The Learning Cottage
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Verified evidence places this provider between 57 and 85. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
4965 Ringwood Mdw, Sarasota FL, 34235
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:30AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 140 children
Hours
On the state licence record
7:30AM to 5:30PM
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 The Learning Cottage 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
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C12SA1074
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 140 children
- Address
- 4965 Ringwood Mdw, Sarasota FL, 34235
- County
- Sarasota County
- Phone
- +19413432102
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- February 25, 2022
- 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.
✅ Passed the last 6 inspections
- CleanSep '23
- CleanNov '23
- CleanSep '24
- CleanDec '24
- CleanApr '25
- CleanOct '25
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.
Questions parents ask about The Learning Cottage
Is The Learning Cottage a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. The Learning Cottage holds Florida DCF licence C12SA1074, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on February 25, 2022. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
How many children can The Learning Cottage care for?
- The Learning Cottage is licensed for up to 140 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has The Learning Cottage had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 6 inspections at The Learning Cottage, none of which cited a violation. 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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