Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.13
- Local median
- 0.25
Forty Carrots Family Center
1500 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239
- License:
- C12SA0230
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, VPK, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00AM to 4:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 115
- 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 inspectionMay 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 26, 2026
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Forty Carrots Family Center from September 15, 2023 through May 26, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 9, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Five later inspections, from July 8, 2024 through May 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 1
- 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
8 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 34239
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 13%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.63
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: 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.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Last fire drill logged was in November 2023. Fire drill in December was not logged in the main form. Corrected at the time of 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
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 describe how the center manages and documents its monthly emergency and fire drills?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2024 noted that a written record for a fire drill was not properly logged. This question helps confirm that the center currently maintains consistent documentation for all required emergency exercises.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the 2024 inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
General question
What is the center's process for ensuring that all staff members are trained on emergency evacuation procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how staff prepare for emergencies helps families feel confident that the team is ready to handle various situations. This provides insight into the center's commitment to ongoing safety training.
General question
How do you communicate with parents regarding daily routines and any changes to the center's schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for maintaining a strong partnership between families and childcare providers. Learning about these methods helps parents understand how they will stay informed about their child's day.
General question
What steps does the center take to maintain a consistent environment for children during nap times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Nap time is a significant part of the daily routine, and knowing how the center manages this period helps parents understand how their child's rest needs are supported. This also highlights the center's approach to supervision during quieter times of the day.
General question
How are new staff members onboarded to ensure they understand the center's safety and operational policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the orientation process for new employees provides insight into how the center maintains high standards of care. This helps parents understand the culture of supervision and professionalism within the facility.