Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0
- Local median
- 0
Explores Day Care Center
4119 Tee Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235
- License:
- F12SA0402
- Type:
- Family Day Care Home
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 10
- License expiration:
- June 21, 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
Only limited inspection history is available for this provider.
Next: Ask whether more recent inspection or licensing records are available, and confirm the provider's current licensing status before enrolling.
Latest inspectionMay 22, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 22, 2026
Summary
This summary covers one available inspection for Explores Day Care Center on May 22, 2026.
That available inspection showed no recorded violations in the available records.
With only one available report, this is limited history and may not show a broader inspection pattern.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 1
- Recorded violations
- 0
- 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
1 total inspections vs 6.5 local median in 34235
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 0%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.4
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
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.
General question
Could you describe the daily routine and how you manage transitions between activities for the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the daily structure helps families see how the program balances active play, rest, and learning throughout the day. This insight into the routine ensures the environment aligns with the needs and temperament of the child.
General question
How do you handle communication with parents regarding their child's daily experiences and any updates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Consistent communication between providers and families is essential for maintaining a strong partnership in a child's care. Knowing the preferred methods for updates helps parents feel connected to the child's progress and daily activities.
General question
What is your approach to supervising children during both indoor and outdoor play times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Active supervision practices are fundamental to ensuring that children remain engaged and supported in all areas of the facility. Learning about these methods provides clarity on how the provider maintains a watchful and responsive environment.
General question
How do you manage meal times and accommodate any specific dietary needs or preferences?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Meal time procedures are a key part of the daily experience and health support for children in care. Discussing these practices helps families understand how the provider ensures that nutritional requirements and individual needs are met.
General question
What steps do you take to support children as they adjust to the environment when they first start attending?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- A thoughtful transition process helps children feel comfortable and secure when beginning a new care arrangement. This information helps parents understand how the provider builds rapport and eases the adjustment period for new attendees.