Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Child Care II
SARASOTA, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1401 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota FL, 34239
CountySARASOTA
Phone9419172535
Operating details
HoursMon 5:45AM to 6:00PM; Tue 5:45AM to 6:00PM; Wed 5:45AM to 6:00PM; Thu 5:45AM to 6:00PM; Fri 5:45AM to 6:00PM
Capacity170
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/13/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High4
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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1401 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota FL, 34239, SARASOTA, FL 34239
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/13/2025
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium riskStandard 3510/13/2025
35. (35-04)
A staff member did not wash his/her hands appropriately after [changing a diaper]. (Section 12.2) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Staff in the infant room did not wash her hands after diapering an infant. Picked a child pacifier and gave to child after diapering and no hand wash. Please follow the 10 steps diaper change. This could be found at CDC website. 36. Drinking Water Available rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28) Compliance 37. Sanitary Diapering rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3, Diapering, Pages 28-29) Compliance 38. Diaper Disposal rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3, Diapering, Pages 28-29) Compliance 39. Indoor Equipment rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(f) rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(f) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11, Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27) Compliance 40. Outdoor Equipment rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(c)(2) rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(c)(2) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11, Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27) Compliance TRAINING 41. Training Requirements ss. 402.305(2) - (3), F.S. & rule 65C-22.003(2) (3), F.A.C. ss. 402.305(2) - (3), F.S. & rule 65C-22.003(2) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 42-44) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-13. View official inspection document (report f49e0c44-6524-4364-9a4d-1fec1ce8f3ad)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 435/8/2025
43. Credentialed Staff ss.402.305(3), F.S. & rule 65C-22.003(7)-(8), F.A.C. (43-04)
All owners or operators responsible for the daily operation of the program must have a Director Credential. This standard is not currently met due to [no director]. Comments: No director on site Facility is searching actively for a director. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-08. View official inspection document (report 5053008c-119e-4cf9-9458-a3a3cbef5b03)
Not corrected
2024
- High riskStandard 0511/4/2024
05. Supervision rule 65C-22.001(5), 65C-22.001(6), 65C-22.002(4) & 65C-22.007 (2), F.A.C. (05-01)
Direct supervision of children in the [facility] group was inadequate in that [teachers during transition to common area did not follow the "counting heads protocol".]. General Requirements [SR] Comments: Child was left in the classroom teachers did not follow the established the protocol of counting heads (children) when leaving/moving to a new space. Teacher went to the classroom and. Found the child crying alone in the bathroom. Teacher consoled the child and brought her back to join the classroom. Another teacher reported the incident to the director. Director approached the teachers involved and then the teachers informed the director. 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training rule 65C22.001(6), 65C-22.006(4), F.A.C. 62-138(1) Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Insurance and Inspection ss. 402.305(10), F.S. & rule 65C-22.001(6) F.A.C. Not Monitored 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints ss. 402.305(10), F.S. && rule 65C-22.001(6), F.A.C., 62-138(2) Not Monitored 09. Transportation ss. 402.305(10), F.S. & rule 65C-22.001(6), F.A.C. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-04. View official inspection document (report 568a64d5-2629-4f93-b2f9-35b23a911e7d)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 4811/4/2024
48. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C. (48-02)
The facility failed to provide the custodial parent or legal guardian written documentation of an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Facility did not documented the incident in an incident/accident report. Director informed verbally the parent of the child the same day of the incident. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-11-04. View official inspection document (report 568a64d5-2629-4f93-b2f9-35b23a911e7d)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 3310/24/2024
33. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness rule 65C-22.002(7) F.A.C. (33-02)
A written record of fire drills was not completed and/or did not include one drill during napping/sleeping times, one drill using alternate evacuation routes, or one in the presence of the licensing authority. Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Fire drill not recorded on the form. Corrected at the time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 620e6de7-b95a-4321-8c35-6fe0c5402e72)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 3510/24/2024
35. Health and Sanitation rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(12), 62-135(a) (35-02)
A staff member did not wash his/her hands appropriately after assisting a child with toileting. Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Teachers was observed to open a door and continue the routine after diapering and not washing her hands. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-24. View official inspection document (report 620e6de7-b95a-4321-8c35-6fe0c5402e72)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: SARASOTA, SARASOTA County
- Capacity: 170
- Type: Child Care Facility
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