Circle of Friends
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 58 and 80. 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
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On record in Florida.
2120 Webber St, Sarasota FL, 34239
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:30AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 60 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:30AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7:30AM-5:30PM
- Tue
- 7:30AM-5:30PM
- Wed
- 7:30AM-5:30PM
- Thu
- 7:30AM-5:30PM
- Fri
- 7:30AM-5:30PM
- 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 Circle of Friends 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
- Half Day
The public record
- License number
- C12SA0316
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
- Address
- 2120 Webber St, Sarasota FL, 34239
- County
- Sarasota County
- Phone
- +19419532889
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 26, 2021
- 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.
✅ Passed the last 8 inspections
- CleanAug '23
- CleanDec '23
- CleanApr '24
- CleanAug '24
- CleanDec '24
- CleanFeb '25
- CleanJun '25
- CleanDec '25
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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.2 average comes from 26 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star20
- 4 star1
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star5
Questions parents ask about Circle of Friends
Is Circle of Friends a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Circle of Friends holds Florida DCF licence C12SA0316, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 26, 2021. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Circle of Friends offer free VPK?
- Yes. Circle of Friends 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.
Is Circle of Friends a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Circle of Friends holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Circle of Friends accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Circle of Friends 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 Circle of Friends's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7:30AM-5:30PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Circle of Friends care for?
- Circle of Friends is licensed for up to 60 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Circle of Friends had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 8 inspections at Circle of Friends, none of which cited a violation. 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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