63 Daycare Centers in Bradenton, Florida
Browse all 63 daycare centers in Bradenton, Florida. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bradenton
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Puppy Patch Preschool4.64 score5(9)
1116 35th St W, Bradenton, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 144 children
Puppy Patch Preschool in Bradenton receives consistently high praise from parents. They emphasize the caring and compassionate staff, safe nurturing environment, and children's enthusiasm for attending. Parents report noticeable learning and development progress, with children excited to go to school rather than wanting to leave.
caring and compassionate staffwelcoming and safe environmentchildren eager to attendnoticeable academic progress and learning - 2House Of Jbaby’S Childcare4.64 score4.8(20)
5304 7th St E, Bradenton, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children
House of JBaby's Childcare in Bradenton receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility's educational quality, staff dedication, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report that their children are happy, making measurable developmental progress, and receiving individualized attention from qualified teachers led by owner Ms. Stephanie Joyner.
Staff professionalism and dedicationindividualized attention and carestrong educational curriculumdevelopmental progress (speech - 3Doolittle Infant Care Ctr4.64 score4.8(20)
2118 1st St, Bradenton, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children
Parents consistently praise Let's Learn Daycare for its caring, engaged staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Multiple reviewers highlight the owner's responsiveness, clean facility, structured curriculum, and affordable pricing. Children reportedly transition well and enjoy attending daily.
Caring and attentive staffresponsive ownershipstructured curriculum with clear learning goalsclean and safe facility - 4Discover Our World4.61 score4.8(16)
455 48th St W, Bradenton, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 47 children
Parents consistently praise Busy Bee Child Development and Learning Center for its caring, professional staff and clean, safe facility. Reviews highlight strong educational curriculum, excellent communication with parents through daily updates, and children's visible progress in academics and social development. All reviewers report high satisfaction and recommend the center.
Caring and attentive staffclean facilityeducational curriculumdaily communication and progress updates - 5Sunny Daze Preschool East4.58 score5(7)
9922 E State Road 64, Bradenton, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 103 children
Sunny Daze Preschool East receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the quality of care, structured curriculum, and staff dedication. Parents highlight strong communication from owner Donna, low teacher turnover, and significant developmental progress in their children. The facility is described as safe, well-organized, and genuinely caring.
Caring and dedicated staffstrong communication from ownerlow teacher turnoverstructured curriculum - 6Children'S Nest Of Manatee4.58 score4.9(9)
5051 26th St W, Bradenton, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 115 children
Parents consistently praise Children's Nest of Manatee as an exceptional daycare with a caring owner and dedicated staff who treat children like family. Reviews highlight strong educational outcomes, clean facilities, fresh food, bilingual instruction, and a safe environment. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and plan to continue using the center.
caring and professional stafffamily-like atmospherestrong academic preparation for kindergartenbilingual instruction (Spanish) - 7First For Kids Children'S Christian Center4.55 score5(6)
603 11th St W, Bradenton, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 99 children
First For Kids Children's Christian Center in Bradenton receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring teachers, strong academic instruction, and Christian-focused curriculum. Parents highlight the facility's safety measures, open-door policy, and engaging programs like Chapel and Amazing Athletes.
Dedicated and caring teachersacademic progressChristian education and Chapel programAmazing Athletes program - 8Thompson Academy INC4.55 score5(6)
1212 43rd St W, Bradenton, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children
Thompson Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, family-like environment, and clean facility. Parents highlight the owner's responsiveness, teachers' genuine affection for children, and enrichment activities like music and yoga. Children reportedly adjust well and show enthusiasm about attending.
Responsive and caring ownerfriendly and attentive staffclean facilityenrichment programs (music and yoga) - 9Primary Prep Of Bradenton4.5 score5(5)
2506 12th Ave W, Bradenton, FL · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children
Parents consistently praise Primary Prep of Bradenton as an excellent daycare with caring, skilled staff and a clean, educational environment. Multiple families have used the center across generations, with children expressing genuine enthusiasm about attending. Parents appreciate the combination of proper education and quality childcare provided.
Caring and amazing staffclean facilityeducational programshelpful teachers - 10Faith Preschool Of Faith United Church Of Christ4.49 score4.7(12)
4850 E State Road 64, Bradenton, FL · Church Daycare · Capacity: 23 children
Faith Preschool of Faith United Church of Christ in Bradenton receives consistently positive feedback, with parents praising its welcoming, inclusive community atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the caring staff, progressive Christian values, and family-like environment that welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs. The facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and led by compassionate management and pastoral staff.
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Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Bradenton based on parent reviews
Puppy Patch Preschool
1116 35th St W, Bradenton, FL
Puppy Patch Preschool in Bradenton receives consistently high praise from parents. They emphasize the caring and compassionate staff, safe nurturing environment, and children's enthusiasm for attending. Parents report noticeable learning and development progress, with children excited to go to school rather than wanting to leave.
House Of Jbaby’S Childcare
5304 7th St E, Bradenton, FL
House of JBaby's Childcare in Bradenton receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility's educational quality, staff dedication, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report that their children are happy, making measurable developmental progress, and receiving individualized attention from qualified teachers led by owner Ms. Stephanie Joyner.
Doolittle Infant Care Ctr
2118 1st St, Bradenton, FL
Parents consistently praise Let's Learn Daycare for its caring, engaged staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Multiple reviewers highlight the owner's responsiveness, clean facility, structured curriculum, and affordable pricing. Children reportedly transition well and enjoy attending daily.
Discover Our World
455 48th St W, Bradenton, FL
Parents consistently praise Busy Bee Child Development and Learning Center for its caring, professional staff and clean, safe facility. Reviews highlight strong educational curriculum, excellent communication with parents through daily updates, and children's visible progress in academics and social development. All reviewers report high satisfaction and recommend the center.
Sunny Daze Preschool East
9922 E State Road 64, Bradenton, FL
Sunny Daze Preschool East receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the quality of care, structured curriculum, and staff dedication. Parents highlight strong communication from owner Donna, low teacher turnover, and significant developmental progress in their children. The facility is described as safe, well-organized, and genuinely caring.
Children'S Nest Of Manatee
5051 26th St W, Bradenton, FL
Parents consistently praise Children's Nest of Manatee as an exceptional daycare with a caring owner and dedicated staff who treat children like family. Reviews highlight strong educational outcomes, clean facilities, fresh food, bilingual instruction, and a safe environment. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and plan to continue using the center.
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Daycare Centers in Bradenton, Florida
There are 63 daycare centers in Bradenton, Florida. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Bradenton, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Happy Cubs receives predominantly positive reviews praising the caring staff, cleanliness, and owner Annette's accommodating nature. However, two negative reviews describe serious concerns including alleged rudeness from the owner, inadequate supervision resulting in injuries, health policy enforcement disputes, and financial disputes regarding refunds.
- Address
- 6207 21st Ave W, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 798-6173
Creative Kids Learning Center in Bradenton receives consistently high praise from parents. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the passionate and dedicated staff, clean facility, strong educational focus, and excellent communication through daily updates. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and learning.
- Address
- 408 75th St Nw, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 794-8687
Happy Go Lucky receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple years of enrollment. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, welcoming atmosphere, and strong bonds children form with teachers. The facility is noted for being clean, affordable, and offering educational activities including Spanish language instruction.
- Address
- 1606 55th Ave W, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 752-4608
- Address
- 6210 17th Ave W, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 794-5838
Loving Hands Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the welcoming staff, safe environment, and competitive pricing. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about child safety, inadequate supervision, and poor incident communication.
- Address
- 1204 60th Ave W, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 755-6306
- Address
- 315 15th St E, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 750-6739
- Address
- 1720 11th St W, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 747-3925
Smarty Pants Pre-School is a family-owned daycare in Bradenton with consistently excellent reviews from parents. Parents praise the caring staff, safe learning environment, developmental progress of children, and transparent communication. The center appears to successfully balance educational advancement with nurturing care.
- Address
- 832 62nd Street Cir E, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 747-7710
Learning with Love is a small, affordable daycare center in Bradenton with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the patient, kind, and attentive staff who develop personal relationships with families and provide a nurturing environment that combines play-based learning with school preparation. Children are reported to be happy and eager to attend.
- Address
- 2712 47th Ave W, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 751-4989
Kid's Academy Plus has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring, patient staff and strong developmental outcomes, particularly for children with special needs. However, some parents report concerning incidents involving staff behavior and alleged mistreatment of children.
- Address
- 5415 38th Ave W, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 792-3678
Kid's Academy Plus has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, patient handling of special needs children, engaging activities, and long-term developmental benefits. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns including physical handling of children, dismissive behavior toward parents, mistreatment of children with special needs, and inadequate communication about fees.
- Address
- 1415 57th Ave W, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 727-1841
Laugh N Learn Academy LLC receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, strong communication, safety compliance, and a family-like environment where children thrive from infancy through pre-K.
- Address
- 5233 4th Avenue Cir E, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 405-4998
- Address
- 525 3rd St E, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 896-9750
- Address
- 3815 26th St W, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 727-5511
Tree of Life Preschool receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and detailed daily communication. However, some parents report serious concerns including inadequate behavior support, unsafe conditions, insufficient staffing, overcrowding, and poor cleanliness.
- Address
- 2200 26th St W, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 747-1756
- Address
- 2211 53rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 739-5533
- Address
- 515 13th Ave W, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 750-6667
- Address
- 404 60th Avenue Dr E, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 748-0137
- Address
- 2520 43rd St W, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 794-3143
A Readiness Learning Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the clean facility, caring staff, and educational programs. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including unexplained bruises, lack of classroom cameras, inconsistent incident reporting, and high staff turnover.
- Address
- 6130 53rd Ave. East, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 752-4927
A Readiness Learning Academy Inc in Bradenton receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the clean facility, caring staff, and educational programs. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including unexplained bruises, lack of classroom cameras, inconsistent incident reporting, and high staff turnover.
- Address
- 9045 59th Avenue Cir E, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 727-9354
- Address
- 6024 26th St W, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 753-4987
Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the warm, caring staff, welcoming environment, and positive child development. The facility is described as a safe, clean space where children thrive both academically and socially.
- Address
- 4225 Concept Ct, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 727-9072
La Petite Academy in Bradenton receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional leadership from managers Theresa and Danny, attentive and caring teachers, and a clean, organized facility that makes children happy and eager to attend. The center's communication through daily updates, photos, and live camera feeds is frequently praised for giving parents peace of mind.
- Address
- 6919 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 753-2336
- Address
- 1707 15th St E, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 750-6667
- Address
- 1050 15th St E, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 896-8804
- Address
- 1300 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 745-9100
- Address
- 708 32nd Ave E, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 749-2800
- Address
- 3407 17th Street Ct E, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 748-4799
La Petite Academy in Bradenton receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. The center is praised for caring, patient teachers who create a safe and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and developmentally. Parents consistently highlight the facility's cleanliness, flexible management, transparent parent communication through apps, and well-balanced daily activities.
- Address
- 4301 37th St W, Bradenton, FL
- Phone
- (941) 756-5227
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- Licensing status with Florida's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Florida)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
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