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Venice Ymca Early Learning Academy

701 Center Rd Venice FL 34285-4808

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity342 children

Overview

About Us

Venice Ymca Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 342 children in Venice, Florida. The program has served Venice families for over 46 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 Venice Ymca Early Learning Academy.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C12SA0142

ExpiresDec 31, 2026

Inspection History

1 clean inspection · 6 with findings in the last 7

  1. FindingJun '23

    Jun 20, 2023

    14-04: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious health hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Teacher washed her hands after diapering a child i… | 14-07: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Sippy cups observed to be on a drying mat instea… | 16-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR] Comments … | 21-06: Staff failed to inspect the playground before allowing children on the playground. Comments Facility has no documentation on Daily Playground checklist. 22. Fencing rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c… | 22-04: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps

  2. FindingOct '23

    Oct 27, 2023

    14-07: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Use of drying mat for a blender cup was observed… | 53-02: Bottles and sippy cups were not labeled with the child's first and last name. (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments sippy cup not label with child name. 54. Catered food and food p…

  3. FindingAug '24

    Aug 16, 2024

    48-03: The facility failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. (Section 15.1, number 1) Health Requirements [SR] Comments Facility wrote accident/incident report on 8/16. Inciden… | 48-07: The facility failed to provide a copy of the accident or incident form to the individual authorized to pick up the child on the date of occurrence. (Section 15.1, number 4) Health Requirements [SR] Co…

  4. FindingOct '24

    Oct 21, 2024

    33-08: The facility operator did not have a current fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Fire inspection posted was from 2021. Updat… | 40-03: There was no documentation, maintained for one year, that routine inspections were conducted at least every other month of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. C…

  5. FindingMar '25

    Mar 12, 2025

    05-06: A child was unknowingly left behind in a vehicle, at the facility or on a field trip. General Requirements [SR] Comments Incident occurred on March 11, 2025. Incident was reported by facility to licen… | 48-02: The facility failed to provide the custodial parent or legal guardian written documentation of an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. Health Requirements [SR] Comments Incident report fo… | 48-03: The facility failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. Health Requirements [SR] Comments Incident report for the child being left in classroom was not completed on the da…

  6. FindingMar '25

    Mar 12, 2025

    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 Inspector observed teachers' drinks to be within… | 37-01: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. (Section 12.3, number 6) Physical Environment [SR] Comments A tablet was obse…

  7. CleanApr '26

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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