Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.22
- Local median
- 0.57
Smarty Pants Preschool
6325 Initiative Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
- License:
- C12SA0342
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 106
- 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 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 14, 2026
Summary
This summary covers nine available inspections for Smarty Pants Preschool from May 31, 2023 through May 14, 2026.
One inspection recorded a violation, with two recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 8, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of April 28, 2025.
Three later inspections, from June 3, 2025 through May 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 9
- Recorded violations
- 2
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
9 total inspections vs 9 local median in Sarasota
Compared to 83 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 29%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- 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.
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
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a complete record on file for the child care personnel.
- Report comments
- New employee files were incomplete in general.
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 59 - Personnel Records ss.
- Official code
- 59-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for the employees.
- Report comments
- Background screening and personnel file form not completed on three new personnel file
- Correction status
- Due by April 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 60 - Background Screening Documents ss.
- Official code
- 60-02
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
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 your current process for ensuring all staff background screening forms are complete and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an April 2025 inspection noted that specific background screening and personnel file forms were not on file for some employees. Asking about current procedures helps families understand how the center manages these important documentation requirements.
- Context
- The inspection report indicates this was due for correction by April 28, 2025, and subsequent inspections have not noted this issue.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining complete personnel records for new hires?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2025 identified that some personnel records were incomplete. Discussing how the center tracks and verifies these files helps parents understand the administrative oversight in place for staff.
- Context
- The inspection report indicates this was due for correction by April 28, 2025, and subsequent inspections have not noted this issue.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle staff onboarding and training to ensure everyone is prepared before starting their shift?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the onboarding process provides insight into how the center prepares new staff to support children effectively. This helps families feel confident in the team's readiness and consistency.
General question
What methods do you use to communicate daily updates or important facility information to parents?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication channels help parents stay informed about their child's day and any changes in center operations. Learning about these practices ensures families know what to expect regarding routine updates.
General question
How are daily routines and classroom activities structured to meet the needs of the children in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Learning about the daily schedule helps parents understand how the center balances learning, play, and rest for the children. This information is key to determining if the environment is a good fit for a child's needs.