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Grandma's Babysitting Center

1728 26th Ave E, Bradenton FL, 34208

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School ReadinessHome daycareAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • AgesVaries
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity10 children

Overview

About Us

Grandma's Babysitting Center is a family day care home with a very small DCF-licensed capacity of 10 children in Bradenton, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Manatee County for 7 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Grandma's Babysitting Center.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

F12MA0152

ExpiresDec 19, 2026

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 7 with findings in the last 7

  1. FindingNov '23

    Nov 15, 2023

    03-20: A vehicle used to transport children did not have an inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 2.4.4, A Comments Last documented mechanical inspect… | 14-17: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide] was not maintained. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, K (Section 10.2, number 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments 7.6 Outdoor Time, Fenc… | 31-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Sectio…

  2. FindingMay '24

    May 24, 2024

    14-09: The outdoor play area that required fencing was not safe and adequate in that [gap in the fence. ]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, F (Section 9.8, numbers 1 and 2) Health Requirements [SR] Comments… | 27-01: During the licensure year, the operator failed to conduct monthly fire drills utilizing the approved fire alarm system or smoke detector at various dates and times when children are in care. FDCH/LFCC…

  3. FindingJun '24

    Jun 27, 2024

    14-09: The outdoor play area that required fencing was not safe and adequate in that [Fence gap greater than 3 and a half inch ]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.6, F Health Requirements [SR] Comments At the …

  4. FindingNov '24

    Nov 20, 2024

    33-05: The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually… | 33-06: Daily attendance was not maintained to account for all children in care. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.4, A and B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Records [SR] Comments 33-6: During… | 33-10: The home did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and le…

  5. FindingDec '25

    Dec 3, 2025

    06-08: A Volunteer acknowledgement (form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.3, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Staffing Requirements [SR] Comments Du… | 23-04: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.18, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health R… | 27-04: The operator did not maintain and make available the records of emergency preparedness drills for 12 months from the date of the drill.FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.22, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safe… | 31-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Children's Re…

  6. FindingMar '26

    Mar 23, 2026

    31-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)].FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 8.1 A and B Children's Records [SR] Comments During the previous …

  7. FindingApr '26

    Apr 6, 2026

    06-10: Operator failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for substitutes, employees or household members in the Clearinghouse. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 4.1, L Staffing Requirements [SR] Co… | 17-01: There was evidence of rodents or vermin in the home. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.9 Health Requirements [SR] Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there was evidence of v… | 18-01: All parts of the home, including furnishings, equipment and plumbing were not kept: [ clean and sanitary, in good repair]. FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, Section 7.10, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments During…

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

  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
  • Environment: Small-group setting (capacity of 10 children)

Points to verify

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