Phone9418969058
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
Capacity10
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/5/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High7
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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13501 Upper Manatee River Rd, Bradenton FL, 34212, BRADENTON, FL 34212
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/5/2025
- High2
- Medium-High6
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 0712/5/2025
07. (07-11)
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) Staffing Requirements [SR] Comments: During the time of the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the owner and the substitute did not have the School Readiness Pre-Service training completed. During the time of the current reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed the substitute did not have the School Readiness Pre-Service training completed within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. The provider has been given until 1/5/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Section 3.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care 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. REMINDER: 10 hours of annual in-service training must be completed by the license expiration, 12/22/26. 08. Supervision FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 09. Animal Vaccinations FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 10. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 11. Smoking on Premise FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.3 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 12. Firearms and Weapons FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.4 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 13. Indoor Play Areas FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Compliance Comments During the time of the previous inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were multiple pieces of wood on the outdoor area. Some of the pieces of wood had nails sticking out. During the time of the current reinspection, the Licensing Specialist observed no pieces of wood in the outdoor area. Therefore, this is being marked as brought back into compliance. 14. Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Swimming Pools FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 16. Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Due: 1/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-05. View official inspection document (report 08f9b28c-c584-4b83-b696-3cea65055909)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 0612/5/2025
06. (06-10)
Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for substitutes, employees or household members in the Clearinghouse. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for their substitute in the Clearinghouse. The provider has been given until 1/5/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L The employer/owner/operator must add substitutes, employees and household members to their Employee/Contractor Roster within ten days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date within ten days of termination for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse when employment terminates, or a household member is no longer residing in the home. Due: 1/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-05. View official inspection document (report a45aafee-7803-41d8-920b-6dd1a2de680a)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 076/16/2025
07. (07-11)
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) Staffing Requirements [SR] Comments: REMINDER: 10 hours of annual in-service training must be completed by the license expiration, 12/22/2025. 7-11: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the owner, and the substitute did not have the School Readiness Pre-Service training completed. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook 3.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care 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. 08. Supervision FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Compliance Comments During the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised that there is one dog on the premises. The one dog is current on their vaccinations until 4/19/2026. 09. Animal Vaccinations FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 10. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments The provider advised that there is no smoking on the premises. 11. Smoking on Premise FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.3 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable 12. Firearms and Weapons FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.4 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 13. Indoor Play Areas FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Outdoor Time, Fencing and Play Area Requirements FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-16. View official inspection document (report d6fc67bb-f9e5-44e8-9608-7652f0d8e119)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 146/16/2025
14. (14-01)
Outdoor play areas in the home were not free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: 14-1: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were multiple pieces of wood on the outdoor area. Some of the pieces of wood had nails sticking out. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, A Outdoor Play areas shall be clean, in good repair and free from litter, nails, glass, and other hazards. Compliance Comments During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the pool water was clean and clear, and that the provider had appropriate pool barriers in place in order to prevent the children from gaining access to the pool. During the inspection, the provider advised that the children in care do not utilize the pool. 15. Swimming Pools FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 16. Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 17. Vermin/Pest Control FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.9 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 18. Toys, Furnishings, Equipment and Plumbing FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments The corded phone was operational. The smoke detector was operational. The fire extinguisher certification(s) are valid until 1/2026. 19. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Sections 7.11 & 7.12 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Sections 7.11 & 7.12 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 20. Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, 7.13 and 7.14 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, 7.13 and 7.14 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 21. Hygiene and Sanitation FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.15 & 7.16 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.15 & 7.16 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 22. Individually Labeled Towels and Wash Cloths FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.17 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.17 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 23. Diapering Area Clean and Sanitized FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.18 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.18 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 24. First Aid Kit FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.19 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.19 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 25. Emergency Information FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 26. Emergency Procedures and Notification FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.20 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-16. View official inspection document (report d6fc67bb-f9e5-44e8-9608-7652f0d8e119)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 336/16/2025
33. (33-10)
The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [the provider did not have documentation that the parents received a copy of the Distracted Driver brochure in April 2025].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 9 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 9 of the 9 childrens records. REMINDER: Influenza brochures must be provided annually between August 1st and September 30th for each enrolled child. Distracted Adult brochures must be provided semi- annually in the months of April and September for each enrolled child. 33-10: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that the provider did not have documentation that the parents received a copy of the Distracted Driver brochure in April 2025. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.3, G Annually, during the months of April and September, the operator must provide parents with information regarding the potential for distracted parents to fail to drop off a child at the family day care home or the large family child care home and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175-12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7) (x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. ENFORCEMENT 34. Access to the Premises/Misrepresentation FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.1 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 35. Child Safety FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.2 FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 9.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance SCHOOL READINESS Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-16. View official inspection document (report d6fc67bb-f9e5-44e8-9608-7652f0d8e119)
Not corrected
2024
- Medium-High riskStandard 0711/20/2024
07. Staff Training FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5 (07-06)
The CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment and is invalid for the individual. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C Staffing Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the owner CPR training did not include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment and is invalid for the individual. The owner did do a course that was online but did not include the skills assessment. The owner was given until December 20, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Counselor provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 5.1.1, C Operators and Substitutes. C. Have certificate(s) of course completion for pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures and first aid training, which must be current and valid at all times. Certificates of course completion are valid based on the time frames established by each first aid and CPR training program, not to exceed three years. CPR courses must include an on-site instructor-based skills assessment that shall be documented by the certified CPR instructor. Documentation of completion of the online course and on-site assessment must be maintained at the home and available for review by the licensing authority. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-20. View official inspection document (report 17fb38cb-cf38-4b4b-96de-d2bceda2cf7b)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1511/20/2024
15. Swimming Pools FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7 (15-10)
The home's swimming pool was not maintained by the use of chlorine or other suitable chemicals. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7, G Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing specialist observed that the pool water was green and you could not see to the bottom of the pool. The owner was given until December 20, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing counselor provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.7, G Swimming Pools. G. If a home has a swimming pool and/or spa, it shall be maintained by using chlorine or other suitable chemicals. Water in swimming pools or spas must be maintained at all times to ensure visibility to the bottom. Wading pools, including inflatable water slides with landing area where water collects, are prohibited. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-20. View official inspection document (report 17fb38cb-cf38-4b4b-96de-d2bceda2cf7b)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1911/20/2024
19. (19-03)
The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the fire extinguisher did not have a current certificate. The last date the fire extinguisher was tagged was in May 2023. The owner was given until December 20, 2024, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing counselor provided technical assistance, FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.11, B Fire Safety. B. The home shall have an operable smoke detector(s) and fire extinguisher with a current certificate. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-20. View official inspection document (report 17fb38cb-cf38-4b4b-96de-d2bceda2cf7b)
Not corrected
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,255/month
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About this daycare
- Location: BRADENTON, MANATEE County
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Family Day Care Home
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