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Daycares and preschools in Bradenton, FL
66 licensed programs · 46 accept subsidy · 48 with Google ratings
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Bright Futures Daycare & Preschool
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A Readiness Learning Academy (6130 State Road 70 E)
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Education Time
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Smiling Faces Academy
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A Readiness Learning Academy (9045 59th Avenue Cir E)
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Smarty Pants Preschool LLC
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Countryside Academy for Children
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Manatee United Methodist Pre-School
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Smiling Faces Junior Academy Inc
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Toad Hall Children's Center
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Happy Cubs
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Reaching For The Stars Academy Llc
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D C's Childcare Center Inc
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Licensed home daycares in Bradenton
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only. Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Gold Seal | Subsidy |
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| Dreams Family Home Daycare Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 34203 | F12MA0184 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Kathy's Kiddie Care Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 34212 | F12MA0165 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
| Linda Taylor Family Day Care Home Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 34205 | F12MA0083 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Tia Jackson Family Day Care Home Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 34209 | F12MA0085 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | No |
| Toddler's Ark FCCH Family Child Care Home - Birth to SA | 34208 | F12MA0132 | 10 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | Not rated | Accepts |
Before and after school programs in Bradenton
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Gold Seal | Subsidy |
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| Just For Girls (1011 21st St E) Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 34208 | C12MA0324 | 105 | Not listed | Not rated | No |
| Just For Girls (3809 59th St W) Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 34209 | C12MA0323 | 89 | Not listed | Not rated | No |
| United Community Centers Inc Child Care Facility - School Age Only | 34208 | C12MA0306 | 225 | Not listed | Not rated | No |
Childcare in Bradenton: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Bradenton?
Bradenton has 66 licensed programs on the Florida register: 58 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 5 home daycares and 3 before and after school programs. 46 accept child care subsidy.
Who licenses child care in Florida?
Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Florida. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What is Gold Seal?
Gold Seal Quality Care is a Florida designation for programs accredited by a state-approved accrediting body. 0 of 66 programs in Bradenton hold a rating.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Bradenton?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund. 46 of 66 programs in Bradenton (70%) accept it.
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Source: Listing of all child care providers, Florida Department of Children and Families. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.