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BRADENTON, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity132
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Est. price$922/mo

Contact information

Address1606 55th Ave W, Bradenton FL, 34207

CityBRADENTON, FL 34207

CountyMANATEE

Phone9417524608

Operating details

HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM

Capacity132

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/24/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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1606 55th Ave W, Bradenton FL, 34207, BRADENTON, FL 34207

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  4. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/24/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 423/24/2026

    42. (42-02)

    The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one student with a Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that it was over two years old. The date of the Student Health Examination was 10/17/2023. During the reinspection the provider did not submit verification of the students Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement. The provider has been given until 4/24/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. 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) Not Monitored Due: 4/24/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-24. View official inspection document (report d220248b-a0e6-4926-a843-31167e6f8386)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 392/25/2026

    39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-03)

    Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the complaint inspection, the childcare personnel informed the Licensing Specialist that she failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. She then stated the owner told her to write an incident report. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the Operator presented the completed accident/incident report to the Licensing Specialist during the complaint inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A: Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-25. View official inspection document (report 8dfb4b6f-d10b-43e2-9a95-85d610f9b2fb)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. High riskStandard 042/25/2026

    04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)

    Supervision of children in the [one-year-old] group was inadequate in that [ a child was bit 3 times.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that supervision of children in the one-year-old group was inadequate in that a child was bit 3 times. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that is no longer attending the facility. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 2.4: 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements A. Childcare personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. B. Childcare personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without childcare personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. C. Supervision standards apply at all times away from the childcare facility, including during field trips, outdoor play, and when picking up or dropping off children at designated locations, such as bus stops, school, or a childs home. For school-age children, personnel must know where the children are and what they are doing at all times and capable of responding to emergencies, including when children are separated from their group. D. At all times, lighting must allow childcare personnel to see and supervise children while in care. E. A program is responsible for the supervision of a child until an authorized individual retrieves the child from the program. A child shall not be released to any person other than the person(s) authorized or in the manner authorized in writing by the custodial parent or legal guardians. All individuals authorized to pick up a child must be identified in writing prior to release by the custodial parent or legal guardian to the program, and the program must verify the individual picking up the child is authorized by using a picture form of identification. Each child transported must be dropped at the designated location as agreed upon by the provider and the custodial parent/legal guardian and released to an authorized individual. F. No person shall be an operator, owner, or employee of a childcare facility while using or under the influence of narcotics, alcohol, or other drugs that impair a persons ability to provide safe care and supervision. G. In addition to the number of childcare personnel required to meet the staff-to- child ratio, one additional adult must attend field trips away from the childcare facility to help provide direct supervision. The individual could be a parent volunteer as long as that person is under direct and constant supervision of a screened and trained childcare personnel. H. Children must receive supervision and care in accordance with their age and required needs and be accounted for at all times while bathing or toileting. I. When transporting children in a vehicle or on foot, a telephone or other means of instant communication must be available to childcare personnel. Cellular phones, two-way radio devices, citizen band radios, and other means of instant communications are acceptable. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-25. View official inspection document (report 8dfb4b6f-d10b-43e2-9a95-85d610f9b2fb)

    Corrected at inspection

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 4210/27/2025

    42. (42-02)

    The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (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 41 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 41 of the 41 childrens records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one student with a Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that it was over two years old. The date of the Student Health Examination was 10/17/2023. The provider has been given until 11/27/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in the health examination. 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 inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 7 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 7 of the 7 employee records. Due: 11/27/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-27. View official inspection document (report ab5b7ab4-aff0-40f5-b97b-53c1410e00f1)

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 3310/27/2025

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-13)

    Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 7 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 7 of the 7 employee records. The Licensing Specialist reviewed 10 hours of annual in- service, completed, for all child care personnel for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one childcare personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, nor within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. The provider has been given until 11/27/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Section 3.1: Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. Due: 11/27/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-27. View official inspection document (report ab5b7ab4-aff0-40f5-b97b-53c1410e00f1)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 377/14/2025

    37. (37-02)

    The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were only two staff members that has first aid. The director was given until August 14, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. The provider was given extra time so they are able to find a class to attend and to be able to pay for the class. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total number of child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: 1-25 Total minimum number of child care personnel with Pediatric CPR certification on site when children are present:3 Total minimum number of child care personnel with first aid training on site when children are present: 3. A Director, on site when children are present, with pediatric CPR certification and first aid training may qualify as one of the child care personnel for purposes of meeting the above requirements. Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. Child care personnel satisfying the certification and training requirements shall be present at all times that children are in care at the facility, and at least one child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training on field trips which includes all activities away from the program, and during all transportation activities. 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 8/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-14. View official inspection document (report 8e6f92ff-72bf-4a0c-965f-dd5d06b4fe28)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 367/14/2025

    36. (36-03)

    The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed that there were only two staff members that maintained skill demonstration for CPR. The director was given until August 14, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. The provider was given extra time so they are able to find a class to attend and to be able to pay for the class. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) B. By December 31, 2021, the facility shall maintain the following number of child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training that are on site at the facility at all times children are in care. For child care personnel to count to meet requirement in the below chart, they shall be child care personnel assigned to provide direct supervision of children in care: Total number of child care personnel in direct supervision of children to meet staff to child operating ratios: 1-25 Total minimum number of child care personnel with Pediatric CPR certification on site when children are present:3 Total minimum number of child care personnel with first aid training on site when children are present: 3. A Director, on site when children are present, with pediatric CPR certification and first aid training may qualify as one of the child care personnel for purposes of meeting the above requirements. Documentation of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and first aid training must be kept on file and available for licensing to review. Child care personnel satisfying the certification and training requirements shall be present at all times that children are in care at the facility, and at least one child care personnel with the CPR certification and first aid training on field trips which includes all activities away from the program, and during all transportation activities. 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 8/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-14. View official inspection document (report 8e6f92ff-72bf-4a0c-965f-dd5d06b4fe28)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 177/14/2025

    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 School Age playground the red picnic table under neath the table part is broken and falling off. The boarder that is in front of the tires is broken and has sharp piece and there is a nail sticking out. The dome climber on the left side is rusting. On the preschool playground at the top of the yellow slide that is connected to the jungle gym there is a hole on it. The director was given until August 14, 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: 8/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-14. View official inspection document (report 8e6f92ff-72bf-4a0c-965f-dd5d06b4fe28)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 127/14/2025

    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 in the 3/4-year old room the wall in the block area had paint peeling and in the school age room the base trim on the left wall closet to the back wall the paint is peeling. The director was given until August 14, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. 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: 8/14/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-14. View official inspection document (report 8e6f92ff-72bf-4a0c-965f-dd5d06b4fe28)

    Not corrected

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About this daycare

  • Location: BRADENTON, MANATEE County
  • Capacity: 132
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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