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Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center

Licensed
54Elevated Risk

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Verified evidence places this provider between 54 and 79. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

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  • Accreditation
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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.

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5.0(4)Yelp(0)Claimed on Google
Gold SealVPK
Center-basedAccredited · National Accreditation Commission

On record in Florida.

151 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota FL, 34232

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7:30AM to 5:30AM
Licensed for
75 children

Hours

On the state licence record

7:30AM to 5:30AM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
7:30AM-5:30PM
Tue
7:30AM-5:30PM
Wed
7:30AM-5:30PM
Thu
7:30AM-5:30PM
Fri
7:30AM-5:30PM
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

Parking

  • On-site parking

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 Susan Schwaid Early Learning 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

  • After School
  • Before School
  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Half Day

The public record

License number
C12SA0252
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
75 children
Address
151 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota FL, 34232
County
Sarasota County
Website
Not listed
License issued
December 31, 1982
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.

3 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 7

  1. FindingJan '23

    Jan 12, 2023

    21-06: Staff failed to inspect the playground before allowing children on the playground. Comments Playground safety checklist for the inspection date was not documented. Corrected at the time of inspection.…

  2. FindingSep '23

    Sep 14, 2023

    14-05: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Comments Unlocked closet in a classroom and adult drinking cups and lunches at childr…

  3. FindingFeb '24

    Feb 16, 2024

    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…

  4. FindingMay '24

    May 9, 2024

    48-02: The facility failed to provide the custodial parent or legal guardian written documentation of an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. Comments Documentation of incident/accident report w… | 48-05: Documentation of an accident or incident did not include the signatures of facility staff or the custodial parent or guardian. Comments Parent refused to sign the incident report. 49. Medication rule …

  5. CleanFeb '25
  6. CleanDec '25
  7. CleanMay '26

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

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 4 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star4
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star0

Questions parents ask about Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center

Is Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center holds Florida DCF licence C12SA0252, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on December 31, 1982. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center offer free VPK?

Yes. Susan Schwaid Early Learning 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.

Is Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center a Gold Seal provider?

Yes. Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.

What are Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7:30AM-5:30PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center care for?

Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center is licensed for up to 75 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 10 inspections at Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center, 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.