Children First at Helen R Payne Annex
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Verified evidence places this provider between 19 and 43. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
1742 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota FL, 34234
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 75 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM 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 Children First at Helen R Payne Annex 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
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C12SA0169
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
- Address
- 1742 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota FL, 34234
- County
- Sarasota County
- Phone
- +19413630312
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 1, 2005
- License expires
- December 31, 2027
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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.
1 clean inspection · 4 with findings in the last 5
- CleanAug '23
FindingMay '24
May 13, 2024
01-03: The citation did not remain posted for the full year after its effective date. Comments Childcare license was not posted. Food hygiene license posted. 02. Licensed Capacity ss. 402.305(6), rule 65C-22… | 14-05: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR] Comments Inspector observed an open closet in two classrooms, both of which had teache… | 33-10: The facility operator did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. Physical Environment [SR] Comments Receipt from fire inspection posted. Proper fire inspec…
FindingJun '25
Jun 26, 2025
23-06: The facility made use of double or multi-deck cribs, cots or beds for children younger than one year old. Physical Environment [SR] Comments Inspector observed an infant sleeping in a cot with a blank…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 25, 2026
14-05: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Classroom closet door not properly secured, found …
FindingMay '26
May 27, 2026
14-05: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR] Comments Teachers personal drinks were within reach of the children. Corrected at the … | 14-11: Furnishings, equipment or plumbing were not clean and maintained in good repair, which pose a threat to the health, safety or well- being of the children in care. Comments At the time of the inspectio…
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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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Programs: Head Start participant
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Children First at Helen R Payne Annex
Is Children First at Helen R Payne Annex a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Children First at Helen R Payne Annex holds Florida DCF licence C12SA0169, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 1, 2005. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Children First at Helen R Payne Annex offer free VPK?
- Yes. Children First at Helen R Payne Annex 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.
Does Children First at Helen R Payne Annex accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Children First at Helen R Payne Annex 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.
How many children can Children First at Helen R Payne Annex care for?
- Children First at Helen R Payne Annex is licensed for up to 75 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Children First at Helen R Payne Annex had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 9 inspections at Children First at Helen R Payne Annex, 4 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.
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