Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 1.06
Sandman Preschool & Academy Inc
924 Wilmerling Ave, Sarasota, FL 34243
- License:
- C12MA0103
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 132
- License expiration:
- August 13, 2026
Typical cost: $1,170 - $1,575 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,170 - $1,575/mo
Median daily rate: $54.00 - $72.70
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Manatee County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionDecember 8, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 12, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for Sandman Preschool & Academy Inc from April 18, 2023 through December 8, 2025.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 8, 2025 and involved transportation.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 3
3 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 34243
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 45%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 2
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
March 21, 2024July 25, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
March 21, 2024December 8, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 1, 2023July 25, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Owner/Operator/Director advised that there are two drivers. Driver 1s physical was last conducted on 12/6/2024. The standard was brought back into compliance in that Driver 1 completed an annual physical during the date of the inspection. The Licensing Specialist observed the annual physical. Driver 1's physical is now valid until 12/08/2026. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 The driver of any vehicle used by a child care program to provide transportation must have the following: A. A valid Florida drivers license including the proper endorsement; B. An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, and valid certificate(s) of course completion for first ai ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 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 1 personnel record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. The form was last signed on 08/12/2024. The standard was resolved at the time of the inspection in that the personnel signed a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. The form is now valid until 12/08/2026. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Records must be m ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed in the 2- and 3-year-old classroom, 5 mats that were ripped and exposing the foam. The Operator brought this standard back into compliance at the time of the inspection by replacing the mats with new ones. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook Section 3.6.1,D- Bedding and Linens. Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Nap bedding is not required for school-age children; however, the program must provide an area for children that choose to rest. D. Floor mats must be at least one-inch thick and covered with a ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 18 - Bedding and Linens
- Official code
- 18-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ properly covered or sealed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that food in the food preparation area without a cover. The Operator brought this standard back into compliance at the time of the inspection by covering the open container of food with a lid. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2 Food Storage D. Opened packages of perishable or leftover food items must be properly covered or sealed in containers or bags, labeled with the date, and properly stored and discarded within seven calendar days.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-21
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 78 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 78 of the 78 childrens records. The Licensing Specialist observed one child's file which had an expired immunization form. The Operator was given until 8/25/2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 F Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immuniza ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 78 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 78 of the 78 childrens records. The Licensing Specialist observed two children's files which had expired Health Examination forms. The Operator was given until 8/25/2025 , to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 7.2: Student Health Records: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examina ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Report comments
- At time of inspection no documentation of annual refresher training was available for review. The one new employee did not have documentation of exposure plan training prior to beginning employment. Be sure to have documentation of completed training by due date. TA There are three common modes of transmission for the spread of microorganisms in childcare settings: contact, droplet, and airborne. Many common infections encountered in the childcare setting are transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Childcare facilities shall develop a written exposure plan regarding universal safety precautions, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to follow ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus annually during the months of August through September in that [there was no documenation for September disptributation of brochure.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.4. (Section 19.2, number 9) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection documentation of distribution of the influenza brochure was not on site. Licensing specialist was shown the April mass email with the brochure on the email however no September brochure distribution was available for review. TA Annually, during the months of August and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of children enrolled in the facility with information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. To assist providers, the Department developed a brochure, CF/PI 175-70, Influenza Virus, Guide to Parents, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(n), F.A.C. and may be obtained from ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 21, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-06
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain documentation that the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child were provided information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child and leave them in the car annually during the months of April and September in that [no documentation of September brochure distribution.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.5.
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of inspection, documentation of the September distribution of the Distracted adult brochure was available for review. TA Annually, in the months of April and September, the child care facility must provide parents/guardians of the children enrolled in the facility with information regarding the potential for distracted adults to fail to drop off a child at the facility and instead leave them in the adults vehicle upon arrival at the adults destination.CF/PI 175- 12, brochure, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(x), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com .
- Correction status
- Due by April 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-10
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed the water fountain outside not in good repair. The button to push to have the water fountain work was missing and only a screw was used to make the fountain work. Be sure to have the drinking fountain repaired by due date. At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed the light was flickering and strong smell of urine was coming from the restroom. Be sure to have the restroom in working order by due date. TA All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed a gap at gate in the playground outside the VPK room and where the motorhome is stored. Be sure to have this gap filled in order to keep potential animals from entering the playground by due date. TA The outdoor play area must have adequate fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. Fencing, including gates, must be continuous and must not have gaps or opening larger than 3.5 inches that would allow children to exit the outdoor play area. The base of the fence must remain at ground level and be free from erosion or buildup to prevent inside and outside access by children or animals. These areas mus ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
What is the current process for ensuring all drivers have their required annual physicals up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in December 2025 where a driver lacked documentation of a required annual physical examination. This question helps clarify how the facility tracks these requirements for all transportation staff.
- Context
- The facility corrected this issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track student health and immunization records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from July 2025 show instances where children's immunization and health examination forms were expired. Asking about the tracking system helps parents understand how the center stays on top of these important health documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the daily routine for checking food storage and preparation areas to ensure everything is properly covered?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 noted that some food items in the preparation area were not properly covered. This question allows the director to explain the current practices for maintaining food safety standards.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the facility's approach to maintaining the physical environment and ensuring equipment like nap mats are in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from December 2023 and July 2025 indicate findings related to facility repairs and the condition of nap mats. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors and maintains its equipment and environment.
- Context
- Both issues were corrected at the time of the respective inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are fully trained on the facility's exposure plan and other required safety procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from March 2024 noted that documentation for annual refresher training on the facility's exposure plan was not available for all personnel. This question helps parents learn about the center's staff training and documentation practices.
Related violations