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Creative Early Learning Center

1602 Banyan Dr, Venice FL, 34293

13Elevated Risk
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School ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity53 children

Overview

About Us

Creative Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 53 children in Venice, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Sarasota County for 10 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Creative Early Learning Center.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C12SA0291

ExpiresDec 31, 2026

Inspection History

2 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 5

  1. FindingJun '23

    Jun 22, 2023

    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 Facility needs decluttering, and organization. A… | 17-01: All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. (Section 10.1, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Lightbulbs or ceiling lamp are not wo… | 22-04: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Gate gap in the playground is mor… | 28-04: The facility did not adequately maintain the toilet and bath facilities used by the children as evidenced by [smell and article in the sink]. (Section 10.6, number 8) Physical Environment [SR] Comment… | 40-03: There was no documentation, maintained for one ye

  2. FindingApr '24

    Apr 26, 2024

    14-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments A handwashing sink in one of the classrooms was clogged and filled with standing w… | 14-03: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments A cabinet within children's reach in the kitchen had a broken hinge. | 14-05: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR] Comments A teacher's purse was within children's reach in t… | 15-01: A toxic substance was accessible to children. (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Round up weed killer was found in an unlocked base cabinet at children reach in the kitchen. 16.… | 16-05: Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in c

  3. CleanJun '25
  4. CleanDec '25
  5. FindingMar '26

    Mar 4, 2026

    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 … | 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 reac… | 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 tra…

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

  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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