1 / 5Riddles & Rhymes Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 13 and 32. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
- No state enforcement-action feed is available yet, so this score cannot confirm or rule out enforcement history.
4 findings on file carry no severity classification and were scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
2555 N Toledo Blade Blvd, North Port FL, 34289
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 109 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Riddles & Rhymes Academy and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C12SA0350
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 109 children
- Address
- 2555 N Toledo Blade Blvd, North Port FL, 34289
- County
- Sarasota County
- Phone
- +19413304622
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- June 15, 2023
- License expires
- December 31, 2026
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
2 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 8
- CleanJul '23
- CleanDec '23
FindingJan '24
Jan 16, 2024
57-07: 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)…
FindingJan '24
Jan 16, 2024
57-07: 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. Record Keeping [SR] Comm…
FindingOct '24
Oct 18, 2024
21-06: Staff failed to inspect the playground before allowing children on the playground. Comments Monthly playground inspections performed, not daily. 22. Fencing rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(3) rul… | 37-01: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. (Section 12.3, number 6) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Items unrelated t…
FindingDec '24
Dec 20, 2024
17-02: Lighting was insufficient to visually observe and supervise children, including during nap time. (Section 10.1, number 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Lighting in two year old classroom insuffic… | 57-03: The Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040 was no longer current (over two years since last
FindingJun '25
Jun 5, 2025
35-19: The classroom assigned to the [1 year old] age group did not have a sink for hand washing with running water. Comments Items unrelated to handwashing were in the handwashing sink of the one year old c…
FindingJun '26
Jun 23, 2026
57-07: 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. Record Keeping [SR] Comm…
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What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 11 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star11
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Questions parents ask about Riddles & Rhymes Academy
Is Riddles & Rhymes Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Riddles & Rhymes Academy holds Florida DCF licence C12SA0350, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on June 15, 2023. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Riddles & Rhymes Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Riddles & Rhymes Academy participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
What are Riddles & Rhymes Academy's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–5:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Riddles & Rhymes Academy care for?
- Riddles & Rhymes Academy is licensed for up to 109 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Riddles & Rhymes Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Riddles & Rhymes Academy, 6 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
