First United Methodist Church Early Care Center
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 67 and 85. 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.
104 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota FL, 34236
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:30AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 85 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
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.
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 United Methodist Church Early Care 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C12SA0228
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
- Address
- 104 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota FL, 34236
- County
- Sarasota County
- Phone
- +19413669522
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 5, 1990
- 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 7 inspections
- CleanOct '23
- CleanDec '23
- CleanJun '24
- CleanAug '24
- CleanDec '24
- CleanMar '25
- CleanNov '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 4.8 average comes from 53 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star48
- 4 star2
- 3 star1
- 2 star1
- 1 star1
Questions parents ask about First United Methodist Church Early Care Center
Is First United Methodist Church Early Care Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. First United Methodist Church Early Care Center holds Florida DCF licence C12SA0228, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 5, 1990. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does First United Methodist Church Early Care Center offer free VPK?
- Yes. First United Methodist Church Early Care 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.
Is First United Methodist Church Early Care Center a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. First United Methodist Church Early Care Center holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does First United Methodist Church Early Care Center accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows First United Methodist Church Early Care Center 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 First United Methodist Church Early Care Center care for?
- First United Methodist Church Early Care Center is licensed for up to 85 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has First United Methodist Church Early Care Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 7 inspections at First United Methodist Church Early Care Center, 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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