Good Shepherd Lutheran School
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 18 and 37. 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
- No state enforcement-action feed is available yet, so this score cannot confirm or rule out enforcement history.
1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
5651 Honore Ave, Sarasota FL, 34233
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:30AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 165 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.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran School 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
- C12SA0231
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 165 children
- Address
- 5651 Honore Ave, Sarasota FL, 34233
- County
- Sarasota County
- Phone
- +19419228164
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- December 31, 2003
- 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.
3 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 8
FindingSep '23
Sep 20, 2023
14-03: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. (Section 10, number 1) Comments One of the portables floor area is caving. Just a few steps away from the main entry door inspector wa… | 14-05: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Comments Unlocked supplies/janitor closet in the main building hallway. Corrected Sta…
FindingApr '24
Apr 23, 2024
16-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. (Section 10, number 4) Comments An unlocked cabinet was st… | 17-02: Lighting was insufficient to visually observe and supervise children, including during nap time. (Section 10.1, number 3) Comments Classroom was found dark for supervision for naptime. Recommended to … | 25-02: The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. (Section 10.4, number 4) Comments Inspector observed that some chairs had been stacked on top of a table next to a c…
FindingSep '24
Sep 11, 2024
35-03: A staff member did not wash his/her hands appropriately after diapering a child. Comments Portable sink in one of the infant rooms had no water. 36. Drinking Water Available rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C… | 37-03: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. Comments Changing pads had rips in one of the infant rooms. 38. Diaper Disposal rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. Compliance 39. Indoor Equipm…
FindingNov '24
Nov 7, 2024
48-07: The facility failed to provide a copy of the accident or incident form to the individual authorized to pick up the child on the date of occurrence. Comments While the incident was reported the same da…
- CleanFeb '25
- CleanMar '25
- CleanNov '25
FindingMay '26
May 26, 2026
35-03: A staff member did not wash his/her hands appropriately after diapering a child. Comments Teacher wasnt wash her hand after diapering, 36. Drinking Water Available rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. Complian…
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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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.9 average comes from 29 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star28
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
Questions parents ask about Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Is Good Shepherd Lutheran School a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Good Shepherd Lutheran School holds Florida DCF licence C12SA0231, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on December 31, 2003. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Good Shepherd Lutheran School offer free VPK?
- Yes. Good Shepherd Lutheran School 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran School care for?
- Good Shepherd Lutheran School is licensed for up to 165 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Good Shepherd Lutheran School had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 13 inspections at Good Shepherd Lutheran School, 6 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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