
Smarty Pants Pre-School LLC
904 43rd St W, Bradenton FL, 34209
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity47 children
Overview
About Us
Smarty Pants Pre-School LLC is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 47 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 Smarty Pants Pre-School LLC.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C12MA0238
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 5
FindingApr '23
Apr 17, 2023
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 [in March 2023]. CCF Handbook, Sec… | 35-12: The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Comments 35-12: During the inspecti…
FindingDec '23
Dec 13, 2023
19-02: A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, licensing specialist obs… | 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 the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and phot… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [outdoor climber and the spring riding toys.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At the tim…
FindingMay '24
May 13, 2024
04-09: Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B Comments At the time of inspection Licensing Specialist observed on the video reco… | 11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of inspection Licensing… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection Licensing Specialist observed the toilet in … | 39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of inspection Licensing Speciali… | 45-02: Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening
FindingApr '25
Apr 14, 2025
24-22: Open packages of dried goods were not [ properly covered or sealed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments During the inspection, the … | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [plastic climber and spring loaded equpiment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitatio…
FindingMar '26
Mar 25, 2026
12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, Licensing Spe… | 14-01: All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] … | 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… | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health …
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
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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