
Our Kids West
2425 38th Ave W, Bradenton FL, 34205
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity61 children
Overview
About Us
Our Kids West is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 61 children in Bradenton, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Manatee County for 8 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 Our Kids West.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C12MA0310
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 6
FindingApr '23
Apr 12, 2023
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 Physical Environment [SR] Comments There i… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments There are currently 46 children enroll…
FindingNov '23
Nov 9, 2023
30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 12.3, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Two diaper changing pads were observed b…
FindingMar '24
Mar 7, 2024
30-04: The diapering area was not physically separated from the food preparation, service or feeding area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection lic… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [slide] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection licensing specialist o…
FindingJun '24
Jun 21, 2024
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, …
FindingNov '24
Nov 25, 2024
21-13: Running water was not available and within reach of children using the toileting facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Durin… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the mulch under the green, blue and red jungle gym was reading at 0 inches (you could see the ground) and under and around the red and yellow bo… | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ… | 33-16: All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR…
FindingApr '25
Apr 24, 2025
29-02: Child care personnel did not wash their hands [after changing a child's diaper]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observe… | 29-03: Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after having their diaper changed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the inspection, Licensing… | 30-05: The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the inspection, Licensing Special…
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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