Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.22
- Local median
- 0.41
Foundations Early Childhood Education Center
700 E Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223
- License:
- C12SA0178
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 125
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
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 inspectionNovember 5, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 5, 2025
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Foundations Early Childhood Education Center from January 13, 2023 through November 5, 2025.
One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on August 26, 2024 and involved health or food records, with a due date of September 11, 2024.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Five later inspections, from August 28, 2024 through November 5, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 5 local median in 34223
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 16%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.67
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection 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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A current DH Form 680, Florida Certification of Immunization, was missing for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One student did not have the DH680 form.
- Correction status
- Due by September 11, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-05
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. (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Three students had out of date immunizations.
- Correction status
- Due by September 11, 2024
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
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 walk me through your current process for tracking and updating student immunization records?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2024 inspection noted instances where immunization records were incomplete or missing required documentation. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center ensures all health files remain up to date.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on November 5, 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all required health forms, like the Florida Certification of Immunization, are collected and verified upon enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2024 identified a missing immunization certification form for a student. This question helps parents understand the administrative steps the center takes to maintain accurate health records for every child.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on November 5, 2025.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to maintaining open communication with families regarding their child's daily routine and developmental progress?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Regular communication helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience and ensures that both the family and the center are aligned on the child's needs.
General question
How do you handle staff training and supervision to ensure that all classroom routines are followed consistently throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how staff are supported and monitored provides insight into how the center maintains a consistent environment for the children in their care.
General question
What steps do you take to prepare children for transitions between different activities or classrooms during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Smooth transitions are important for helping children feel secure and settled as they move through their daily schedule.