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Riddles & Rhymes Academy

NORTH PORT, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity109
HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:30PM
Est. price$922/mo

Contact information

Address2555 N Toledo Blade Blvd, North Port FL, 34289

CityNORTH PORT, FL 34289

CountySARASOTA

Phone9413304622

Operating details

HoursMon 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 5:30PM

Capacity109

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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2555 N Toledo Blade Blvd, North Port FL, 34289, NORTH PORT, FL 34289

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/23/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 576/23/2026

    57. (57-07)

    The immunization record was incomplete for the child(ren). The record did not document signature of a physician, dates immunizations were administered, or the expiration date. Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Immunization records wasnt update. 58. Enrollment Information on File/Current ss. 402.3125(5), 402.305(12), F.S. & rule 65C-22.006(3), F.A.C. Compliance Due: 7/6/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-23. View official inspection document (report e636cb90-1a2b-49a6-9c8b-8828dc2d3ae2)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 356/5/2025

    35. (35-19)

    The classroom assigned to the [1 year old] age group did not have a sink for hand washing with running water. Comments: Items unrelated to handwashing were in the handwashing sink of the one year old classroom. Items were moved at the time of inspection. 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 42. 10-Hour In-Service rule 65C-22.003(6), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(11) rule 65C-22.003(6), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(11) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 42-44) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-05. View official inspection document (report 1e0cb956-d608-467f-9925-40f90a5bbaa0)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. High riskStandard 1712/20/2024

    17. (17-02)

    Lighting was insufficient to visually observe and supervise children, including during nap time. (Section 10.1, number 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Lighting in two year old classroom insufficient to supervise during naptime. Facility partially opened window curtains to increase lighting at time of inspection. Inspector also recommended adding an additional light source like a lamp. 18. Temperature and Ventilation rule 65C-22.002(2), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(8) rule 65C-22.002(2), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(8) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 23-24) Compliance 19. Indoor Floor Space ss. 402.305(6) F.S., rule 65C-22.002(3), 65C-22.007(3)(a), 65C-22.008(3), F.A.C, 62-133(b)(1)(2) ss. 402.305(6) F.S., rule 65C-22.002(3), 65C-22.00 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 1.1 Indoor Floor Space, Pages 11-12) Compliance 20. Outdoor Area/Square Footage ss. 402.305(6), F.S. & rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, ss. 402.305(6), F.S. & rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 1 Capacity, Compliance 21. Outdoor Play Area rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6) rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area, Pages Compliance 22. Fencing rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(3) rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(3) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26) Compliance 23. Individual Bedding rule 65C-22.002(5), 65C-22.002(10), 65C-22.008(3), F.A.C, rule 65C-22.002(5), 65C-22.002(10), 65C-22.008(3), (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29) Compliance 24. Bedding and Linens rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(e)(6) rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(e)(6) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29) Compliance 25. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements rule 65C-22.002(5), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(5), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.4 Nap and Sleep Space(s)/Safe Sleep Practices, Page 24) Compliance 26. Exit Area Clear rule 65C-22.002(5) and (7), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(5) and (7), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.5 Exit Area, Page 25) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-20. View official inspection document (report 4418cf2a-0cef-41d1-a06f-76e714c84170)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 5712/20/2024

    57. (57-03)

    The Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040 was no longer current (over two years since last examination) for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: One child had an out of date physical. Due: 12/31/2024 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-20. View official inspection document (report 4418cf2a-0cef-41d1-a06f-76e714c84170)

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 5712/20/2024

    57. (57-07)

    The immunization record was incomplete for the child(ren). The record did not document signature of a physician, dates immunizations were administered, or the expiration date. (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Two children had an out of date immunization record. 58. Enrollment Information on File/Current ss. 402.3125(5), 402.305(12), F.S. & rule 65C-22.006(3), F.A.C. ss. 402.3125(5), 402.305(12), F.S. & rule 65C-22.0 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47) Compliance 59. Personnel Records ss. 402.3055(1), F.S., rule 65C-22.003(4), & rule 65C22.006(4) - (5), F.A.C. ss. 402.3055(1), F.S., rule 65C-22.003(4), & rule (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48) Compliance 60. Background Screening Documents ss. 402.3054, F.S. & rule 65C-22.006(4), F.A.C. ss. 402.3054, F.S. & rule 65C-22.006(4), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49) Compliance 61. Daily Attendance rule 65C-22.001(10) & rule 65C-22.006(5), F.A.C. 62-136(d)(2) rule 65C-22.001(10) & rule 65C-22.006(5), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48) Compliance 62. Emergency Plan/Posted rule 65C-22.002(7), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(7), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14.2 Fire Safety, Pages 33-34) Compliance ENFORCEMENT 63. Access/Child Abuse or Neglect/Misrepresentation ss. 402.311, 402.319, F.S. & rule 65C-22.001(9),(11), F.A.C. ss. 402.311, 402.319, F.S. & rule 65C-22.001(9),(1 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 20 Access and Section 21 Child Safety, Page 50) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-20. View official inspection document (report 4418cf2a-0cef-41d1-a06f-76e714c84170)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 2110/18/2024

    21. (21-06)

    Staff failed to inspect the playground before allowing children on the playground. Comments: Monthly playground inspections performed, not daily. 22. Fencing rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(3) rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(3) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26) Compliance 23. Individual Bedding rule 65C-22.002(5), 65C-22.002(10), 65C-22.008(3), F.A.C, rule 65C-22.002(5), 65C-22.002(10), 65C-22.008(3), (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29) Compliance 24. Bedding and Linens rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(e)(6) rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(e)(6) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29) Compliance 25. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements rule 65C-22.002(5), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(5), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.4 Nap and Sleep Space(s)/Safe Sleep Practices, Page 24) Compliance 26. Exit Area Clear rule 65C-22.002(5) and (7), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(5) and (7), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.5 Exit Area, Page 25) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-18. View official inspection document (report 879e6e11-834b-4754-98ee-20e03ba0bb65)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 3710/18/2024

    37. (37-01)

    Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. (Section 12.3, number 6) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Items unrelated to diapering on diaper changing table in one year old classroom. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-18. View official inspection document (report 879e6e11-834b-4754-98ee-20e03ba0bb65)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-Low riskStandard 5810/18/2024

    58. (58-02)

    Incomplete enrollment information on CF-FSP Form 5219 or equivalent form was found for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 7) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Three students had enrollment date missing. 59. Personnel Records ss. 402.3055(1), F.S., rule 65C-22.003(4), & rule 65C22.006(4) - (5), F.A.C. ss. 402.3055(1), F.S., rule 65C-22.003(4), & rule (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48) Compliance 60. Background Screening Documents ss. 402.3054, F.S. & rule 65C-22.006(4), F.A.C. ss. 402.3054, F.S. & rule 65C-22.006(4), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49) Compliance 61. Daily Attendance rule 65C-22.001(10) & rule 65C-22.006(5), F.A.C. 62-136(d)(2) rule 65C-22.001(10) & rule 65C-22.006(5), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48) Compliance 62. Emergency Plan/Posted rule 65C-22.002(7), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(7), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14.2 Fire Safety, Pages 33-34) Compliance ENFORCEMENT 63. Access/Child Abuse or Neglect/Misrepresentation ss. 402.311, 402.319, F.S. & rule 65C-22.001(9),(11), F.A.C. ss. 402.311, 402.319, F.S. & rule 65C-22.001(9),(1 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 20 Access and Section 21 Child Safety, Page 50) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-18. View official inspection document (report 879e6e11-834b-4754-98ee-20e03ba0bb65)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

10Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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About this daycare

  • Location: NORTH PORT, SARASOTA County
  • Capacity: 109
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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