Tiny Tots University Inc
930 9th Street Dr W, Palmetto FL, 34221
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity140 children
Overview
About Us
Tiny Tots University Inc is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 140 children in Palmetto, Florida. The program has served Palmetto families for over 35 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Tiny Tots University Inc.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C12MA0112
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingSep '23
Sep 7, 2023
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 (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environm… | 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 At … | 37-06: The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Digital thermometer, A current resource guide on first aid and CPR procedures, Bottled water]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 13.…
FindingNov '23
Nov 17, 2023
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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the …
FindingJan '24
Jan 12, 2024
09-06: The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C Comments 9-6: During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed that electronic med… | 12-12: A fire hazard, [a lit candle], was observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments 12-2: During the reinspection, Licensing Specialist observed that a candle … | 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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments 17-01: … | 17-05: The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments 17-05: During the reinspection, L…
FindingJan '24
Jan 30, 2024
18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 12.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At time of inspec… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [A pedal cover was missing on one of the tricycle ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section …
FindingMay '24
May 28, 2024
21-05: Cleaning and sanitizing potty chairs did not take place after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, D (Section 10.6, number 4) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection licensing special…
FindingAug '25
Aug 20, 2025
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 (S… | 23-06: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [for the months of June, July, and… | 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…
FindingMay '26
May 21, 2026
17-05: The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, the provid…
FindingMay '26
May 22, 2026
04-10: A child was left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location away from the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B General Requi… | 05-05: Upon arrival at the destination, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, failed to mark each child off the log as children departed the vehicle. CCF Handboo… | 05-06: Upon arrival at the destination, the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, and second adult failed to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no… | 08-01: The vehicle had operating seat belts and/or safety restraints for [10] children and [13] children were transported at one time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 General Requirements [SR] Comments During th… | 08-03: The facility's use of seat belts was not age appr
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
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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