Love and Laugh Fun Care Center
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 2 and 13. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
2811 17th St, Sarasota FL, 34234
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 65 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Love and Laugh Fun 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
The public record
- License number
- C12SA0215
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 65 children
- Address
- 2811 17th St, Sarasota FL, 34234
- County
- Sarasota County
- Phone
- +19419521626
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- July 17, 2002
- 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.
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingApr '24
Apr 8, 2024
01-01: The facility's license was not posted in a conspicuous place within the facility. Comments License not posted anywhere in facility. 02. Licensed Capacity ss. 402.305(6), rule 65C-22.002(3), F.A.C. , 6… | 14-03: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Facility had multiple lights not working. | 14-05: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Three doors that had outside access from classroom… | 15-04: A cleaning supply was accessible to children. (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Cleaning supplies were in an unlocked cabinet under the handwashing sink in a classroom. Cabinet… | 16-02: The facility's storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable produc
FindingJun '24
Jun 14, 2024
01-01: The facility's license was not posted in a conspicuous place within the facility. Comments No license posted in the facility. 02. Licensed Capacity ss. 402.305(6), rule 65C-22.002(3), F.A.C. , 62-133(… | 14-04: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious health hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR] Comments air conditioning in this facility was replaced/fixed recently. Today there we… | 14-05: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR] Comments A was nest was observed at the entrance of the kitchen next to the path child… | 14-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. Physical Environment [SR] Comments A was nest was observed at the entrance of the kitchen next to the path chi… | 15-04: A cleaning supply was accessible to children. Phy
FindingJul '24
Jul 11, 2024
37-03: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. (Section 12.3, number 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Inspector observed tears in the tape covering the diapering table. 38. Diape…
FindingDec '24
Dec 5, 2024
14-05: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR] Comments entry and side gates were open at the time of arri… | 34-15: Food was stored in an inappropriate area. (Section 17.2) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Cooked food was left unattended on the stove. Recommended to transfer the food to a container, let it rest t…
FindingApr '25
Apr 3, 2025
35-06: A staff member did not wash his/her hands appropriately prior to food preparation. Physical Environment [SR] Comments Cook pushed trash on the trash can and went right away to continue cooking without… | 37-01: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. Physical Environment [SR] Comments Changing table was holding art work from t…
FindingDec '25
Dec 15, 2025
14-04: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious health hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Handwashing sink in two classrooms not draining. P… | 14-07: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Air conditioner vent needs attention looks dirty…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 24, 2026
57-03: The Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040 was no longer current (over two years since last examination) for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR] Comments No health examinatio… | 57-05: A current DH Form 680, Florida Certification of Immunization, was missing for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR] Comments No immunization report in one child file 58. Enrollm…
FindingMay '26
May 29, 2026
03-02: In the operator's absence, no one was designated to be in charge. Comments At the time of the inspection, the director was not on the premises, and no individual had been designated to be in charge. 0… | 34-05: Staff working with food did not use gloves or utensils while working with food to limit the direct contact with food Physical Environment [SR] Comments The staff member working in the kitchen was not … | 35-16: Automatic sanitizing dish machines or Sanitizing solution in the warewashing sinks (3 or 2 compartment plus portable compartment) was not the appropriate concentration. Comments The facility kitchen d… | 50-04: Food served at the facility was not free from spoilage and contamination, and was not safe for eating as evidenced by[Rotten vegetables spilage]. Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments The fully stocked ref… | 50-10: Temperature control equipment was not in working
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What the record says
Provider highlights
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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Questions parents ask about Love and Laugh Fun Care Center
Is Love and Laugh Fun Care Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Love and Laugh Fun Care Center holds Florida DCF licence C12SA0215, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on July 17, 2002. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Love and Laugh Fun Care Center offer free VPK?
- Yes. Love and Laugh Fun 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.
Does Love and Laugh Fun Care Center accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Love and Laugh Fun 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 Love and Laugh Fun Care Center care for?
- Love and Laugh Fun Care Center is licensed for up to 65 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Love and Laugh Fun Care Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 14 inspections at Love and Laugh Fun Care Center, 11 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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