
A Growing Start Childcare Center LLC
2611 9th St E, Bradenton FL, 34208
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity35 children
Overview
About Us
A Growing Start Childcare Center LLC is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 35 children in Bradenton, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 2 years ago.
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 Growing Start Childcare Center LLC.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C12MA1128
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 3
FindingMay '24
May 31, 2024
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 10.7, number 1) Physical Environm… | 24-12: The garbage container used for the disposal of food waste was not emptied, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected daily. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. (Section 17.1, number 1) Food and Nutrition [SR…
FindingJan '25
Jan 30, 2025
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, Licensi… | 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 (S… | 18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Du… | 30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the inspection, Li…
FindingJan '26
Jan 28, 2026
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 (S… | 23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environmen… | 24-13: Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Dur… | 30-04: The diapering area was not physically separated from the food preparation, service or feeding area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR… | 30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in
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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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