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First For Kids Children's Christian Center

603 11th St W, Bradenton FL, 34205

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VPKSchool ReadinessFaith-basedCenter-basedDrop InFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity99 children

Overview

About Us

First For Kids Children's Christian Center is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 99 children in Bradenton, Florida. The program has served Bradenton families for over 36 years, according to its DCF licensing record.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. The provider identifies as a faith-based program in its DCF filing. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting First For Kids Children's Christian Center.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C12MA0051

ExpiresAug 20, 2026

Inspection History

2 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 4

  1. FindingAug '23

    Aug 16, 2023

    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 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping …

  2. FindingJul '24

    Jul 19, 2024

    32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [mulch under both playground ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments …

  3. CleanAug '25
  4. CleanAug '25

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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