Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.92
- Local median
- 0.05
Learning Academy of Sarasota
133 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
- License:
- C12SA0299
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 100
- 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 inspectionApril 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsFebruary 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Learning Academy of Sarasota from January 18, 2023 through April 27, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 27, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of April 27, 2026.
Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 3
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 5.5 local median in 34232
Compared to 12 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 5%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- 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.
Health or food records
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
September 14, 2023July 15, 2024June 26, 2025April 27, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
September 14, 2023May 9, 2024July 15, 2024Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 14, 2023May 9, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A current DH Form 680, Florida Certification of Immunization, was missing for the child(ren). Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Immunization record is not complete, Director will send via email
- Correction status
- Due by April 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-05
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
- 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 students had out of date immunization records.
- Correction status
- Due by July 10, 2025
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
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. (Section 10.4, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Inspector observed cots that were against shelving with items on top. Director was advised to either move the cots or clear the top of the shelves.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 25 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements rule 65C-22.002(5), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(5), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.4 Nap and Sleep Space(s)/Safe Sleep Practices, Page 24)
- Official code
- 25-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Staff working with food did not use gloves or utensils while working with food to limit the direct contact with food (Section 17.1, number 2; Section 17.6, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Inspector observed a teacher serving food without gloves. Teacher was provided with gloves at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 34 - Food Preparation Area 65C-22.002(8), F.A.C. 65C-22.002(8), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages 37-38)
- Official code
- 34-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The classroom assigned to the [four year old] age group did not have a sink for hand washing with running water.
- Report comments
- Sink in the four year old classroom still unavailable. This is a portable sink that It is not working and kept in the classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 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
- 35-19
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a current certificate. (Section 14.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire extinguishers did not have an up-to-date certification.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 33 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness rule 65C-22.002(7) F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(7) F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Page 32-34)
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The classroom assigned to the [4 year old] age group did not have a sink for hand washing with running water.
- Report comments
- Handwashing sink in classroom was not working. The provider explained that the students were using the bathroom across the hall to wash their hands. Per local licensing ordinances, a working handwashing sink must be available in each classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 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
- 35-19
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A cleaning supply was accessible to children. (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- under the sink cabinet in the children bathroom was unlocked. Corrected at the 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. rule 65C-22.002(1), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 15-04
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Staff failed to inspect the playground before allowing children on the playground.
- Correction / follow-up note
- Daily Playground inspection was not done. 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) 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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The classroom assigned to the [VPK downstairs] age group did not have a sink for hand washing with running water.
- Report comments
- Required handwashing sink had no running water in the classroom.
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2023
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
- 35-19
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 children files had expired immunization certificate.
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-07
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
How does the center ensure that all nap and sleep spaces remain clear of potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2024 noted an instance where sleep spaces were positioned against furniture in a way that created a hazard. This question helps parents understand the current daily setup and safety protocols for nap time.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current process for ensuring all cleaning supplies are stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection report show a past instance where cleaning supplies were found to be accessible. Asking about the current storage process helps parents understand how the facility maintains a secure environment.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the facility manage and track student immunization records to ensure they remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that incomplete or expired immunization records have been noted in multiple reports over the last few years. This question helps parents understand the administrative steps taken to keep these important health files current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the daily routines for handwashing and food preparation to ensure hygiene standards are met?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that maintaining consistent handwashing facilities and food handling practices has been a topic of discussion in past reports. This question helps parents understand the current daily practices for maintaining a clean environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's approach to conducting and documenting daily playground safety checks?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that equipment and emergency readiness, including playground inspections, have been noted in past reports. This question helps parents understand the current process for ensuring outdoor play areas are ready for children.
Related violations