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Forty Carrots Family Center

Licensed
67Mixed Signals

What this score could check

Verified evidence places this provider between 67 and 89. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

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5.0(6)Yelp(0)Claimed on Google
Gold SealVPK
Center-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children

On record in Florida.

1500 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota FL, 34239

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
8:00AM to 4:00PM
Licensed for
115 children

Hours

On the state licence record

8:00AM to 4:00PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
8 AM–4 PM
Tue
8 AM–4 PM
Wed
8 AM–4 PM
Thu
8 AM–4 PM
Fri
8 AM–4 PM
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 Forty Carrots Family 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

  • Full Day
  • Half Day

The public record

License number
C12SA0230
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
115 children
Address
1500 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota FL, 34239
County
Sarasota County
Website
Not listed
License issued
September 2, 1993
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 · 1 with finding in the last 6

  1. CleanSep '23
  2. CleanDec '23
  3. FindingJan '24

    Jan 9, 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…

  4. CleanMay '25
  5. CleanDec '25
  6. 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
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 6 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star6
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star0

Questions parents ask about Forty Carrots Family Center

Is Forty Carrots Family Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Forty Carrots Family Center holds Florida DCF licence C12SA0230, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 2, 1993. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Forty Carrots Family Center offer free VPK?

Yes. Forty Carrots Family 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 Forty Carrots Family Center a Gold Seal provider?

Yes. Forty Carrots Family Center holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.

What are Forty Carrots Family Center's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 8 AM–4 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Forty Carrots Family Center care for?

Forty Carrots Family Center is licensed for up to 115 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Forty Carrots Family Center had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 8 inspections at Forty Carrots Family Center, 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.