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Best Before or After School Daycare in Bradenton, FL

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Bradenton. Average rating: 4.28/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Bradenton, Florida at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.28/5
Parent reviews
534
Top rated (4.5+)
21

Bradenton has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 534 parent reviews averaging 4.28/5.21 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 45% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 34203 (avg 4.64 stars), while 34208 has the largest selection (15 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

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.

  1. 1
    Puppy Patch Preschool
    4.64 score
    5(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
  2. 2
    House Of Jbaby’S Childcare
    4.64 score
    4.8(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
  3. 3
    Doolittle Infant Care Ctr
    4.64 score
    4.8(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
  4. 4
    Discover Our World
    4.61 score
    4.8(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
  5. 5
    Sunny Daze Preschool East
    4.58 score
    5(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
  6. 6
    Children'S Nest Of Manatee
    4.58 score
    4.9(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)
  7. 7
    First For Kids Children'S Christian Center
    4.55 score
    5(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
  8. 8
    Thompson Academy INC
    4.55 score
    5(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)
  9. 9
    Primary Prep Of Bradenton
    4.5 score
    5(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
  10. 10
    Faith Preschool Of Faith United Church Of Christ
    4.49 score
    4.7(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.

    welcoming and inclusive communitycaring

Rating Distribution

Based on 47 daycares with Google ratings in Bradenton

4.5 - 5.0
21
4.0 - 4.4
16
3.0 - 3.9
8
Below 3
2

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 534 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
11
2Caring and attentive staff
6
3Welcoming environment
5
4Affordable pricing
5
5Children enjoy attending
5
6Safe environment
4
7Engaging activities
3
8Family-like atmosphere
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Bradenton, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.22avg rating
47 daycares · 35 rated

Church Daycare

4.66avg rating
9 daycares · 8 rated

Headstart Programs

3.8avg rating
6 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Bradenton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
3420310
4.64
3
3420514
4.3
7
3420910
4.29
2
3420815
4.25
5
342079
3.84
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Bradenton (17–255 children)

Small

up to 30 children

7

Medium

31–75 children

26

Large

76–150 children

22

Very Large

150+ children

8

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Bradenton based on parent reviews

Ellen Meade Studios

4.7(1)

1323 63rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL

One parent gives the school-based program in Bradenton a five-star rating, expressing strong enjoyment with the comment "Me emcanta." The limited feedback provided does not highlight any specific operational details or concerns beyond this positive sentiment.

Enthusiastic parent satisfaction

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Daycare types in Bradenton

Child Daycare & Preschools 47Headstart Programs 6Church Daycare 9Before or After School Daycare 1

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Before or After School Daycare in Bradenton, Florida

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Bradenton, Florida, making up 2% of the 63 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Bradenton have an average rating of 4.28 out of 5 across 47 rated facilities, with 45% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 534 parent reviews. Parents in Bradenton most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, caring and attentive staff, and welcoming environment.

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.

All Before or After School Daycare in Bradenton

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Ellen Meade Studios
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

One parent gives the school-based program in Bradenton a five-star rating, expressing strong enjoyment with the comment "Me emcanta." The limited feedback provided does not highlight any specific operational details or concerns beyond this positive sentiment.

Enthusiastic parent satisfaction
Address
1323 63rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL
Phone
(941) 755-1757

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Bradenton, Florida, out of 63 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Bradenton have an average Google rating of 4.28 out of 5 across 47 rated facilities. About 45% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Bradenton, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • 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
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Bradenton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 47 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 6 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 9 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Florida typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Bradenton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Bradenton must be licensed by Florida's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.