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A Child's Galaxy Preschool Inc

4417 20th St W, Bradenton FL, 34207

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity63 children

Overview

About Us

A Child's Galaxy Preschool Inc is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 63 children in Bradenton, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Manatee County for 18 years.

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 A Child's Galaxy Preschool Inc.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C12MA0123

ExpiresJun 5, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 7 with findings in the last 7

  1. FindingJan '23

    Jan 23, 2023

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments CCRC observed on the playground on the far side of the pirate ship tir…

  2. FindingJan '24

    Jan 29, 2024

    09-06: The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C Comments At the time of the inspection licensing specialist observed and photographed ch… | 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 Ph… | 24-01: The food preparation area was being used for purposes other than food preparation. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1 Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection licensing specialist obser… | 35-12: The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Comments At the time of inspection … | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per m

  3. FindingMay '24

    May 1, 2024

    30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the…

  4. FindingApr '25

    Apr 24, 2025

    47-01: Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR] Comments Durin…

  5. FindingMay '25

    May 30, 2025

    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… | 47-01: Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety,…

  6. FindingJan '26

    Jan 23, 2026

    17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR… | 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] Comment…

  7. FindingMay '26

    May 27, 2026

    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) Ph… | 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 …

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

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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