Loving Hands
1204 60th Ave W, Bradenton FL, 34207
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity45 children
Overview
About Us
Loving Hands is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 45 children in Bradenton, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Manatee County for 11 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 Loving Hands.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C12MA0290
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingAug '24
Aug 21, 2024
30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the time of the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed … | 32-06: A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [around the jungle gym as well as the climber]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Durin… | 33-05: Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the indust…
FindingDec '24
Dec 2, 2024
32-06: A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [around the jungle gym and the climber]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the p…
FindingDec '24
Dec 2, 2024
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… | 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… | 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… | 41-01: 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. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,…
FindingAug '25
Aug 14, 2025
32-06: A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [around the jungle gym and climber]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the previ…
FindingDec '25
Dec 8, 2025
32-06: A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [around the jungle gym and climber]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the time …
FindingDec '25
Dec 8, 2025
45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keep…
FindingMar '26
Mar 24, 2026
45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keep…
FindingMay '26
May 4, 2026
45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR] Comments During the previous in…
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
Points to verify
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