Church of the Palms Early Childhood Center
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Verified evidence places this provider between 43 and 71. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
3224 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL, 34239
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:30AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 155 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 Church of the Palms Early Childhood Center 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
- After School
- Before School
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C12SA0276
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 155 children
- Address
- 3224 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL, 34239
- County
- Sarasota County
- Phone
- +19419217892
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 1, 1981
- 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.
5 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 7
- CleanJan '23
- CleanSep '23
- CleanDec '23
FindingApr '24
Apr 11, 2024
14-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Comments Inspector observed that multiple teachers' purses and personal items were … | 15-04: A cleaning supply was accessible to children. (Section 10, number 4) Comments Door to laundry room was unlocked. Door was locked at time of inspection. 16. Supplies Labeled/Stored rule 65C-22.002(1), … | 33-02: A written record of fire drills was not completed and/or did not include one drill during napping/sleeping times, one drill using alternate evacuation routes, or one in the presence of the licensing a… | 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)…
FindingDec '24
Dec 16, 2024
33-02: A written record of fire drills was not completed and/or did not include one drill during napping/sleeping times, one drill using alternate evacuation routes, or one in the presence of the licensing a… | 33-09: The facility operator had a fire safety inspection by the local fire authority that was not approved. The inspection reflects outstanding fire safety violations. Comments Facility did not pass fire Ma…
- CleanFeb '25
- CleanDec '25
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What the record says
Provider highlights
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
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Questions parents ask about Church of the Palms Early Childhood Center
Is Church of the Palms Early Childhood Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Church of the Palms Early Childhood Center holds Florida DCF licence C12SA0276, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 1, 1981. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Church of the Palms Early Childhood Center offer free VPK?
- Yes. Church of the Palms Early Childhood Center 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 Church of the Palms Early Childhood Center care for?
- Church of the Palms Early Childhood Center is licensed for up to 155 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Church of the Palms Early Childhood Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 9 inspections at Church of the Palms Early Childhood Center, 2 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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