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Public Pre-K programs in Bradenton, FL

43 licensed programs · 46 accept subsidy · 48 with Google ratings

Public pre-kindergarten is funded by a state or school district and is often free for four-year-olds. It may run inside an elementary school or at a licensed community program that holds state-funded seats.

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Toad Hall Children's Center

Bradenton · 34205 · 4.2 (11 on Google)
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Happy Cubs

Bradenton · 34209 · 4.2 (15 on Google)
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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.

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.