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Church of the Palms Early Childhood Center

3224 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239

License:
C12SA0276
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
155
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 inspectionDecember 1, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 1, 2025

Summary

This summary covers nine available inspections for Church of the Palms Early Childhood Center from January 17, 2023 through December 1, 2025.

Two inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on December 16, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness.

Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Two later inspections, from February 26, 2025 through December 1, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
9

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 34239

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.67
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
11%
Local median
4%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
22%
Local median
13%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
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.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official 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.
Report comments
Latest fire drill (November) done not recorded.
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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility operator had a fire safety inspection by the local fire authority that was not approved. The inspection reflects outstanding fire safety violations.
Report comments
Facility did not pass fire Marshall inspection due to issues with the fire alarm company cant correct until January 2025.
Correction status
Due by January 17, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness rule 65C-22.002(7) F.A.C.
Official code
33-09
View official report
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)
Inspector notes
Inspector observed that multiple teachers' purses and personal items were within children's reach. Items were 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) [SR]
Official code
14-06
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A cleaning supply was accessible to children. (Section 10, number 4)
Report comments
Door to laundry room was unlocked. Door was locked at time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Toxic Substances and Hazardous Materials rule 65C-22.002(1), F.A.C. [SR]
Official code
15-04
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. (Section 14.3, number 2)
Report comments
No fire drill recorded for the month of March.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2024
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness rule 65C-22.002(7) F.A.C. [SR]
Official code
33-02
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. (Section 19.2, number 2)
Report comments
One student had an incomplete immunization record that did not have an expiration date.
Correction status
Due by April 30, 2024
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
Official code
57-07

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 ensuring that cleaning supplies and personal belongings are kept out of reach of children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2024 inspection noted an instance where cleaning supplies and personal items were accessible to children. Asking about current storage practices helps parents understand how the center maintains a secure environment for all children.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps does the center take to ensure that fire safety inspections and documentation remain up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from December 2024 indicated that a fire safety inspection was not approved at that time. Learning about the current process for managing these requirements provides insight into how the center stays prepared for emergencies.
Context
A later inspection in December 2025 was completed without any recorded violations.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does the staff manage and document the required fire drills to ensure they are consistently performed and recorded?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that documentation of fire drills was identified as a topic in multiple reports between 2024 and 2025. This question allows the center to explain their current system for keeping these important safety records organized.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the center's process for reviewing and maintaining complete immunization records for all children in your care?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an April 2024 inspection noted an incomplete immunization record for a student. Asking about the current review process helps parents understand how the center ensures all health documentation is accurate and complete.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to classroom supervision policies?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication between staff and families is essential for maintaining a supportive environment. Understanding how the center shares information helps parents feel connected to their child's daily experience.