Kid City USA Sarasota
SARASOTA, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address374 Scott Ave, Sarasota FL, 34243
CountyMANATEE
Phone8555432489
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity97
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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374 Scott Ave, Sarasota FL, 34243, SARASOTA, FL 34243
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/20/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 395/20/2026
39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-03)
Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed Child care personnel failed to document 1 accident/incident on the day that they occurred with child 7. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that child 7 is no longer enrolled at the facility as of 6/3/2026. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4 C: Accident/Incident Notification C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program childcare personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program childcare personnel signatures may include the director/childcare personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-20. View official inspection document (report bd80130b-842d-4e59-8d18-c7cd909bd56b)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 395/20/2026
39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-04)
Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed childcare personnel did not share 4 accident/incident forms with the custodial parent/ legal guardians or the individuals authorized to pick up children on the days that the incidents occurred. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that each accident/incident report was signed by the parent the next day. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D: Accident/Incident Notification B: This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-20. View official inspection document (report bd80130b-842d-4e59-8d18-c7cd909bd56b)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 475/20/2026
47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 (47-01)
Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR] Comments: During the complaint inspection, teacher 1 informed the Licensing Specialist that she interacted inappropriately with a child in that she sat child 4 down on a stool a little harder than normal. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that teacher 1 was terminated on 5/27/2026, the second day of the complaint inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C: Child Safety C: Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that are aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature are strictly prohibited. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-20. View official inspection document (report bd80130b-842d-4e59-8d18-c7cd909bd56b)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 333/23/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-13)
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: During the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children and within 90 days of beginning employment of service with the provider. During the reinspection the provider did not provide the licensing specialist verification of complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children and within 90 days of beginning employment of service with the provider. The provider has been given until 3/23/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. School Readiness Handbook Section 3.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 4/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-23. View official inspection document (report 5c75a665-f60d-4bfe-902f-711f5f29dc42)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 413/23/2026
41. (41-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the time of the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one child did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. During the reinspection the provider did not provide verification of a Florida Certification of Immunization (DHForm 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), for the child. The provider has been given until 4/23/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations Due: 4/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-23. View official inspection document (report 5c75a665-f60d-4bfe-902f-711f5f29dc42)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 413/23/2026
41. (41-02)
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] Comments: During the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed four children with an expired Florida Certification of Immunization. During the reinspection the provider did not provide verification of current Florida Certification of Immunization for the four children. The provider has been given until 4/23/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1The 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-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 4/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-23. View official inspection document (report 5c75a665-f60d-4bfe-902f-711f5f29dc42)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 423/23/2026
42. (42-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two children did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. During the reinspection the provider did not provide verification of a Student Health Examination/DH (Form3040) for the two children. The provider has been given until 4/23/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT 47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 CCF Handbook, Section 8 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored SCHOOL READINESS 48. Group Size (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Leticia Ann Gosline Date: 03/23/2026 ____________________________________________ Received by: Pamela Lewis Date: 03/23/2026 Due: 4/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-03-23. View official inspection document (report 5c75a665-f60d-4bfe-902f-711f5f29dc42)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 331/12/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-13)
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 15 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 15 of the 15 employee records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children and within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. The provider has been given until 2/12/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. School Readiness Handbook Section 3.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. Due: 2/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-12. View official inspection document (report 7f879158-2db5-4c58-ab61-b155136e1848)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 411/12/2026
41. (41-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 41 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 41 of the 41 childrens records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one child did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. The provider has been given until 2/12/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations must provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations. Due: 2/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-12. View official inspection document (report 7f879158-2db5-4c58-ab61-b155136e1848)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 411/12/2026
41. (41-02)
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] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 41 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 41 of the 41 childrens records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed four children with an expired Florida Certification of Immunization. The provider has been given until 2/12/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1The 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-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines-Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 2/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-12. View official inspection document (report 7f879158-2db5-4c58-ab61-b155136e1848)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 421/12/2026
42. (42-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 41 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 41 of the 41 childrens records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two children did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. The provider has been given until 2/12/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program. 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Compliance Comments During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 15 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 15 of the 15 employee records. Due: 2/12/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-12. View official inspection document (report 7f879158-2db5-4c58-ab61-b155136e1848)
Not corrected
2025
- High riskStandard 3311/17/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-13)
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: During the time of the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one child care personnel did not complete a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. During the time of the current reinspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist the child care personnel is no longer employed at the facility. Therefore, this standard is being marked as brought back into compliance. During the time of the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, and 1 child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. During the time of the current reinspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 1 child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. The provider has been given until 12/17/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. School Readiness Handbook Section 3.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Monitored Due: 12/17/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-17. View official inspection document (report d6370385-377a-416a-8a8d-5a56f962ce17)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 259/26/2025
25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (25-08)
A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a freezer with a thermometer showing a temperature reading of 30 degrees Fahrenheit. The provider has been given until 10/26/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature readings higher than specified above require further temperature testing of food samples stored in the unit using a probe type thermometer; and adjustments to the unit setting to reach and maintain the required readings must be made. 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Not Applicable Comments During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that the facility does not cater, therefore this is being marked as not applicable. 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Not Applicable 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 10/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-26. View official inspection document (report 0c92e391-5593-49ca-bbe3-fdbc0a849b0f)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 339/26/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-06)
The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Comments: During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 9 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 9 of the 9 employee records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one child care personnel did not complete a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. The provider has been given until 10/26/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 C Early literacy courses and school-age training documentation must be uploaded into the Florida Pathways (Registry), which may be accessed from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. Due: 10/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-26. View official inspection document (report 0c92e391-5593-49ca-bbe3-fdbc0a849b0f)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 339/26/2025
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-13)
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children. The Licensing Specialist also observed 1 child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. The provider has been given until 10/26/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. School Readiness Handbook Section 3.1 Training requirements of this section do not apply to child care personnel who do not work directly with children, such as cooks, bookkeepers, and janitors who are considered other personnel. Training is required for other personnel if they at any time fill in for classroom child care personnel and are in direct care of children. Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice training coursework described in this section, as applicable. All child care personnel must complete these preservice training requirements within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another School Readiness provider within this initial 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all preservice training requirements are not allowed any unsupervised contact with or care of children in a School Readiness program. Due: 10/26/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-26. View official inspection document (report 0c92e391-5593-49ca-bbe3-fdbc0a849b0f)
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About this daycare
- Location: SARASOTA, MANATEE County
- Capacity: 97
- Type: Child Care Facility
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