
Step Up Suncoast Rise and Shine Early Learning - West Bradenton
2531 9th Ave W, Bradenton FL, 34205
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity298 children
Overview
About Us
Step Up Suncoast Rise and Shine Early Learning - West Bradenton is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 298 children in Bradenton, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Manatee County for 10 years.
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 - West Bradenton.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C12MA0001
Inspection History
1 clean inspection · 7 with findings in the last 8
FindingOct '23
Oct 9, 2023
12-03: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments At time of inspection, licensing counselor observ… | 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… | 30-10: Soiled disposable diapers were not disposed of in a plastic-lined, securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At time of inspection licensing co…
FindingDec '23
Dec 6, 2023
30-10: Soiled disposable diapers were not disposed of in a plastic-lined, securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At time of inspection, licensing s…
FindingFeb '24
Feb 16, 2024
13-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Com…
FindingNov '24
Nov 1, 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… | 24-09: The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [Hot water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety,…
FindingJul '25
Jul 7, 2025
12-03: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During th… | 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… | 33-07: Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF …
FindingOct '25
Oct 22, 2025
41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comment…
FindingNov '25
Nov 13, 2025
46-07: The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [it was not with the group while outside on the playground].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments During the i…
- CleanMar '26
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)
- Programs: Head Start participant
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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