Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.11
- Local median
- 1.06
Little Einsteins Academy
3631 Tallevast Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
- License:
- C12MA0268
- 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, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 70
- License expiration:
- December 21, 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
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionDecember 4, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 10, 2025
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Little Einsteins Academy from July 27, 2023 through December 4, 2025.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 4, 2025 and involved emergency preparedness.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 2
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 34243
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 45%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 6, 2023November 22, 2024December 4, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 27, 2023December 6, 2023Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[a written record of the November 2025 fire drill.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed the fire extinguisher was last serviced on October 2025, and the annual fire inspection was conducted on 11/10/2025. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include a written record of the November 2025 fire drill. The operator advised the Licensing Specialist the last fire drill was conducted on 11/24/2025. During the inspection, a fire drill was conducted in the presence of the Licensing Specialist. There was a total of 10 adults, 32 children at the time of the fire drill. This standard was resolved at the time of ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-08
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 5 employees whose record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. This standard was resolved at the time of the inspection in that all 5 employees signed a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by S ... [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: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time of inspection, the Director advised that their Fire Panel is down therefore they do not have an approved fire inspection from the local fire authority. The director advised that they are currently on Fire Watch and are waiting for the panel to be fixed within the next few weeks. The Director was given until 12/13/2024 to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook 3.8.2 Fire Safety Unless statutorily exempted, all childcare facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At time of inspection, the annual fire inspection was not completed. Be sure to have annual inspection complete by due date. TA To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector.
- Correction status
- Due by January 6, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Soiled cloth diapers were not emptied into the toilet and placed in a securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, K (Section 12.3, number 7) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed that the soiled diapers were disposed of in a trash can with no lid. The trash can from the teacher's restroom was moved into the 2 yr old restroom as it had a lid bringing this back into compliance. TA Soiled or wet disposable diapers must be disposed of in a plastic lined, securely covered container that is not accessible to the children. The container must be emptied, cleaned and sanitized or disinfected, at least, daily.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-11
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, licensing specialist observed that no diapering procedures were posted in the classrooms. The diapering procedures were printed out and posted in each of the three classrooms at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At time of inspection a few mats in the VPK classroom were torn (pics taken). Owner removed the torn mats. Corrected at time of inspection.
- 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
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At time of inspection counselor observed bottles not labeled with first and last names. Be sure to have bottles labeled with both first and last names upon arrival. Photos can be sent of bottles labeled with first and last names by due date given.
- Correction status
- Due by August 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification present during all hours of operation. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Owner stated that entire staff were trained on July 20, 2023 however no certificates were sent. Owner phoned the company and they were emailing the certificates. Be sure to email photos of each staff members first aid & cpr certificate by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have at least one child care personnel with current and valid certificate of course completion for first aid training present at all times that children are in care. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Owner stated that they all took class on July 20, 2023 but no certificates were on site. Please be sure to send pic of each certificate by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by August 25, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-01
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
Could you walk me through your current process for documenting and tracking monthly fire drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection in December 2025 noted an incomplete written record of a fire drill. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center ensures all safety drills are consistently documented and maintained.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the team take to ensure that diapering procedures are consistently followed and clearly posted in every classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from past inspections show that sanitation and diapering procedures were identified as areas needing attention. Asking about this helps parents understand the daily routines and supervision practices used to maintain a clean environment.
- Context
- The issues were corrected at the time of the inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members keep their required training and certification records up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that maintaining complete personnel and training records has been a topic of discussion in recent reports. This question helps parents understand the administrative practices in place to keep staff credentials current.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle the daily communication with parents regarding their child's needs, such as ensuring bottles or personal items are properly labeled?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication and organization regarding personal items help ensure that each child's individual needs are met throughout the day. This question helps parents understand how the center manages daily routines and parent-teacher coordination.
General question
What is your approach to maintaining the facility and equipment to ensure everything remains in good, safe condition for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular facility upkeep is essential for a high-quality learning environment. This question helps parents understand the center's commitment to proactive maintenance and safety.