First For Kids Children's Christian Center

Quick Facts

Capacity

99 children

Type of Care

VPK Provider; Drop In, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care

Subsidized Program

Participates

Food Program

Does not participate

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Contact Information

📞 (941) 748-0824

603 11th St W

Bradenton, FL 34205

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✓ Licensed Child Care Facility

Active License

License Number

C12MA0051

Expired

Aug 20, 2026

Issued By

Florida Department of Children & Families

Licensor

Melinda Harrison

District Office

Judicial Circuit 12 <br/> 2004 43rd Avenue West <br/> Bradenton, Florida 34205

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About the Provider

First For Kids Preschool is a ministry of the First United Methodist Church. First For Kids has a nurturing environment where we prepare children to succeed in school and life. Your child will have many learning opportunities and experiences to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. First For Kids Preschool is a licensed facility and has earned a Gold Seal Accreditation from the United Methodist Association of Preschools. The school was opened in 1989 and has been serving the downtown community ever since. We are conveniently located in downtown Bradenton; parents are always welcome to come for lunch or drop in on their break. With the coded access door, you can feel assured that your child is in one of the safest preschools in Bradenton.

Additional Information: Provider First Licensed on: 8/21/89;

Hours of Operation

Monday7:30AM to 6:00PM
Tuesday7:30AM to 6:00PM
Wednesday7:30AM to 6:00PM
Thursday7:30AM to 6:00PM
Friday7:30AM to 6:00PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date	Has Violation

2025-08-13	No

2024-07-19	Yes

2024-03-08	No

2023-08-16	Yes

2022-04-07

2022-03-30

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