1 / 4Wooden Shoes Child Care Center
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 29 and 48. 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.
1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
4875 Swift Rd, Sarasota FL, 34231
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 55 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 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
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 Wooden Shoes Child Care 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
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
The public record
- License number
- C12SA0260
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 55 children
- Address
- 4875 Swift Rd, Sarasota FL, 34231
- County
- Sarasota County
- Phone
- +19419578182
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 25, 2006
- 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 · 5 with findings in the last 7
- CleanSep '23
- CleanDec '23
FindingFeb '24
Feb 8, 2024
14-03: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Inspector observed the latch on the kitchen door was damaged, and was not se… | 16-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR] Comments … | 16-05: Knives and/or sharp tools were accessible to children in care. (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Kitchen knife observed to be within children's reach. Item was moved at time of… | 40-07: Sharp, broken and/or jagged edges were observed on the [wooden walkway] that pose a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children in the play area. (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Physica…
FindingMay '24
May 7, 2024
14-03: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Latch on door to the kitchen still damaged. | 14-05: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Inspector observed a teacher's purse that was in r… | 34-17: Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. (Section 17.2, number 2) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Inspector observed several gallons of…
FindingApr '25
Apr 14, 2025
33-02: A written record of fire drills was not completed and/or did not include one drill during napping/sleeping times, one drill using alternate evacuation routes, or one in the presence of the licensing a…
FindingMay '25
May 27, 2025
48-03: The facility failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. Health Requirements [SR] Comments Accidents/incident reports not in children file. Provider send messages on Procar… | 48-07: The facility failed to provide a copy of the accident or incident form to the individual authorized to pick up the child on the date of occurrence. Health Requirements [SR] Comments Provider did not p… | 57-01: A Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040 or equivalent, was not available for the child(ren). Record Keeping [SR] Comments No health examination on file. | 57-05: A current DH Form 680, Florida Certification of Immunization, was missing for the child(ren). Record Keeping [SR] Comments One student did not have immunization report on file. 58. Enrollment Informat…
FindingJun '26
Jun 16, 2026
14-05: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR] Comments A shelf was observed to be leaning forward with the possibility of falling. I… | 35-14: Automatic sanitizing dish machines or Warewashing sinks (3 or 2 compartment plus portable compartment) were not used in the proper series. Comments At the time of the inspection, no sanitation solutio…
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 4.7 average comes from 105 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star97
- 4 star0
- 3 star1
- 2 star0
- 1 star7
Questions parents ask about Wooden Shoes Child Care Center
Is Wooden Shoes Child Care Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Wooden Shoes Child Care Center holds Florida DCF licence C12SA0260, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 25, 2006. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Wooden Shoes Child Care Center offer free VPK?
- Yes. Wooden Shoes Child Care 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.
Does Wooden Shoes Child Care Center accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Wooden Shoes Child Care Center 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 Wooden Shoes Child Care Center's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–5:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Wooden Shoes Child Care Center care for?
- Wooden Shoes Child Care Center is licensed for up to 55 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Wooden Shoes Child Care Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Wooden Shoes Child Care Center, 5 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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