Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.87
- Local median
- 1.31
Step Up Suncoast Rise and Shine Early Learning - West Bradenton
2531 9th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
- License:
- C12MA0001
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 298
- License expiration:
- November 11, 2026
Typical cost: $1,170 - $1,575 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,170 - $1,575/mo
Median daily rate: $54.00 - $72.70
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Manatee County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMarch 5, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 5, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for Step Up Suncoast Rise and Shine Early Learning - West Bradenton from March 21, 2023 through March 5, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 13, 2025 and involved attendance accountability.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 13
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34205
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 53%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 2.5
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
October 9, 2023December 6, 2023November 1, 2024July 7, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 1, 2024October 22, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that 8 groups that were on the playground did not have the attendance roster with them. The age groups were 4 three and four-year-old classes, and 4 infant, one, and two-year-old classes. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that the staff members completed the attendance for each group while the Licensing Specialist was still on the playground. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A: Daily Attendance: Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 222 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 222 of the 222 childrens records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 child with a Florida Certificate of immunization that had expired on 10/17/2025. The provider has been given until 11/22/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A- ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed in classroom 501 there was adult scissors, staplers and a tape dispenser was on the computer table. The operator brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by removing the items and putting them in the locked closet. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a da ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the toddlers playground the step 2 jungle gym has a crack on the side of the blue slide. The director was given until August 7, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.5 A- Outdoor Play Area. A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards .
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there 44 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 44 of the 44 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the Licensing Specialist observed 19 of the personnel did not complete their 10 in service for 24-25 year. The director was given until August 7, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 A-D Annual In-Service
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed on the younger children playground in the brown lakeshore house a green cushion was ripped and exposing the foam and in classroom 510 the blue sofa. In classroom 502 there brown spots on the ceiling tile in the bathroom(The licensing specialist advised them to monitor the spot). The director brought this standard back in compliance at the time of inspection by removing the items. • During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.1 A.- General Health and Safety Requirements. A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and fr ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the handwashing sink did not have hot water. The water stayed cold. The specialist ran the water for about a minute and the temperature of the water did not change. The maintenance personnel stated they are working on the water heater. The director was given until April 27, 2023, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.9.1 Food Preparation Area 7 . A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- According to incident report, a teacher was cleaning up a urine spill in the restroom using a bleach water solution. The co-teacher did not realize that the other teacher was cleaning up a urine spill and sent the next child to restroom. This child climbed the step stool and got the spray bleach bottle and proceeded to spray himself in the face. TA: All potentially harmful items, including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials, must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, and other potentially dangerous hazards, must be stored in a locked area or must be inaccessible ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed diapers disposed into trash cans that had either no lid or a non securely covered lid. Be sure to have trash cans with securely fitted lids on the restroom trash cans by due date. TA Soiled cloth diapers must be emptied of feces in the toilet and soiled or wet cloth diapers shall be placed in a securely covered container that is not accessible to the children. The container must be emptied, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected, at least, daily per childcare facility handbook.
- Correction status
- Due by January 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-10
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, licensing counselor observed items that were being stored in the restroom that were not in an impermeable container. TA was given to be sure store any items in a way that contaminates in the restroom are not spreading onto items that will be used in the classroom. Please be sure all items stored in the restroom are in some type of impermeable container by due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by November 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, licensing counselor observed children napping less than 18" apart. TA was given on having 18" between mats and teacher immediately spaced out the cots bringing this standard back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection licensing counselor observed and photographed soiled diapers disposed of in a trash can with a lid that was not securely covering the trash can. TA was given to have trash bag emptied once the can is full. Please be sure to keep the trash can trash level below the lid level by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-10
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [toys were in the sinks to be washed and other items were stored on the sink. Photos were taken.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, two classrooms were using the handwashing sinks to clean toys and other items were stored on the sink. Photos were taken. Be sure to remind staff that handwashing sinks are only to be used for handwashing. Any items needing to be cleaned must be used in a different sink. Staff were asked to remove all items from sink.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you explain the current process for ensuring attendance rosters are always with the group when children are outside on the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a November 2025 inspection report indicate that attendance rosters were not consistently with groups while on the playground. This question helps clarify how the center maintains accurate supervision and accountability for children during outdoor activities.
- Context
- This issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are kept inaccessible to children at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2024 noted an instance where cleaning materials were accessible to a child. Asking this helps parents understand the current storage protocols and safety measures in place to prevent similar occurrences.
- Context
- This issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff ensure that the required 18-inch distance is maintained between sleeping mats or cots during nap time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from October 2023 identified a finding regarding the spacing of nap equipment. This question helps parents understand the current classroom setup and supervision routines during rest periods.
- Context
- This issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's process for tracking and updating children's immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that health and food record documentation has been a topic of discussion in multiple inspections, including an October 2025 report. This question helps parents understand how the center manages administrative requirements to keep files up to date.
- Context
- The October 2025 finding had a correction due date of November 22, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often is the facility's equipment and play area inspected to ensure everything is in good repair and free of hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports from 2023 through 2025 reflect multiple findings regarding facility maintenance and sanitation. This question helps parents understand the center's routine for monitoring the environment and addressing repairs.
Related violations