Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 0.41
The Learning Cottage LLC
333 Cocoanut Ave, Englewood, FL 34223
- License:
- C12SA0354
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Full Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 33
- 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 inspectionNovember 5, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 5, 2025
Summary
This summary covers five available inspections for The Learning Cottage LLC from June 20, 2024 through November 5, 2025.
One inspection recorded a violation, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 20, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of July 4, 2024.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
Three later inspections, from December 10, 2024 through November 5, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 5
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
5 total inspections vs 5 local median in 34223
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 16%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.67
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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Staff failed to inspect the playground before allowing children on the playground.
- Report comments
- Daily playground checklist not maintained. Inspector provided template checklist for provider.
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2024
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: 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 incomplete immunization records with no expiration date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-07
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
- No record of parent acknowledgement of receiving the Influenza and Distracted Adult brochures.
- Correction status
- Due by July 4, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-09
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 walk me through your process for checking the playground equipment before children go outside to play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show that staff did not perform a required playground inspection before allowing children to use the area. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center ensures the outdoor space is checked daily.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all required health and immunization records are complete for every child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted instances where immunization records were missing required details like expiration dates. This question helps parents understand how the facility currently manages and verifies these important health documents.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that parents receive all the required health information and brochures, such as those regarding influenza?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate that some parents had not received required information about influenza symptoms and transmission. Asking about the current distribution process helps clarify how the center keeps families informed.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle staff training and supervision to ensure that daily safety routines are consistently followed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how the center supports staff in maintaining daily routines provides insight into the overall consistency of care and supervision for children.
General question
What is your typical approach for communicating with families if there are updates to health policies or enrollment requirements?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication practices are essential for keeping families informed about changes in center operations or health-related documentation.