Is Sarasota County Schools Prekindergarten (VPK) - Turtle Elentary School a licensed child care provider in Florida?

No. The Florida Department of Children and Families lists Sarasota County Schools Prekindergarten (VPK) - Turtle Elentary School as "Exempt", which means it operates without a DCF child care licence rather than under one. Exempt providers remain on the DCF public record under record number E12SA0039, and Florida still requires background screening of their staff, but they are not licensed and are not inspected on the same schedule. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Sarasota County Schools Prekindergarten (VPK) - Turtle Elentary School

Exempt

37Elevated Risk

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Licensing facts on this page were last checked against the state record on July 28, 2026. We republish the public licensing record and label absent fields plainly rather than leaving them blank. Where our data comes from · Report an error

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Center-based

On record in Florida.

2863 8th St, Sarasota FL, 34237

Ages: 6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours: 8:30AM to 3:30PM

Hours

On the state licence record

8:30AM to 3:30PM

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 Sarasota County Schools Prekindergarten (VPK) - Turtle Elentary School 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: E12SA0039
License status: Exempt
License type: Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity: Not listed
Address: 2863 8th St, Sarasota FL, 34237
County: Sarasota County
Phone: +19413616433
Website: Not listed

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Licensing: License status: Exempt

Questions parents ask about Sarasota County Schools Prekindergarten (VPK) - Turtle Elentary School

Is Sarasota County Schools Prekindergarten (VPK) - Turtle Elentary School a licensed child care provider in Florida?: No. The Florida Department of Children and Families lists Sarasota County Schools Prekindergarten (VPK) - Turtle Elentary School as "Exempt", which means it operates without a DCF child care licence rather than under one. Exempt providers remain on the DCF public record under record number E12SA0039, and Florida still requires background screening of their staff, but they are not licensed and are not inspected on the same schedule. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

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