Daycares in Sarasota, FL
All 111 licensed child care facilities in Sarasota, ranked by their real state inspection record — not ads. Every rating below comes from official licensing and violation data.
Typical cost in Florida: about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida →
111licensed daycares
4.1average safety rating
43%with a clean record
63with violations on record
| # | Daycare | Rating | Violations (2 yr) | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Preschool800 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota FL, 34232 | 4.5★ | None | 44 |
| 2 | Deshaies Family Day Care Home | 4.5★ | 1 | 10 |
| 3 | Ivybrook Academy5911 N Honore Ave Ste 102, Sarasota FL, 34243 | 4.5★ | None | 98 |
| 4 | Learning Academy of Sarasota133 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota FL, 34232 | 4.5★ | 2 · 2 high-risk | 100 |
| 5 | First Presbyterian Preschool2050 Oak St, Sarasota FL, 34237 | 4.4★ | None | 65 |
| 6 | Forty Carrots Family Center1500 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota FL, 34239 | 4.4★ | None | 115 |
| 7 | New Gate School Inc5237 Ashton Rd, Sarasota FL, 34233 | 4.4★ | None | 68 |
| 8 | Rainbow Learning Center LLC | 4.4★ | None | 12 |
| 9 | St Wilfred Preschool3773 Wilkinson Rd, Sarasota FL, 34233 | 4.4★ | None | 60 |
| 10 | Virkus Large Family Child Care Home | 4.4★ | None | 12 |
| 11 | CAPOVAM Phillippi Shores LLC2240 Proctor Rd, Sarasota FL, 34231 | 4.4★ | None | 60 |
| 12 | Carter Family Day Care Home | 4.4★ | None | 10 |
| 13 | Children First at Dalbeck Center2036 Oak St, Sarasota FL, 34237 | 4.4★ | 1 | 16 |
| 14 | Smarty Pants Preschool6325 Initiative Blvd, Sarasota FL, 34240 | 4.4★ | 2 · 1 high-risk | 106 |
| 15 | Bizzy Bee 23318 Wilkinson Rd, Sarasota FL, 34231 | 4.4★ | None | 90 |
| 16 | Hershorin Schiff Day Schools of Tomorrow4335 Wilkinson Rd, Sarasota FL, 34233 | 4.4★ | None | 158 |
| 17 | Johnson Family Day Care Home | 4.4★ | 1 | 10 |
| 18 | Shining Stars Learning Center Inc4416 Hale St, Sarasota FL, 34233 | 4.4★ | None | 137 |
| 19 | St Paul Early Childhood Learning Center2256 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota FL, 34239 | 4.4★ | None | 58 |
| 20 | Willis Family Day Care Home3206 Clark Dr, Sarasota FL, 34234 | 4.4★ | None | 10 |
| 21 | Beautiful Blessings ELC1609 10th St Sarasota FL 34236-4106 | 4.4★ | 3 · 1 high-risk | 66 |
| 22 | Easter Seals Southwest Florida Inc350 Braden Ave, Sarasota FL, 34243 | 4.4★ | 2 · 2 high-risk | 159 |
| 23 | Grieff Family Day Care Home5601 Center Ring Rd, Sarasota FL, 34243 | 4.4★ | None | 10 |
| 24 | Nesting Tree Family Home Daycae | 4.4★ | 1 · 1 high-risk | 10 |
| 25 | Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center151 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota FL, 34232 | 4.4★ | None | 75 |
| 26 | Children First @ Ross Center1912 N Orange Ave, Sarasota FL 34234-8562 | 4.4★ | 2 · 1 high-risk | 25 |
| 27 | Church of the Palms Early Childhood Center3224 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL, 34239 | 4.4★ | 2 · 1 high-risk | 155 |
| 28 | Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities4405 Desoto Rd, Sarasota FL, 34235 | 4.4★ | 4 | 66 |
| 29 | Lakeside Academy and Preschool8000 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL 34241-6307 | 4.4★ | None | 117 |
| 30 | Legendary Steps Academy LLC1010 N Orange Ave, Sarasota FL, 34236 | 4.4★ | 2 · 3 high-risk | 35 |
| 31 | Simply Kid Care | 4.4★ | 3 | 12 |
| 32 | The Florida Center For Early Childhood Inc4620 17th St, Sarasota FL, 34235 | 4.4★ | 3 · 2 high-risk | 60 |
| 33 | Angels Child Development Center3813 Alden Way, Sarasota FL, 34232 | 4.4★ | None | 42 |
| 34 | Sanchez Large Family Child Care Home | 4.4★ | None | 12 |
| 35 | The Goddard School of Sarasota3000 University Pkwy, Sarasota FL, 34243 | 4.4★ | None | 160 |
| 36 | Imagine Schools Palmer Ranch6220 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota FL, 34238 | 4.4★ | 6 · 2 high-risk | 167 |
| 37 | Precious Jewels Academy Learning Center Inc5001 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota FL, 34234 | 4.4★ | None | 82 |
| 38 | CRPE Academy1621 66th Avenue Ter E, Sarasota FL, 34243 | 4.4★ | 10 · 17 high-risk | 131 |
| 39 | A New Beginning Early Child Care Learning Center LLC2185 Wood St, Sarasota FL, 34237 | 4.3★ | None | 35 |
| 40 | Alta Vista Elementary School1050 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota FL, 34237 | 4.3★ | None | — |
| 41 | Amy Noel Steverson | 4.3★ | None | 10 |
| 42 | An Apple A Day, LLC2674 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota FL, 34234 | 4.3★ | None | 80 |
| 43 | ANGELS LEARNING CENTER LLC3551 Aloha Dr, Sarasota FL, 34232 | 4.3★ | None | 12 |
| 44 | Asprea Family Day Care Home | 4.3★ | None | 10 |
| 45 | Bess Family Day Care Home | 4.3★ | None | 10 |
| 46 | Bilingual Learning Singing1810 Dudley Pl, Sarasota FL, 34235 | 4.3★ | None | 10 |
| 47 | Bizzy Bee Childcare4424 Wilkinson Rd, Sarasota FL, 34233 | 4.3★ | None | 63 |
| 48 | Boucher Family Day Care Home | 4.3★ | None | 10 |
| 49 | Boys & Girls Clubs Of Sarasota And Desoto Counties3130 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL, 34237 | 4.3★ | None | — |
| 50 | Brentwood Elementary School2500 Vinson Ave, Sarasota FL, 34232 | 4.3★ | None | — |
| 51 | Bright Stars Family Home Daycare4149 Murdock Ave, Sarasota FL, 34231 | 4.3★ | None | 10 |
| 52 | Bright Start Child Development Center2935 Hillview St, Sarasota FL, 34239 | 4.3★ | None | 32 |
| 53 | Capoeira Volta Ao Munda Inc Capokids4672 McIntosh Ln, Sarasota FL, 34232 | 4.3★ | None | 45 |
| 54 | Chabad Preschool7700 Beneva Rd, Sarasota FL, 34238 | 4.3★ | None | 25 |
| 55 | Circle of Friends2120 Webber St, Sarasota FL, 34239 | 4.3★ | None | 60 |
| 56 | Community Bible Chapel4201 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota FL, 34232 | 4.3★ | None | 133 |
| 57 | Eberle Family Day Care Home | 4.3★ | None | 10 |
| 58 | Emma E Booker Elementary School2350 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota FL, 34234 | 4.3★ | None | — |
| 59 | EXPLORERS DAY CARE CENTER, LLC | 4.3★ | None | 10 |
| 60 | Explores Day Care Center4119 Tee Rd, Sarasota FL, 34235 | 4.3★ | None | 10 |
| 61 | First United Methodist Church Early Care Center104 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota FL, 34236 | 4.3★ | None | 85 |
| 62 | Foundations Christian Montessori Academy Of Sarasota Inc4141 Desoto Rd, Sarasota FL, 34235 | 4.3★ | None | 238 |
| 63 | Good to Grow Daycare & Preschool | 4.3★ | None | 10 |
| 64 | Innovation Academy SRQ845 S School Ave, Sarasota FL, 34237 | 4.3★ | None | 13 |
| 65 | Kiddie Academy of Sarasota7290 Cannon St, Sarasota FL, 34240 | 4.3★ | None | 204 |
| 66 | Kids of Sarasota5520 Antoinette St, Sarasota FL, 34232 | 4.3★ | None | 10 |
| 67 | Little Blessings Home Daycare LLC45 N Briggs Ave, Sarasota FL, 34237 | 4.3★ | None | 10 |
| 68 | Little Caterpillar Early Child Care LLC2936 E Mark Dr, Sarasota FL, 34232 | 4.3★ | None | 12 |
| 69 | Little Explorers Preschool8490 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota FL, 34238 | 4.3★ | None | 72 |
| 70 | Morgan Large Family Child Care Home3311 Barstow St, Sarasota FL, 34235 | 4.3★ | None | 10 |
| 71 | Peterson Large Family Daycare | 4.3★ | None | 12 |
| 72 | Riddle Family Day Care Home | 4.3★ | None | 10 |
| 73 | Sarasota Jewish Day School1050 S Tuttle Ave Bldg 1, Sarasota FL, 34237 | 4.3★ | None | — |
| 74 | Sarasota Memorial Hospital Child Care I1935 Hyde Park St, Sarasota FL, 34239 | 4.3★ | None | 199 |
| 75 | Sarasota Preschool7091 Proctor Rd, Sarasota FL, 34241 | 4.3★ | None | 108 |
| 76 | Spanish Legacy Preschool LLC6116 Crestwood Ave, Sarasota FL, 34231 | 4.3★ | None | 34 |
| 77 | The Gan at Temple Sinai4631 S Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL, 34231 | 4.3★ | None | 80 |
| 78 | The Learning Cottage4965 Ringwood Mdw, Sarasota FL, 34235 | 4.3★ | None | 140 |
| 79 | The Learning Cottage at Palmer Ranch5745 Rosin Way, Sarasota FL, 34233 | 4.3★ | None | 80 |
| 80 | The Renaissance Pre-School Inc2500 10th St, Sarasota FL, 34237 | 4.3★ | None | 73 |
| 81 | Tuttle Elementary School2863 8th St, Sarasota FL, 34237 | 4.3★ | None | — |
| 82 | UMKA Preschool8482 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota FL, 34238 | 4.3★ | None | 15 |
| 83 | Wilkinson Elementary School3400 Wilkinson Rd, Sarasota FL, 34231 | 4.3★ | None | — |
| 84 | Williams-Hodo Family Day Care Home1948 29th St, Sarasota FL, 34234 | 4.3★ | None | 10 |
| 85 | YMCA of Southwest Florida - Gulf Gate Elementary School6500 S Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL, 34231 | 4.3★ | None | — |
| 86 | YMCA of Southwest Florida - Palmer Ranch8301 Potter Park Dr, Sarasota FL, 34238 | 4.3★ | None | — |
| 87 | Angel's Friends Child Development611 N East Ave, Sarasota FL, 34237 | 4.3★ | 3 · 3 high-risk | 23 |
| 88 | Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Child Care II1401 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota FL, 34239 | 4.3★ | 6 · 4 high-risk | 170 |
| 89 | Step Up Suncoast Rise and Shine Early Learning - Parkland6432 Parkland Dr, Sarasota FL, 34243 | 4.3★ | 4 · 1 high-risk | 148 |
| 90 | The Treehouse5647 Beneva Rd, Sarasota FL, 34233 | 4.3★ | 4 · 4 high-risk | 25 |
| 91 | The Learning Tree at Pines of Sarasota1501 N Orange Ave, Sarasota FL, 34236 | 4.2★ | 1 · 1 high-risk | 75 |
| 92 | Riverview High School CYESIS Teen Parent Program in Partnership with Children First1 Ram Way, Sarasota FL, 34231 | 4.2★ | 2 · 2 high-risk | 53 |
| 93 | Koala Early Education Center Inc3710 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL, 34234 | 4.2★ | 12 · 4 high-risk | 111 |
| 94 | Little Disciples Preschool4835 Beneva Rd, Sarasota FL, 34233 | 3.8★ | 4 · 1 high-risk | 36 |
| 95 | Good Shepherd Lutheran School5651 Honore Ave, Sarasota FL, 34233 | 3.7★ | 4 · 2 high-risk | 165 |
| 96 | Play & Grow Preschool Inc2435 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL, 34237 | 3.6★ | 5 · 1 high-risk | 43 |
| 97 | Children First Inc1723 N Orange Ave, Sarasota FL, 34234 | 3.3★ | 3 | 162 |
| 98 | Wooden Shoes Child Care Center4875 Swift Rd, Sarasota FL, 34231 | 3.3★ | 7 · 2 high-risk | 55 |
| 99 | Kids Zone Preschool of Sarasota7601 State Road 72, Sarasota FL, 34241 | 3.2★ | 4 · 1 high-risk | 92 |
| 100 | Little Einsteins Academy3631 Tallevast Rd, Sarasota FL, 34243 | 3.2★ | 3 · 2 high-risk | 70 |
| 101 | Sandman Preschool & Academy Inc924 Wilmerling Ave, Sarasota FL, 34243 | 3.2★ | 6 · 1 high-risk | 132 |
| 102 | Trinity Preschool4150 S Shade Ave, Sarasota FL, 34231 | 2.9★ | 3 · 1 high-risk | 31 |
| 103 | Baby Fox Academy3755 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota FL, 34239 | 2.9★ | 3 · 4 high-risk | 60 |
| 104 | Seeds of Life Montessori Academy5805 Whitfield Ave, Sarasota FL, 34243 | 2.9★ | 12 · 5 high-risk | 51 |
| 105 | Children First at Helen R Payne Annex1742 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota FL, 34234 | 2.8★ | 4 | 75 |
| 106 | The School House4055 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL, 34233 | 2.7★ | 13 · 4 high-risk | 43 |
| 107 | All About Children Christian Childcare And Education Center Inc1800 N East Ave, Sarasota FL, 34234 | 2.5★ | 15 · 2 high-risk | 35 |
| 108 | Kid City USA Sarasota374 Scott Ave, Sarasota FL, 34243 | 2.2★ | 15 · 4 high-risk | 97 |
| 109 | La Petite Academy4507 Vintage Dr, Sarasota FL, 34243 | 2.2★ | 25 · 5 high-risk | 135 |
| 110 | Love and Laugh Fun Care Center2811 17th St, Sarasota FL, 34234 | 1.9★ | 16 · 12 high-risk | 65 |
| 111 | Abacus PreSchool and Daycare Center250 N Tuttle Ave, Sarasota FL, 34237 | 1.8★ | 15 · 5 high-risk | 50 |
Ranked by DaycareAlert's violations-based safety rating (recency-weighted state inspection findings), then by fewest recent violations. "Violations (2 yr)" counts citations in the last two years so cities and facilities are comparable regardless of how far back a state's records go. Data comes directly from state licensing agencies — always open a facility's full record before deciding.
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