Step Up Suncoast Rise and Shine Early Learning - West Bradenton

BRADENTON, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity298
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
Est. price$1,009/mo

Contact information

Address2531 9th Ave W, Bradenton FL, 34205

CityBRADENTON, FL 34205

CountyMANATEE

Phone9417506667

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

Capacity298

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/13/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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2531 9th Ave W, Bradenton FL, 34205, BRADENTON, FL 34205

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/13/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-Low riskStandard 4611/13/2025

    46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-07)

    The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [it was not with the group while outside on the playground].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that 8 groups that were on the playground did not have the attendance roster with them. The age groups were 4 three and four-year-old classes, and 4 infant, one, and two-year-old classes. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the staff members completed the attendance for each group while the Licensing Specialist was still on the playground. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A: Daily Attendance: Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the childcare personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-13. View official inspection document (report bab5e81d-d2ef-45f2-8154-c3826717cc60)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 4110/22/2025

    41. (41-02)

    The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 222 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 222 of the 222 childrens records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 child with a Florida Certificate of immunization that had expired on 10/17/2025. The provider has been given until 11/22/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 47 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 47 of the 47 employees records. Due: 11/22/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-22. View official inspection document (report d1f707f2-f2b6-42a9-a1d2-e1697f432939)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 127/7/2025

    12. (12-03)

    A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in classroom 501 there was adult scissors, staplers and a tape dispenser was on the computer table. The operator brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by removing the items and putting them in the locked closet. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-07. View official inspection document (report d3a3f16b-0fc4-4cdb-a986-220f6201af6e)

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 177/7/2025

    17. (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 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the toddlers playground the step 2 jungle gym has a crack on the side of the blue slide. The director was given until August 7, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards. Due: 8/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-07. View official inspection document (report d3a3f16b-0fc4-4cdb-a986-220f6201af6e)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 337/7/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (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 Comments: During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 44 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 44 of the 44 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 19 of the personnel did not complete their 10 in service for 24-25 year. The director was given until August 7, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 A-D Annual In-Service Training Upon successful completion of the 40-hour introductory training requirements, child care personnel must complete a minimum of 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training annually during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.A. The annual 10 clock-hours or one CEU of in-service training concentration on children ages birth through 12 must be completed in one or more of the following areas (college level courses will be accepted):1. Health and safety, including universal precautions, prevention of infectiousdiseases, sudden infant death syndrome, emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, shaken baby syndrome, use of safe sleep practices, administration of medicine, emergency preparedness, and handling of hazardous materials;2. Pediatric CPR;3. First Aid (may be taken to meet the in-service requirement only once every two years);4. Nutrition;5. Child development - typical and atypical;6. Child transportation and safety;7. Behavior management;8. Working with families; Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 439. Design and use of child-oriented space;10. Community, health and social service resources;11. Child abuse;12. Child care for multilingual children;13. Working with children with disabilities in child care;14. Safety in outdoor play;15. Literacy;16. Guidance and discipline;17. Computer technology;18. Leadership development/program management and child care personnelsupervision;19. Age-appropriate lesson planning;20. Homework assistance for school-age care;21. Food safety training;22. Developing special interest centers/spaces and environments;23. Other course areas relating to child care or child care management;24. Any of the online courses offered through the Departments child care website. B. Documentation of the in-service training requirement must be recorded on CFFSP Form 5268, Child Care In-Service Training Record, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(i), F.A.C., and included in the child care facilitys personnel records. CF-FSP Form 5268 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. A new in- service training record is required each fiscal year. The in-service training records for the previous two fiscal years must also be maintained at the child care facility for review by the licensing authority. C. All child care personnel employed in the industry beyond 15 months, who change employment from one child care program to another during the fiscal year must complete the annual in-service training requirement. D. Child care personnel not in compliance with the annual in-service training requirement described in this section must complete the remaining in-service training requirement within 30 days of the noncompliance finding by the licensing authority. These hours cannot be used to meet the current years in service training requirements. Due: 8/7/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-07. View official inspection document (report d3a3f16b-0fc4-4cdb-a986-220f6201af6e)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 1211/1/2024

    12. (12-02)

    An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the younger children playground in the brown lakeshore house a green cushion was ripped and exposing the foam and in classroom 510 the blue sofa. In classroom 502 there brown spots on the ceiling tile in the bathroom(The licensing specialist advised them to monitor the spot). The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by removing the items. • During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. • 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-01. View official inspection document (report c010908d-faff-42b8-a171-d4389a42f5aa)

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 2411/1/2024

    24. (24-09)

    The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [Hot water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the handwashing sink did not have hot water. The water stayed cold. The specialist ran the water for about a minute and the temperature of the water did not change. The maintenance personnel stated they are working on the water heater. The director was given until April 27, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area 7. A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to childcare personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. If a portable sink is used for handwashing in the food preparation area, hot water must be provided. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-01. View official inspection document (report c010908d-faff-42b8-a171-d4389a42f5aa)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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13Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$1,009/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: BRADENTON, MANATEE County
  • Capacity: 298
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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