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Grieff Family Day Care Home

5601 Center Ring Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243

License:
F12SA0310
Type:
Family Day Care Home
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 14, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Food Served, Half Day
Hours:
Mon: Closed; Tue: 9:00AM to 1:30PM; Wed: Closed; Thu: 9:00AM to 1:30PM; Fri-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
10
License expiration:
March 31, 2027
Typical cost: $1,001 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,001/mo

Median daily rate: $46.19 (non-Gold Seal only)

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 inspectionMarch 10, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 10, 2026

Summary

This summary covers nine available inspections for Grieff Family Day Care Home from March 2, 2023 through March 10, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on March 26, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of April 17, 2024.

DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.

Five later inspections, from May 6, 2024 through March 10, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
9

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
0

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 10 local median in 34243

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.44
Local median
1

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
0%
Local median
13%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
22%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.91

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The family day care home did not have an operable fire extinguisher and/or fire extinguisher with a current certificate.
Report comments
Fire extinguisher did not have a current certification.
Correction status
Due by April 17, 2024
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Corded Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation rule 65C-20.010(1)(s), F.A.C., 62-180(d)
Official code
17-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Neither DH Form 680, Certification of Immunization, nor DH Form 681, Religious Exemption from Immunization, was on file for the child(ren).
Report comments
None of the children had a certificate of immunization on file.
Correction status
Due by April 17, 2024
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Immunization Records rule 65C-20.011(1)(a), F.A.C., 62-179(a)
Official code
31-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040, or equivalent, was not available for the child(ren).
Report comments
None of the children had a student health exam on file.
Correction status
Due by April 17, 2024
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 32 - Student Health and Records rule 65C-20.011(1)(b)(c), F.A.C. & s.
Official code
32-01
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following: [september and novermebr drills were not logged on the form].
Report comments
Home daycare closed during the summer. Fire drill for September & November was not logged on the form.
Correction status
Due by November 30, 2023
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 27 - Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness rule 65C-20.010(3)(b)4, through 7, & rule 65C-20.010, F.A.C.
Official code
27-03

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 fire safety equipment, such as extinguishers, is always certified and ready for use?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection report from March 2024 noted that the fire extinguisher did not have a current certificate. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the facility maintains emergency equipment readiness.
Context
A later clean inspection occurred on March 10, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps do you take to ensure all required student health records and immunization forms are kept up to date for every child?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2024 indicated that some student health and immunization records were not available at that time. This question helps parents understand the current administrative practices for maintaining these important documents.
Context
A later clean inspection occurred on March 10, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage and document your monthly emergency drills to ensure they are consistently recorded?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that emergency preparedness and drill documentation were topics noted in multiple reports between 2023 and 2024. Asking about the current tracking system provides insight into how the provider ensures these requirements are met.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families about their child's daily routine and any specific needs they may have?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Effective communication between providers and families is essential for consistent care. This helps parents understand how the center stays aligned with family expectations and individual child needs.
General question

What is your approach to staff training regarding safety protocols and emergency procedures?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how staff are prepared for various situations helps parents feel confident in the center's operational standards. This question clarifies the ongoing commitment to maintaining a prepared environment.