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Step Up Suncoast Rise and Shine Early Learning - Morton Clark

1707 15th St E, Bradenton FL, 34208

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VPKHead StartSchool ReadinessCenter-basedFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity135 children

Overview

About Us

Step Up Suncoast Rise and Shine Early Learning - Morton Clark is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 135 children in Bradenton, Florida. The program has served Bradenton families for over 50 years, according to its DCF licensing record.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), federal Head Start, and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Step Up Suncoast Rise and Shine Early Learning - Morton Clark.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C12MA0079

ExpiresJun 30, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 7 with findings in the last 7

  1. FindingJun '23

    Jun 14, 2023

    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 CCR monitored 32 of 32 children files.…

  2. FindingOct '23

    Oct 12, 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 time of inspection, licensing counselor observed… | 21-11: The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Physical Environment [SR] Comments The last toilet in the gir…

  3. FindingFeb '24

    Feb 21, 2024

    24-11: Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of th…

  4. FindingMar '24

    Mar 7, 2024

    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 Another agent of the department det…

  5. FindingOct '25

    Oct 7, 2025

    44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Kee…

  6. FindingNov '25

    Nov 12, 2025

    39-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parent/guardian's signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments During the inspec… | 47-01: Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR] Comments Durin…

  7. FindingJun '26

    Jun 10, 2026

    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, the Lic… | 17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 …

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)
  • Programs: Head Start participant
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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