
Growing Hands Learning Center LLC
6841 Buffalo Rd, Palmetto FL, 34221
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity146 children
Overview
About Us
Growing Hands Learning Center LLC is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 146 children in Palmetto, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 2 years ago.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK). Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Growing Hands Learning Center LLC.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C12MA0389
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 5
FindingJun '24
Jun 24, 2024
40-17: Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Comments During the inspection lic…
FindingMar '25
Mar 5, 2025
12-07: A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed cords hanging dow… | 12-12: A fire hazard, [dust build up on the vents in the bathrooms], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B Comments During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed a buildup of dust… | 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 Co… | 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 … | 24-18: Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or b
FindingJul '25
Jul 11, 2025
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 employ… | 33-07: Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF …
FindingOct '25
Oct 24, 2025
40-12: The facilitys record for a child receiving medication was incomplete in that it did not include [the name of the medication to be given, and date, time and amount of the correct dosage to be given.]. …
FindingMar '26
Mar 5, 2026
18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the bedding and/or linens were not stor… | 28-10: Bottle warming devices were accessible to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.7, A Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 3 bottle warming devices that contained hot water t… | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments Dur… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook… | 40-15: Medication was not stored in either a locked area
Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
What the record says
Provider highlights
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
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