Children First at Venice
800 Gulf Coast Blvd, Venice FL, 34285
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity66 children
Overview
About Us
Children First at Venice is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 66 children in Venice, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Sarasota County for 13 years.
Programs on record for this provider include federal Head Start and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Children First at Venice.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C12SA0173
Inspection History
2 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 8
FindingJan '23
Jan 6, 2023
14-07: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. Physical Environment [SR] Comments Counselor observed cots with blankets on them in the bathroom to the Purple…
FindingFeb '23
Feb 7, 2023
05-06: A child was unknowingly left behind in a vehicle, at the facility or on a field trip. General Requirements [SR] Comments On February 1, 2023 , a child was left behind in the facility playground. Provi…
FindingJul '23
Jul 13, 2023
14-04: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious health hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR] Comments uncovered children cots are stored in the children bathroom. | 14-05: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR] Comments Unlocked side door with access to the inside of the building | 14-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. Physical Environment [SR] Comments teachers drinking cups at children reach 15. Toxic Substances and Hazardous… | 21-06: Staff failed to inspect the playground before allowing children on the playground. Comments Tricycle found out of the fence of the playground was not documented. 22. Fencing rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C,…
FindingDec '23
Dec 4, 2023
14-04: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious health hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR] Comments Teachers cup in the Head Start room were at children reach. Teachers purse at… | 14-05: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR] Comments The door in the hallway close to the director's office was unlocked. This doo…
FindingApr '24
Apr 26, 2024
14-05: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR] Comments Inspector observed electronics charging in a classroom bathroom at children r…
- CleanJun '25
- CleanDec '25
FindingFeb '26
Feb 26, 2026
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 some teachers personals drinks …
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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.
What the record says
Provider highlights
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Head Start participant
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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