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First Presbyterian Preschool

Licensed
56Elevated Risk

What this score could check

Verified evidence places this provider between 56 and 79. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

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  • Accreditation
  • Profile details
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4.3(16)Yelp(0)
Gold Seal
Center-basedAccredited · National Accreditation Commission

On record in Florida.

2050 Oak St, Sarasota FL, 34237

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
8:30AM to 3:00PM
Licensed for
65 children

Hours

On the state licence record

8:30AM to 3:00PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
9AM-5PM
Tue
9AM-5PM
Wed
9AM-5PM
Thu
9AM-5PM
Fri
9AM-5PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
9AM-1PM

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

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

  • Assistive hearing loop
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Amenities

  • Restroom

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 First Presbyterian 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

  • Full Day
  • Half Day

The public record

License number
C12SA0177
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
65 children
Address
2050 Oak St, Sarasota FL, 34237
County
Sarasota County
Website
Not listed
License issued
November 20, 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.

6 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 7

  1. CleanApr '23
  2. CleanOct '23
  3. CleanDec '23
  4. FindingApr '24

    Apr 10, 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 Teacher's bag was within children's reach. Bag was moved to a locked close…

  5. CleanJun '25
  6. CleanDec '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

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

How the reviews split

The 4.3 average comes from 16 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star13
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star1
  • 1 star2

Questions parents ask about First Presbyterian Preschool

Is First Presbyterian Preschool a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. First Presbyterian Preschool holds Florida DCF licence C12SA0177, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on November 20, 1981. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Is First Presbyterian Preschool a Gold Seal provider?

Yes. First Presbyterian Preschool holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.

What are First Presbyterian Preschool's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 9AM-5PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can First Presbyterian Preschool care for?

First Presbyterian Preschool is licensed for up to 65 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has First Presbyterian Preschool had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 9 inspections at First Presbyterian 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.