Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.57
- Local median
- 0.41
Horizons Preschool
1362 Manasota Beach Rd, Englewood, FL 34223
- License:
- C12SA0359
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 66
- 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
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 5, 2025
Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for Horizons Preschool from October 1, 2024 through June 2, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 2, 2026 and involved hazardous access, with a due date of June 19, 2026.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 2
2 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 5 local median in 34223
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 16%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 18, 2024June 2, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 18, 2024June 3, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, an accumulation of dust was observed on the fans in classrooms.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
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)
- Official code
- 14-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the frame of the exit door leading to the playground was observed to be ditached.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
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)
- Official code
- 14-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained debris. Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The hallway outside was observed with an accumulation of debris. Dry pine needles and cones pose a potentially hazard to the children.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Outdoor Play Area rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6)
- Official code
- 21-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area was observed to pose a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children due to the presence of hazardous items. Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Picnic table was rusted and needs to be repainted or removed. The jumping tires were damaged and need to be removed or replaced. Stationary climbing playground equipment: the clamps securing the poles were broken or missing. structure was observed to have significant rust in multiple sections and may need to be fix or removed. Small playground: one of the poles was rusted and requires painting or removal. The door to the small playground needs to be repaired.
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Outdoor Play Area rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6)
- Official code
- 21-03
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not adequately keep the toilet and bath facilities used by the children clean and sanitized or disinfected posing a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Restrooms must be cleaned and sanitized daily or as often as needed to prevent odors. Toilet was stained/dirty. Floor wasnt clean. Inspector entered the facility at 10:30 am and there was a urine smell. From Child Care Facility handbook: 3 Physical EnvironmentChildren are much more susceptible to the adverse effects of environmental factors, materials and toxicants. It is imperative that the child care environment is conducive to the healthy development of children. 3.7 Restrooms and Bath FacilitiesA. Each child care facility must provide and maintain bathroom facilities that are easily accessible, and at a height usable by the children. Platforms may be used if they are safe ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 28 - Toilets and Sinks rule 65C-22.002(6), F.A.C.
- Official code
- 28-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. (Section 12.4, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Blanket was observed in infant crib. Blanket was removed at time of inspection, and inspector advised the facility to review safe sleep for all staff.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Individual Bedding rule 65C-22.002(5), 65C-22.002(10), 65C-22.008(3), F.A.C, rule 65C-22.002(5), 65C-22.002(10), 65C-22.008(3), (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29)
- Official code
- 23-02
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.
- Correction status
- Due by June 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Staff failed to inspect the playground before allowing children on the playground.
- Report comments
- Playground inspections preformed but not recorded for the month of December 2024.
- Correction status
- Due by December 31, 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: 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
- Physical environment checklist completed but not recorded.
- Correction status
- Due by December 31, 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 expired physical.
- Correction status
- Due by December 31, 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 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 student had an expired immunization form.
- Correction status
- Due by December 31, 2024
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
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 the current daily cleaning and sanitation schedule for the restrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection noted concerns regarding the cleanliness and sanitation of restroom facilities.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current process for ensuring infant sleep areas are kept free of prohibited items like blankets?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2025 identified a concern regarding the use of blankets in infant cribs, which was addressed at the time of the inspection.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often does the team perform and document safety inspections of the outdoor play equipment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show multiple instances across 2024 and 2026 where documentation of required playground and equipment safety checks was missing or incomplete.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure student health and immunization records are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from inspections in 2024 and 2025 indicate that some student health examinations and immunization records were missing or had expired.
Related violations
General question
How do you manage the daily communication process with parents regarding their child's routine and any facility updates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing a clear communication routine helps families stay informed about daily operations and ensures a strong partnership between the home and the center.