
Step Up Suncoast Rise and Shine Early Learning - Palmetto
1315 2nd Ave W, Palmetto FL, 34221
- 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
Inspection History
2 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 6
- CleanJan '23
- CleanSep '23
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…
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…
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 …
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
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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