Lakeside Academy and Preschool
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 42 and 64. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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- Staff qualifications: not checked
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On record in Florida.
8000 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL 34241-6307
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 117 children
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30AM-6PM
- Tue
- 6:30AM-6PM
- Wed
- 6:30AM-6PM
- Thu
- 6:30AM-6PM
- Fri
- 6:30AM-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
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Other
- Identifies as women-owned
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 Lakeside Academy and 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
The public record
- License number
- C12SA0238
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 117 children
- Address
- 8000 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL 34241-6307
- County
- Sarasota County
- Phone
- +19413121866
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- July 14, 2014
- 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.
2 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 5
FindingJan '23
Jan 19, 2023
02-02: The facility failed to maintain the required 20, 30, or 35 sq ft. per child in areas occupied by children. Comments At approximately 4:30 pm, Counselor observed 22 children in the 5 year old classroom… | 04-01: A ratio of [1] staff for [6] children is required. There were [1] staff for [9] children observed. Comments Counselor observed 9 children with 1 teacher in the Ladybug classroom at approximately 10:30… | 15-04: A cleaning supply was accessible to children. Comments Counselor observed the Laundry Room door was unlocked and slightly open. Counselor observed cleaning supplies located on the second shelf from th… | 20-01: The facility's outdoor space calculated in 45 square feet per child allows [60] children to use the space in one time and [63] children observed using the space. Comments Counselor observed 63 childre… | 37-03: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was no
FindingJan '23
Jan 20, 2023
10-03: The facility's plan of scheduled activities was not posted in a place accessible to the custodial parents or legal guardians Comments Counselor observed two classrooms that did not have a plan of sche… | 33-12: The facility operator/staff failed to possess a current attendance record during a fire drill, emergency preparedness drill or an actual emergency. Comments Counselor observed that there is an electro…
FindingJul '24
Jul 19, 2024
21-06: Staff failed to inspect the playground before allowing children on the playground. Comments Daily playground inspection conducted but not recorded. Log filled out at the time of inspection. 22. Fencin…
- CleanMay '25
- CleanDec '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.
How the reviews split
The 4.5 average comes from 87 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star76
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star11
Questions parents ask about Lakeside Academy and Preschool
Is Lakeside Academy and Preschool a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Lakeside Academy and Preschool holds Florida DCF licence C12SA0238, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on July 14, 2014. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
What are Lakeside Academy and Preschool's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30AM-6PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Lakeside Academy and Preschool care for?
- Lakeside Academy and Preschool is licensed for up to 117 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Lakeside Academy and Preschool had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 9 inspections at Lakeside Academy and Preschool, 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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