Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.78
- Local median
- 1.28
Children First at Helen R Payne Annex
1742 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota, FL 34234
- License:
- C12SA0169
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 75
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,170 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,170/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $54.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Sarasota 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 inspectionMay 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 29, 2025
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Children First at Helen R Payne Annex from August 2, 2023 through May 27, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 27, 2026 and involved facility condition.
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
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 9 local median in 34234
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 44%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 2.56
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
May 13, 2024June 26, 2025February 25, 2026May 27, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Teachers personal drinks were within reach of the children. Corrected at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Facility Environment rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , 62-133(c)(4)
- Official code
- 14-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Furnishings, equipment or plumbing were not clean and maintained in good repair, which pose a threat to the health, safety or well- being of the children in care.
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, one bathroom (stall) was out of service and had a strong odor spreading throughout the adjacent hallway the infant room. Director stated that a plumber was called to resolve the issue.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Facility Environment rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , 62-133(c)(4)
- Official code
- 14-11
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Classroom closet door not properly secured, found teachers purse at children reach. Classroom closet door found with a broken lock. Both corrected at the moment of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Facility Environment rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , 62-133(c)(4) rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 14-05
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The facility made use of double or multi-deck cribs, cots or beds for children younger than one year old. Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Inspector observed an infant sleeping in a cot with a blanket on the floor. Child was moved to a crib at the time of inspection, and inspector recommended to facility director that staff review safe sleep practices for infants.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Individual Bedding rule 65C-22.002(5), 65C-22.002(10), 65C-22.008(3), F.A.C,
- Official code
- 23-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The citation did not remain posted for the full year after its effective date.
- Report comments
- Childcare license was not posted. Food hygiene license posted.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - License Displayed/Citation Posted/Advertising ss.
- Official code
- 01-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Inspector observed an open closet in two classrooms, both of which had teachers' purses that were in children's reach. Inspector closed and locked the closet doors.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Facility Environment rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , 62-133(c)(4)
- Official code
- 14-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility operator did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Receipt from fire inspection posted. Proper fire inspection document not posted.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness rule 65C-22.002(7) F.A.C.
- Official code
- 33-10
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
Could you tell me about the current process for maintaining facility equipment and plumbing to ensure everything stays in good working order?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection note a concern regarding plumbing maintenance. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center proactively manages repairs and facility upkeep.
- Context
- The plumbing issue noted in the May 2026 report was scheduled for resolution by June 30, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure that personal items, such as bags or drinks, are kept securely out of reach of the children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 identified instances where personal items were accessible to children. This question allows the director to explain the current supervision and storage practices used to maintain a secure environment.
- Context
- This item was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you train staff on safe sleep practices for infants to ensure they are always placed in appropriate cribs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from June 2025 mention a finding regarding infant sleep arrangements. Asking about staff training helps parents understand the center's commitment to current safety standards.
- Context
- This item was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to ensuring that all required safety and administrative documents are consistently posted and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection noted a gap in documented proof for fire inspections. This question helps clarify how the administration tracks and displays compliance documentation.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that classroom environments remain organized and free of potential hazards on a daily basis?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that various sanitation and facility condition topics have appeared in multiple reports over the past few years. Asking about daily routines provides insight into how the center maintains a consistent, tidy, and secure space for children.
Related violations