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Sarasota area child care providers who achieve a three, four or five star level are exceeding the basic requirements for child care and are providing quality early learning environments for the children of Sarasota County.
Providers who achieve a four or five star level are providing and maintaining high levels of quality child care. Providers who achieve a three star level are providing consistently good quality child care in all areas. Providers who achieve a two star level are recognized for providing quality above state licensing requirements and have demonstrated that they are actively taking steps to improve quality. Providers who achieve a one star level meet basic licensing standards but as part of the program are invested in pursuing steps to improve quality.
All parents should visit at least 3 different sites to determine the best fit for their child. This guide is one tool to help with that process and parents should discuss with the provider their respective strengths and areas for improvement noted in their star level report.
Note: Gold Seal Certified sites are awarded a plus (+)
Not every child care provider is listed on the Look for the Stars website. Some reasons a provider may not be listed include:
- Provider chose not to participate
- Provider wanted to participate, but did not have the opportunity to participate this year
- Provider was assessed but chose to opt out of participation
- Provider has a Class 1 licensing violation within the past year and is ineligible for participation this year
Parents can contact the Early Learning Coalition’s Child Care Resource and Referral service for information on why a provider is not on the list at 941.556.1600 ext. 6 or mail@earlylearningcoalitionsarasota.org.
Child Care Resource and Referral is a source of information on resources available for parents and can also provide a personalized list of child care options based on parents’ individual needs. including ages served, hours of operation, program enhancements, and other program information. Contact Child Care Resource and Referral at 941.556.1600 ext. 6 or mail@earlylearningcoalitionsarasota.org.
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) website is another resource, with a feature that allows parents to search for child care provider based on specific criteria.
Rollover the 
icon for more information about a provider, where available.
Facilities that are significantly close to achieving the next star level have been awarded a half star.
Name |
Star Level |
Address / Telephone |
A New Beginning Early Learning Center |
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2185 Wood Street |
Albatross Learning Centers |
Corrective Action |
7323 Merchant Ct. |
All About Children Christian Child Care and Learning Center |
|
447 Lime Ave |
Angels Child Development Center |
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3813 Alden Way |
Angel's Friends Child Development |
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611 N. East Ave |
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800 McIntosh Road |
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Asprea Family Child Care Home |
|
34241 |
Beautiful Blessings ELC |
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1609 10th St |
Bess Family Child Care Home |
|
34234 |
Bizzy Bee Early Care and Education |
|
4424 Wilkinson Rd |
Bizzy Bee 2 |
|
3318 Wilkinson Rd |
Bright Beginnings Preschool |
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Bright Start Child Care Center ll |
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2935 Hillview St. |
Carter Family Child Care Home |
34234 |
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Chabad Preschool |
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7700 Beneva Road |
Children First at Alta Vista |
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1050 S. Euclid Ave. |
Children First EHS at Dalbeck |
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2036 Oak Street |
Children at Emma E. Booker Elementary |
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2350 Martin Luther King Way 953-3877 |
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1729 33rd Street |
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1742 Dr Martin Luther King Way |
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1723 N. Orange Ave |
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2120 Webber St |
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Cross roads Children's Center |
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Eberle Family Child Care Center |
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Tuttle Ave. near Fruitville Road |
First United Methodist Church Early Care Center
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Forty Carrots Preschool & Parenting Center |
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Fresh Start with a New Beginning |
|
34236 |
Good to Grow Daycare and Preschool |
|
34235 |
Heikkila Family Child Care |
|
34232 |
Horizons Unlimited |
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2674 Dr. MLK Jr Way |
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch |
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6220 McIntosh Rd |
Johnson Family Child Care Home |
|
34234 |
Kids of Sarasota |
|
34232 |
Kinderhouse Preschool |
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Kingdom Academy |
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Koala |
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Learning Academy of Sarasota |
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133 S. MacIntosh Rd. |
Little Disciples Preschool |
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4835 Beneva Rd |
Love and Laugh Fun Care Center |
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2811 17th St |
Morgan Family Child Care Home |
|
34235 |
Pines Of Sarasota Child Care Center |
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1501 N. Orange |
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Pompey Family Child Care Home |
|
34237 |
Precious Jewels Academy |
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2700 Leon Ave |
Riddle Family Child Care Home |
|
34234 |
Sarasota Christian School |
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Sarasota Memorial Child Care Center 1
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1935 Hyde Park St |
Sarasota Memorial Child Care Center 2 |
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1401 S Tuttle Ave |
STC-Tech Tots |
|
4748 Beneva Rd |
Selby Preschool At Children's Haven |
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4405 Desoto Rd |
Shining Stars Learning Center |
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4416 Hale Street, |
Spikes Family Child Care Home |
|
34234 |
St. Martha's Early Learning Center |
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1658 4th Street |
St. Paul Early Childhood Learning Center |
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3773 Wilkinson Rd |
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Suncoast School for Innovative Studies |
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845 S. School Ave |
Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center |
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151 S McIntosh Rd |
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4620 17th Street |
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The Renaissance |
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2500 10th St |
Trinity Preschool |
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4150 S Shade Ave |
Weekday School |
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Williams Family Child Care Home |
|
34234 |
Willis Family Child Care Home |
|
34234 |
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4875 Swift Rd |
