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Education Time

5165 33rd St E, Bradenton FL, 34203

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity152 children

Overview

About Us

Education Time is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 152 children in Bradenton, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Manatee County for 15 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 Education Time.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C12MA0244

ExpiresJul 28, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 5

  1. FindingJun '23

    Jun 21, 2023

    12-03: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspect… | 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… | 17-07: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical E… | 19-05: The nap/sleep space interfered with exit areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, E Comments At the time of the inspection, counselor observed in the 1-year-old room a child's cot was placed in the evacuat… | 29-16: Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or

  2. FindingOct '23

    Oct 23, 2023

    30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At time of inspection, licensing counselor observed a small rip i… | 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…

  3. FindingFeb '24

    Feb 16, 2024

    12-03: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection licensing specialist ob…

  4. FindingJun '25

    Jun 11, 2025

    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… | 23-06: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [a fire drill was not conducted in… | 32-05: Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section … | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swing sets 1 with a depth of 2.5 inches, swing set 2 with a depth of 4 inches, the blue spring loaded car with a depth of 3.5 inches, and the fo…

  5. FindingJul '25

    Jul 11, 2025

    18-02: The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment […

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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