Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.73
- Local median
- 0.35
The School House
4055 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
- License:
- C12SA0331
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Drop In, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 43
- 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 violationsApril 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 11 available inspections for The School House from January 17, 2023 through April 27, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on December 9, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of December 30, 2025.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from April 15, 2026 through April 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 11
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 3
3 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
11 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 34233
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 9%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 45%
- Local median
- 24%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 0.8
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 7 recorded violations.
April 9, 2024December 6, 2024May 1, 2025December 9, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
April 9, 2024December 6, 2024May 1, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 6, 2024December 9, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have the fire extinguisher serviced and retagged timely. (Section 14.2, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Fire extinguisher tag expired. Suggested taking the extinguisher to a vendor for inspection and retap.
- Correction status
- Due by December 30, 2025
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
- 33-06
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
- One child immunization certificate was expired
- Correction status
- Due by December 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Inspector noted that cots in the VPK bathroom remained uncovered. Inspector advised that the cots be moved or covered with an impermeable covering.
- Correction status
- Due by May 23, 2025
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
- 14-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. (Section 12.3, number 6) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Item unrelated to diapering on changing table in 1yo room. Item moved at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 37 - Sanitary Diapering rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3, Diapering, Pages 28-29)
- Official code
- 37-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040 or equivalent, was not available for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One student did not have a physical examination form.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A current DH Form 680, Florida Certification of Immunization, was missing for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One student was missing an immunization form.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-05
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 forms.
- Correction status
- Due by May 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-07
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the facility was observed to be a serious health hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Supplies and sleeping cots were being stored uncovered in the classroom bathroom. Inspector strongly suggested that cots should either be moved or covered.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 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
- 14-04
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]
- Report comments
- Teachers drink was in reach of children. Drink 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
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
- Environmental safety checklist not recorded for the month of November 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: 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 physical exam.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 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
- Two students did not have a current parent acknowledgment of receiving the Distracted Adult and Flu brochure.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-09
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Incomplete enrollment information on CF-FSP Form 5219 or equivalent form was found for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 7) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Three students were missing enrollment dates on their enrollment application.
- Correction status
- Due by December 20, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 58 - Enrollment Information on File/Current ss.
- Official code
- 58-02
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) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- A utility closet that was also being used for storage in a classroom was unlocked. Door was locked 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
- 14-05
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
- The dates written for the parent acknowledgement of recieving the brochures does not align with the dates described in the statutes.
- Correction status
- Due by April 24, 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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [one] staff for [Thirteen] children is required. There were [one] staff for [Fourteen children (twelve children between the ages of two and three and two four years old children)] children observed. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Classroom was out of ratio per Sarasota County Ordinance. There was a classroom with a mix of twelve two and three years old and two four years old with one adult for a total of fourteen children and one adult. Sarasota county ordinance states the following: ARTICLE V. - CHILD CARE FACILITIES Sec. 62-131. (e) Ratios of personnel to children; general. (1) Effective July 1, 2005, the minimum standards for the care of children based on rations and group size are: Age of Children - Ratio - Group size under 1 year old - 1 person for 4 children -maximum of 8 1 year old - 1 person for 6 children - maximum of 12 2 years old - 1 person for 9 children - maximum of 18 3 years old - 1 pe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Ratio Sufficient ss.
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Facility did not verify that food provided by parents or a caterer was delivered at the correct temperature.
- Report comments
- Food temperature was not logged on January 11, 2023. It was recommended to provider that if they bring food from a commercial place - like pizza- to write a note in the log sheet for the day.
- Correction status
- Due by January 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 54 - Catered food and food provided by parents 65C-22.005(1), F.A.C.
- Official code
- 54-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The personnel record did not include the position and date of employment for those child care personnel.
- Report comments
- employment date missing on the Background screening and employment form.
- Correction status
- Due by January 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 59 - Personnel Records ss.
- Official code
- 59-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Verification of employment history for the past 5 years was not on file for the employees. Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- No notes or comments regarding prior employment verification in the employee files. There is no prior employment and verifications note on the form. Provider has an employment application from the facility and is not noted if the reference were verified or the prior employment.
- Correction status
- Due by January 27, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 60 - Background Screening Documents ss.
- Official code
- 60-04
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 process for ensuring fire safety equipment, like fire extinguishers, is serviced and tagged on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2025 inspection show that a fire extinguisher was not serviced and retagged by the required date.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on April 27, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current system for tracking and updating children's immunization and health records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that maintaining complete and current immunization and health documentation has been a repeated topic across multiple reports between 2024 and 2025.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on April 27, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff monitor the classroom environment to ensure that items are stored safely and that storage areas are properly secured?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from 2024 and 2025 indicate repeated findings regarding the storage of items and facility safety hazards.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on April 27, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that routine safety inspections of outdoor equipment are documented and completed on schedule?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2024 inspection indicate that documentation for routine outdoor equipment safety checks was missing for a period.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on April 27, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you communicate with families about important health information, such as brochures on communicable diseases, to ensure all required acknowledgments are on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2024 noted that some parent acknowledgments for health information were missing or not properly documented.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on April 27, 2026.
Related violations