Play & Grow Preschool Inc
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 25 and 47. 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.
2 findings on file carry no severity classification and were scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
2435 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL, 34237
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:30AM to 5:00PM
- Licensed for
- 43 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:30AM to 5:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–5 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–5 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–5 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–5 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–5 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 Play & Grow Preschool Inc 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C12SA0309
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 43 children
- Address
- 2435 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL, 34237
- County
- Sarasota County
- Phone
- +19413667300
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- December 4, 2017
- 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 · 4 with findings in the last 6
FindingNov '23
Nov 30, 2023
23-02: The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. (Section 12.4, numbers 1 and 2) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Observed in the infants…
FindingAug '24
Aug 28, 2024
35-14: Automatic sanitizing dish machines or Warewashing sinks (3 or 2 compartment plus portable compartment) were not used in the proper series. Comments Sink in dishwashing area has no third compartment, a… | 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…
FindingDec '24
Dec 20, 2024
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 One student had out …
- CleanJun '25
- CleanDec '25
FindingJun '26
Jun 29, 2026
Teachers' cups were within children's reach and staff failed to inspect the playground before allowing children on it.
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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 3.8 average comes from 13 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star9
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star4
Questions parents ask about Play & Grow Preschool Inc
Is Play & Grow Preschool Inc a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Play & Grow Preschool Inc holds Florida DCF licence C12SA0309, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on December 4, 2017. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Play & Grow Preschool Inc offer free VPK?
- Yes. Play & Grow Preschool Inc 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 Play & Grow Preschool Inc accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Play & Grow Preschool Inc 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 Play & Grow Preschool Inc's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7:30 AM–5 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Play & Grow Preschool Inc care for?
- Play & Grow Preschool Inc is licensed for up to 43 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Play & Grow Preschool Inc had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Play & Grow Preschool Inc, 4 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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