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Step Up Suncoast Rise and Shine Early Learning - Palmetto

1315 2nd Ave W, Palmetto FL, 34221

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VPKHead StartSchool ReadinessCenter-basedFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity151 children

Overview

About Us

Step Up Suncoast Rise and Shine Early Learning - Palmetto is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 151 children in Palmetto, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Manatee County for 18 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 - Palmetto.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C12MA0090

ExpiresSep 30, 2026

Inspection History

2 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 6

  1. CleanJan '23
  2. CleanSep '23
  3. FindingJan '24

    Jan 25, 2024

    17-05: The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, licens… | 21-14: The toileting facility did not have: [ paper towels or hand drying machines] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H Physical Environment [SR] Comments At time of inspection, … | 24-23: The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 Comments At the time of inspection the refrigerator in one classroom did not have a…

  4. FindingSep '24

    Sep 23, 2024

    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…

  5. FindingSep '25

    Sep 15, 2025

    03-01: A ratio of [one] child care personnel for [four infant] children is required. A ratio of [one] child care personnel for [six infant] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]… | 40-17: Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Health Requirements [SR] Comments …

  6. FindingJun '26

    Jun 1, 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… | 17-01: 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… | 17-05: The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Co… | 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…

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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