Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.05
Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center
151 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
- License:
- C12SA0252
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30AM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 75
- 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 21, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 21, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center from January 12, 2023 through May 21, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 9, 2024 and involved incident records.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Four later inspections, from December 10, 2024 through May 21, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 5
- 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
10 total inspections vs 5.5 local median in 34232
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 40%
- Local median
- 5%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.42
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
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to provide the custodial parent or legal guardian written documentation of an accident or incident on the day that it occurred.
- Report comments
- Documentation of incident/accident report was given to the parent the next day. Parent refused to sign the report.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 48 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C.
- Official code
- 48-02
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident did not include the signatures of facility staff or the custodial parent or guardian.
- Report comments
- Parent refused to sign the incident report.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 48 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C.
- Official code
- 48-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no documentation, maintained for one year, that routine inspections were conducted at least every other month of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts.
- Report comments
- No environmental safety check documented in the last six months.
- Correction status
- Due by March 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 40 - Outdoor Equipment rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(c)(2) [SR]
- Official code
- 40-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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)
- Correction / follow-up note
- Unlocked closet in a classroom and adult drinking cups and lunches at children reach. Corrected at 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) [SR]
- Official code
- 14-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Staff failed to inspect the playground before allowing children on the playground.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Playground safety checklist for the inspection date was not documented. Corrected at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Outdoor Play Area rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6)
- Official code
- 21-06
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 documenting and sharing accident or incident reports with families?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2024 indicate that documentation for an incident did not include required signatures or was not provided to the family on the day of the event. Asking about this process helps clarify how the center ensures timely communication and proper record-keeping for all incidents.
- Context
- The issues identified in the May 2024 report were addressed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team conduct and document routine safety inspections for the outdoor play equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2024 noted a gap in the documentation of routine safety checks for playground equipment. This question helps parents understand how the center maintains its equipment safety records on an ongoing basis.
- Context
- The center was given a correction due date for this finding in early 2024, and subsequent inspections have occurred.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to ensure that classrooms remain organized and free of potential hazards, such as items that should be kept out of reach?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2023 inspection mention an instance where items were found in an accessible area within a classroom. Asking about current classroom management practices helps parents understand how the staff keeps the environment secure for children.
- Context
- This finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that staff are consistently checking the playground for safety before children begin their outdoor play time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from early 2023 show a finding regarding the documentation of pre-play inspections on the playground. This question provides insight into the daily routines staff follow to ensure the outdoor area is ready for children.
- Context
- This finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to staff training regarding daily safety and supervision protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center prioritizes ongoing staff development helps families feel confident in the team's ability to maintain a secure and attentive environment. This general inquiry allows the director to share how they keep their team updated on best practices.