Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.67
- Local median
- 0.57
Kids Zone Preschool of Sarasota
7601 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241
- License:
- C12SA0362
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 92
- 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 inspectionMay 6, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 3, 2025
Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Kids Zone Preschool of Sarasota from March 20, 2025 through May 6, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 6, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 4
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 9 local median in Sarasota
Compared to 83 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- 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.
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] staff for [4 infants] children is required. There were [1] staff for [9] children observed. General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the inspection, the staff to child ratios were observed and documented as follows: At the time of the inspection, there was one teacher present in the classroom with nine infants. The second teacher assigned to the group was observed outside, walking with another infant under her care. Additionally, one baby had been moved from another classroom to allow the mother to breastfeed. Director/owner was on property, inspector informed the out of ratio in the infant room. Director addressed right away the ratio with the teachers and corrected.. Recommendations/Next Steps: Review staffing coverage to ensure teacher-to-child ratios are maintained at all times, including when s ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Ratio Sufficient ss.
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the facility was observed to be a serious health hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The teachers personal purses and drinking cups were within reach of the children.
- 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)
- Official code
- 14-04
No recorded violations in this report
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
- Two children file did not have physical forms.
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 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
- three children files without immunization certificate. two with expired immunization reports.
- Correction status
- Due by November 28, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-05
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 explain how you manage staffing coverage to ensure that teacher-to-child ratios are consistently maintained in the infant rooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted a finding regarding staff-to-child ratios in an infant classroom. This question helps parents understand the current procedures in place to ensure proper supervision levels are always met.
- Context
- The provider addressed the ratio concern at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for ensuring that personal items, such as bags or drinks, are kept securely out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2026 identified an issue where personal items were accessible to children. Asking about this helps clarify how the facility maintains a secure environment for all children.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you track and manage student health records, such as immunization certificates and physical exams, to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from November 2025 indicated that some student health and immunization files were missing or expired. This question allows parents to learn about the current administrative system for keeping required health documentation up to date.
Related violations
General question
What is your approach to communicating with families if a child's health file is nearing its expiration date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Proactive communication regarding health documentation helps ensure that all children's records remain compliant with state requirements. This helps parents understand how the center partners with families to maintain necessary paperwork.
General question
How do you handle transitions or temporary staffing changes to ensure that supervision remains consistent throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how a center manages staff movement during the day provides insight into their operational stability. This helps parents feel confident about the continuity of care provided to their children.