Sandman Preschool & Academy Inc
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 18 and 38. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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On record in Florida.
924 Wilmerling Ave, Sarasota FL, 34243
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 132 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–5:30 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
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Onsite services
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 Sandman Preschool & Academy 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
- Half Day
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C12MA0103
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 132 children
- Address
- 924 Wilmerling Ave, Sarasota FL, 34243
- County
- Sarasota County
- Phone
- +19417552591
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 14, 2000
- License expires
- August 13, 2027
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.
0 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 4
FindingDec '23
Dec 1, 2023
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed and photographed … | 17-07: The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments …
FindingMar '24
Mar 21, 2024
35-12: The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Comments At time of inspection no d…
FindingJul '25
Jul 25, 2025
18-06: The floor mats available for children in care were not covered with an impermeable surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Du… | 24-21: Open packages of perishable or leftover foods were not [ properly covered or sealed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments During the… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comment… | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) …
FindingDec '25
Dec 8, 2025
06-01: The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [S… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2…
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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.
How the reviews split
The 3.8 average comes from 26 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star18
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star8
Questions parents ask about Sandman Preschool & Academy Inc
Is Sandman Preschool & Academy Inc a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Sandman Preschool & Academy Inc holds Florida DCF licence C12MA0103, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 14, 2000. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Sandman Preschool & Academy Inc offer free VPK?
- Yes. Sandman Preschool & Academy 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 Sandman Preschool & Academy Inc accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Sandman Preschool & Academy 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 Sandman Preschool & Academy Inc's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–5:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Sandman Preschool & Academy Inc care for?
- Sandman Preschool & Academy Inc is licensed for up to 132 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Sandman Preschool & Academy Inc had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Sandman Preschool & Academy 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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