Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.88
- Local median
- 1.06
Kid City USA Sarasota
374 Scott Ave, Sarasota, FL 34243
- License:
- C12MA0398
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 97
- License expiration:
- October 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
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 inspectionMay 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 30, 2025
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Kid City USA Sarasota from September 16, 2024 through May 20, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 20, 2026 and involved child guidance.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 15
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
6 in last 12 months
15 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 34243
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 63%
- 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.
Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
September 26, 2025November 17, 2025January 12, 2026March 23, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 7 recorded violations.
September 26, 2025January 12, 2026March 23, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed Child care personnel failed to document 1 accident/incident on the day that they occurred with child 7. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that child 7 is no longer enrolled at the facility as of 6/3/2026. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4 C: Accident/Incident Notification C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program childcare personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed childcare personnel did not share 4 accident/incident forms with the custodial parent/ legal guardians or the individuals authorized to pick up children on the days that the incidents occurred. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that each accident/incident report was signed by the parent the next day. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D: Accident/Incident Notification B : This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 mont ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the complaint inspection, teacher 1 informed the Licensing Specialist that she interacted inappropriately with a child in that she sat child 4 down on a stool a little harder than normal. This standard has been brought back into compliance in that teacher 1 was terminated on 5/27/2026, the second day of the complaint inspection. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C: Child Safety C: Child care personnel must appropriately interact with children to foster a healthy, safe environment that will encourage the childs physical, intellectual, motor, and social development. Interactions with children that ar ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children and within 90 days of beginning employment of service with the provider. During the reinspection the provider did not provide the licensing specialist verification of complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children and within 90 days of beginning employment of service with the provider. The provider has been given until 3/23/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. School Readiness Handbook Section 3.1 Child care personnel mus ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one child did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. During the reinspection the provider did not provide verification of a Florida Certification of Immunization (DHForm 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), for the child. The provider has been given until 4/23/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollmen ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed four children with an expired Florida Certification of Immunization. During the reinspection the provider did not provide verification of current Florida Certification of Immunization for the four children. The provider has been given until 4/23/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two children did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. During the reinspection the provider did not provide verification of a Student Health Examination/DH (Form3040) for the two children. The provider has been given until 4/23/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days of enrollment, the facility shall not allow the child to remain in the program.
- Correction status
- Due by April 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are 15 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 15 of the 15 employee records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children and within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. The provider has been given until 2/12/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. School Readiness Handbook Section 3.1 Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 41 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 41 of the 41 childrens records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one child did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. The provider has been given until 2/12/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation r ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
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 Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 41 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 41 of the 41 childrens records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed four children with an expired Florida Certification of Immunization. The provider has been given until 2/12/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the inspection, the Owner/Operator/Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 41 children enrolled. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 41 of the 41 childrens records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed two children did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. The provider has been given until 2/12/2026 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the documentation required above within 30 days o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed one child care personnel did not complete a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. During the time of the current reinspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist the child care personnel is no longer employed at the facility. Therefore, this standard is being marked as brought back into compliance. During the time of the previous inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a freezer with a thermometer showing a temperature reading of 30 degrees Fahrenheit. The provider has been given until 10/26/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 An accurate thermometer designed to measure cold storage temperature must be placed inside each refrigeration and freezer unit. Thermometers in refrigerators must show a reading of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and thermometers in freezers must show a reading of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The thermometer must be located in the center of the unit and be readily accessible. Thermometer temperature re ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- 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 one child care personnel did not complete a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. The provider has been given until 10/26/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single cou ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed 2 child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children. The Licensing Specialist also observed 1 child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. The provider has been given until 10/26/2025 to bring this standard back into compliance. School Readiness Handbook Section 3.1 Training requirements of this section do not apply to child care personnel who do not work directly with children, such as cooks, bookkeepers, and janitors who are considered ot ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 26, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
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 steps have been taken to ensure staff are consistently using positive and supportive interaction techniques with all children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection note a concern regarding staff interactions with children. The report indicates the staff member involved was terminated at the time of the inspection.
- Context
- The incident was addressed by the facility at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track staff training requirements to ensure everyone is fully qualified before working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show a repeated pattern of concerns regarding staff preservice training requirements between September 2025 and March 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring all required student health and immunization records are complete and up to date upon enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from March 2026 and earlier reports show repeated findings related to the maintenance of student health and immunization documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you explain how you ensure that all accident or incident reports are documented and shared with parents on the same day they occur?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from May 2026 indicate that some incident reports were not shared with parents on the day of the occurrence, though the records were signed by parents the following day.
- Context
- The facility addressed this at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families if there is a change in the daily routine or if an unexpected incident occurs in the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center communicates daily events helps families feel confident in the transparency and responsiveness of the care provided.