Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.2
- Local median
- 0.57
Imagine Schools Palmer Ranch
6220 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34238
- License:
- C12SA0270
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 167
- 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 10 available inspections for Imagine Schools Palmer Ranch from September 29, 2023 through May 26, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on November 18, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Five later inspections, from November 20, 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
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 9 local median in Sarasota
Compared to 83 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.96
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
April 23, 2024September 11, 2024November 18, 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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Staff failed to inspect the playground before allowing children on the playground.
- Report comments
- Completed 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) rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area, Pages
- Official code
- 21-06
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 documentation of environmental safety checklist since August 2024.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 40 - Outdoor Equipment rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(c)(2) rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(c)(2) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11, Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
- Official code
- 40-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation, training transcript, of the required training. (Section 18.4) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- SR training not on transcript on file.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 41 - Training Requirements ss.
- Official code
- 41-08
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
- Two children immunization form does not have expiration date and are missing immunization (there are blank spaces)
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-07
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- two infants were in the playpen napping covered with a blanket. Inspector removed the blankets. Infants' teacher must re-trained on safe sleep. From Childcare facility handbook. 3.6.4 Safe Sleep A. All personnel that care for infants must follow safe sleep practices as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as referenced in Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(v), F.A.C. Cribs or playpens/play yards used for infants must have tight fitted sheets and no excess bedding, which includes but is not limited to: bumper pads, hanging mobiles, quilts, comforters, ... [truncated]
- 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
- 23-02
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. Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- five children records had incomplete. immunization certification . Per handbook 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 27, 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
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was evidence of rodent or vermin infestation observed. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Inspector observed ants in the corner of one classroom. Children notice the ants and show the inspector too.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2024
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
- 14-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Inspector observed a teacher's personal drink that was in children's reach. Drink was moved 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) 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
- 14-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- A cabinet storing cleaning supplies at children's reach was unlocked. Cabinet was locked at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 16 - Supplies Labeled/Stored rule 65C-22.002(1), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(1), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 16-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A staff member did not wash his/her hands appropriately after diapering a child. (Section 12.2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Inspector observed that a staff member did not wash their hands after diapering an infant. Inspector advised the director to review handwashing procedures with staff.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 35 - Health and Sanitation rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(12), 62-135(a) rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(12), 62-135 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28)
- Official code
- 35-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040 was no longer current (over two years since last examination) for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One student had an out of date health exam.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The parents of children enrolled were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. (Section 19.2, number 9) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One student did not have a signature from the parents acknowledging receiving the Influenza and Distracted Adult brochures.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-09
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 explain the current training and supervision practices for infant caregivers regarding safe sleep environments?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted a concern regarding infant bedding and safe sleep practices. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures staff are trained and currently following updated safety guidelines.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all cleaning supplies and hazardous materials remain inaccessible to children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a 2024 inspection identified a concern regarding the storage of cleaning supplies. Asking this helps parents learn about the facility's current protocols for securing hazardous items.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage and track children's health and immunization records to ensure they remain complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that documentation of health and immunization records has been a recurring topic in multiple reports. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative process for maintaining these files.
- Context
- The center has had clean inspections since the most recent record-keeping finding.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the process for conducting and documenting routine safety checks of the outdoor playground equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from 2024 noted a lack of documentation for routine playground safety inspections. This question helps parents understand how the facility currently monitors and maintains its outdoor play areas.
Related violations
General question
How does the center communicate with families about daily routines and any changes in classroom procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps parents feel confident in the daily care their child receives. Understanding how the center shares information about routines and updates provides insight into their partnership with families.