Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.1
- Local median
- 0.73
Baby Fox Academy Lakewood Ranch
7041 Professional Pkwy, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
- License:
- C12SA0340
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat: 4:00PM to 9:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 60
- 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 inspectionJune 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Baby Fox Academy Lakewood Ranch from August 11, 2023 through June 17, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with one recorded violation in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 25, 2023 and involved child guidance.
Eight later inspections, from December 28, 2023 through June 17, 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
- 1
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 10 local median in Lakewood Ranch
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 22%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 10%
- Local median
- 40%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.09
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A staff member did not comply with the facility's written discipline policy. General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- see description in the complaint area of this report.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 12 - Child Discipline ss.
- Official code
- 12-02
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 training process for staff regarding the center's discipline policy and how you ensure it is consistently followed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2023 inspection report indicate an instance where a staff member did not follow the facility's written discipline policy. This question helps parents understand the current training and oversight practices in place to support consistent care.
- Context
- The record notes this was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have been clear.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle communication with families if there is ever a concern about a child's behavior or a classroom incident?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication protocols help families feel informed and confident about how the center manages daily interactions and supports children's social development.
General question
What is the typical ratio of staff to children in the classrooms, and how do you maintain supervision during transitions or busy times of the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center manages supervision helps parents feel secure about the level of attention their child will receive throughout the day.
General question
How do you support new staff members in learning the center's culture and operational expectations before they are working independently with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staff onboarding and mentorship programs are key to ensuring that all employees are prepared to provide high-quality care and follow facility procedures.
General question
What opportunities do parents have to provide feedback or participate in the center's community throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Active parent involvement and open feedback loops foster a collaborative environment that benefits both the families and the center's operations.