Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 1.28
Children First @ Ross Center
1912 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34234-8562
- License:
- C12SA0172
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Head Start, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 2:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 25
- 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 12, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 12, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Children First @ Ross Center from August 2, 2023 through May 12, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 16, 2025 and involved sleep safety.
Four later inspections, from June 17, 2025 through May 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
3 in last 12 months
0 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
- 11%
- Local median
- 15%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 2, 2023May 13, 2024Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 2, 2023May 13, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space.
- Report comments
- Multiple sleep cots did not have an 18 inch separation between them. Cot was moved at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 25 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements rule 65C-22.002(5), F.A.C.
- Official code
- 25-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The immunization record was incomplete for the child(ren). The record did not document signature of a physician, dates immunizations were administered, or the expiration date.
- Report comments
- One student did not have an up-to-date immunization record.
- Correction status
- Due by June 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-07
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface.
- Report comments
- Diapering table used to store item. Item was moved during the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 37 - Sanitary Diapering rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C.
- Official code
- 37-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not maintained in a sanitary condition.
- Inspector notes
- Inspector observed files with papers stored uncovered in a bathroom. Provider was informed that items in the bathroom must be in a closed container/cabinet or removed from the bathroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 39 - Indoor Equipment rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(f)
- Official code
- 39-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed.
- Report comments
- Facility stores the children mats in one of the bathrooms. It was recommended to relocate them or to cover the mats while not in use.
- Correction status
- Due by August 25, 2023
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
- 14-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A written record of fire drills was not completed and/or did not include one drill during napping/sleeping times, one drill using alternate evacuation routes, or one in the presence of the licensing authority.
- Report comments
- July fire drill was performed. but not recorded. It was recorded on the form during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness rule 65C-22.002(7) F.A.C.
- Official code
- 33-02
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 describe the current process for setting up nap time to ensure there is enough space between children's cots?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2025 inspection noted that a minimum distance was not maintained between napping spaces. Asking about current practices helps confirm that staff are consistently following spacing requirements during rest periods.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's process for reviewing children's health records to ensure all immunizations are up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2025 identified an incomplete immunization record for a child. This question helps parents understand how the facility tracks and verifies these important health documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff ensure that items are stored properly and that play areas remain clean throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that sanitation and storage practices were identified as a topic in multiple reports. Asking about daily routines helps clarify how the center maintains a clean environment for the children.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted in May 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that emergency drills are documented and conducted according to the required schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that emergency preparedness documentation has been a topic in past inspections. This question provides insight into how the center tracks its safety drills and ensures all records are complete.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was conducted in May 2026.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps families feel confident in the care their children receive. Understanding how the center shares information about daily activities supports a strong partnership between parents and staff.