Skip to content
Florida Daycare FinderLicensed care, side-by-side

Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Preschool

Licensed
58Elevated Risk

What this score could check

Verified evidence places this provider between 58 and 82. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

  • State inspection history
  • Accreditation
  • Profile details
Parent reviews: not checked
No parent reviews on file yet, so this category is excluded from the score.
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.

1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.

How scoring works

Licensing facts on this page were last checked against the state record on . We republish the public licensing record and label absent fields plainly rather than leaving them blank. Where our data comes from · Report an error

(0)Yelp(0)
VPKFaith-based
Center-based

On record in Florida.

800 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota FL, 34232

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7:30AM to 5:30PM
Licensed for
44 children

Hours

On the state licence record

7:30AM to 5:30PM

Monday through Friday

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Ages and programs

Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Preschool 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

  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Half Day

The public record

License number
C12SA0217
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
44 children
Address
800 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota FL, 34232
County
Sarasota County
Website
Not listed
License issued
August 22, 1994
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.

6 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 7

  1. FindingJan '23

    Jan 12, 2023

    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. Comments Immunization re…

  2. CleanApr '24
  3. CleanOct '24
  4. CleanDec '24
  5. CleanFeb '25
  6. CleanOct '25
  7. CleanMay '26

Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.

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

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

Questions parents ask about Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Preschool

Is Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Preschool a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Preschool holds Florida DCF licence C12SA0217, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 22, 1994. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Preschool offer free VPK?

Yes. Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Preschool is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.

How many children can Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Preschool care for?

Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Preschool is licensed for up to 44 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Preschool had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 10 inspections at Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Preschool, 1 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.