Wooden Shoes Child Care Center
SARASOTA, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address4875 Swift Rd, Sarasota FL, 34231
CountySARASOTA
Phone9419578182
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM
Capacity55
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High11
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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4875 Swift Rd, Sarasota FL, 34231, SARASOTA, FL 34231
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/16/2026
- High0
- Medium-High7
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 146/16/2026
14. Facility Environment rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , 62-133(c)(4) (14-05)
An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR] Comments: A shelf was observed to be leaning forward with the possibility of falling. Items stored on the top shelf were removed during the inspection. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-16. View official inspection document (report 32b23aee-2631-43f3-a3ad-a31c85ba84c0)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 356/16/2026
35. Health and Sanitation rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(12), 62-135(a) (35-14)
Automatic sanitizing dish machines or Warewashing sinks (3 or 2 compartment plus portable compartment) were not used in the proper series. Comments: At the time of the inspection, no sanitation solution was observed. After the inspector questioned the employee, she stated that she was cleaning only with soap. The director later arrived and demonstrated that they do use sanitizer tablets and was added to a container to prepare the solution. However, no sanitation test strips were available to check the solution concentration. Additionally, the handwashing sink was not identified and was not being used for handwashing. Due: 6/19/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-16. View official inspection document (report 32b23aee-2631-43f3-a3ad-a31c85ba84c0)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 485/27/2025
48. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C. (48-03)
The facility failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Accidents/incident reports not in children file. Provider send messages on Procare to inform, but no documentation was on file. Due: 6/13/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-27. View official inspection document (report 305306a4-e359-4b36-9ff8-3ac6570ead87)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 485/27/2025
48. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C. (48-07)
The facility failed to provide a copy of the accident or incident form to the individual authorized to pick up the child on the date of occurrence. Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Provider did not present an incident report the days of incidents. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-27. View official inspection document (report 305306a4-e359-4b36-9ff8-3ac6570ead87)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 575/27/2025
57. (57-01)
A Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040 or equivalent, was not available for the child(ren). Record Keeping [SR] Comments: No health examination on file. Due: 6/13/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-27. View official inspection document (report 305306a4-e359-4b36-9ff8-3ac6570ead87)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 575/27/2025
57. (57-05)
A current DH Form 680, Florida Certification of Immunization, was missing for the child(ren). Record Keeping [SR] Comments: One student did not have immunization report on file. 58. Enrollment Information on File/Current ss. 402.3125(5), 402.305(12), F.S. & rule 65C-22.006(3), F.A.C. Compliance 59. Personnel Records ss. 402.3055(1), F.S., rule 65C-22.003(4), & rule 65C22.006(4) - (5), F.A.C. Not Monitored 60. Background Screening Documents ss. 402.3054, F.S. & rule 65C-22.006(4), F.A.C. Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-27. View official inspection document (report 305306a4-e359-4b36-9ff8-3ac6570ead87)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 334/14/2025
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: Corrected at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-04-14. View official inspection document (report f3cf4797-7857-42ac-bbd3-59d9b16d4934)
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
$1,065/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: 55
- Type: Child Care Facility
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