Imagine Schools Palmer Ranch
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Verified evidence places this provider between 45 and 69. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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- Profile details
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On record in Florida.
6220 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota FL, 34238
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 167 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8AM-6PM
- Tue
- 8AM-6PM
- Wed
- 8AM-6PM
- Thu
- 8AM-6PM
- Fri
- 8AM-6PM
- 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 Imagine Schools Palmer Ranch 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
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C12SA0270
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 167 children
- Address
- 6220 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota FL, 34238
- County
- Sarasota County
- Phone
- +19419231125
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 17, 2012
- License expires
- December 31, 2026
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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 · 3 with findings in the last 8
- CleanSep '23
FindingApr '24
Apr 23, 2024
14-02: There was evidence of rodent or vermin infestation observed. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Inspector observed ants in the corner of one classroom. Children notice the ants … | 14-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Inspector observed a teacher's personal drink th… | 16-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR] Comments … | 35-03: A staff member did not wash his/her hands appropriately after diapering a child. (Section 12.2) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Inspector observed that a staff member did not wash their hands after…
FindingSep '24
Sep 11, 2024
23-02: The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. Physical Environment [SR] Comments two infants were in the playpen napping covered with a … | 57-07: The immunization record was incomplete for the child(ren). The record did not document signature of a physician, dates immunizations were administered, or the expiration date. Record Keeping [SR] Comm…
FindingNov '24
Nov 18, 2024
21-06: Staff failed to inspect the playground before allowing children on the playground. Comments Completed at the time of inspection 22. Fencing rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(3) rule 65C-22.002(4), … | 40-03: There was no documentation, maintained for one year, that routine inspections were conducted at least every other month of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. C… | 41-08: The facility did not have documentation, training transcript, of the required training. (Section 18.4) Training [SR] Comments SR training not on transcript on file. 42. 10-Hour In-Service rule 65C-22.…
- CleanApr '25
- CleanApr '25
- CleanDec '25
- CleanMay '26
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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)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Imagine Schools Palmer Ranch
Is Imagine Schools Palmer Ranch a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Imagine Schools Palmer Ranch holds Florida DCF licence C12SA0270, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 17, 2012. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Imagine Schools Palmer Ranch offer free VPK?
- Yes. Imagine Schools Palmer Ranch 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.
Does Imagine Schools Palmer Ranch accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Imagine Schools Palmer Ranch 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 Imagine Schools Palmer Ranch's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 8AM-6PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Imagine Schools Palmer Ranch care for?
- Imagine Schools Palmer Ranch is licensed for up to 167 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Imagine Schools Palmer Ranch had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 10 inspections at Imagine Schools Palmer Ranch, 3 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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