Children's Nest of Manatee
6228 26th St W, Bradenton FL, 34207
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity128 children
Overview
About Us
Children's Nest of Manatee is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 128 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 Children's Nest of Manatee.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C12MA0388
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 4
FindingMay '24
May 24, 2024
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 12.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspec… | 23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, …
FindingJan '25
Jan 24, 2025
33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook… | 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 … | 34-01: The facility was required to have at least [2] credentialed child care personnel and had [1] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B Comments 34-1: During the inspection, Lice…
FindingSep '25
Sep 12, 2025
45-02: Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments Duri…
FindingJan '26
Jan 5, 2026
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
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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