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Sarasota at a glance

121 licensed child care providers in Sarasota, drawn from the state licensing agency's public records. Each profile carries the license number, status, and capacity on record. Where the state publishes nothing for a field, or the daycare is not licensed, the profile says so plainly.

About licensed daycares in Sarasota

Sarasota is the seat of Sarasota County, on the Gulf Coast between Tampa Bay and Fort Myers. The city is known for its arts scene (the Ringling museum and college, the Sarasota Ballet, and multiple professional theatres), and the economy blends healthcare, real estate, tourism, and a growing remote-worker population that has settled in during the last several years.

Neighborhoods like Southside Village, Laurel Park, Gulf Gate, Palmer Ranch, and Lakewood Ranch (a large master-planned community that spans into Manatee County) each have their own child care ecosystems. Sarasota Memorial Hospital anchors a substantial healthcare workforce, and the licensed provider set includes accredited centers, faith-based programs, and family day care homes across a mix of older bungalow neighborhoods and newer suburban tracts.

Sarasota averages

Averaged across every provider on record.

Parent sentiment

+0.2 vs Florida average

Average parent review rating on Google or Yelp.

  • Sarasota3.6
  • Florida3.4

66 providers sampled

Daycare Index Rating

+5 vs Florida average

Average Daycare Index Rating across the providers here that carry a score. Each score is built only from the public record available for that provider, and whatever the data cannot answer is excluded rather than guessed at. See scoring guide.

  • Sarasota60
  • Florida55

121 providers sampled

Top 10 Google RatingsYelp

Bayesian-adjusted so review volume matters, not just stars.

Top 10 Safety Ratings

Ranked by the composite Daycare Confidence Index.

Most-Reviewed Sarasota Daycares

Raw review volume. Not a quality signal on its own.

Most Loved by Sarasota ParentsYelp

Trust-adjusted parent rating, so review volume counts.

Highest-confidence providers

Ranked by the overall Confidence Index: the regulatory record, parent reviews, accreditation, staff qualifications, and how much each provider publishes about itself. How scoring works.

    • The Gan at Temple Sinai

      4631 S Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL, 34231

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Accreditation Commission
    • Photo of Forty Carrots Family Center

      Forty Carrots Family Center

      1500 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota FL, 34239

      5.0(6)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children
    • Photo of Alta Vista Elementary School

      Alta Vista Elementary School

      1050 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota FL, 34237

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of Brentwood Elementary School

      Brentwood Elementary School

      2500 Vinson Ave, Sarasota FL, 34232

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of Foundations Christian Montessori Academy Of Sarasota Inc

      Foundations Christian Montessori Academy Of Sarasota Inc

      4141 Desoto Rd, Sarasota FL, 34235

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Faith-basedCenter-based
    • Photo of Tuttle Elementary School

      Tuttle Elementary School

      2863 8th St, Sarasota FL, 34237

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of First United Methodist Church Early Care Center

      First United Methodist Church Early Care Center

      104 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota FL, 34236

      4.8(53)Yelp(0)
      Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Christian Preschool Association (FKA UMAP)
    • Photo of Bilingual Learning Singing

      Bilingual Learning Singing

      1810 Dudley Pl, Sarasota FL, 34235

      5.0(16)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare
    • Photo of Bright Start Child Development Center

      Bright Start Child Development Center

      2935 Hillview St, Sarasota FL, 34239

      4.9(68)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based

    • Emma E Booker Elementary School

      2350 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota FL, 34234

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based
    • Photo of Innovation Academy SRQ

      Innovation Academy SRQ

      845 S School Ave, Sarasota FL, 34237

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of Kiddie Academy of Sarasota

      Kiddie Academy of Sarasota

      7290 Cannon St, Sarasota FL, 34240

      5.0(4)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of Little Explorers Preschool

      Little Explorers Preschool

      8490 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota FL, 34238

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Faith-basedCenter-based
    • Photo of Spanish Legacy Preschool LLC

      Spanish Legacy Preschool LLC

      6116 Crestwood Ave, Sarasota FL, 34231

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of Wilkinson Elementary School

      Wilkinson Elementary School

      3400 Wilkinson Rd, Sarasota FL, 34231

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based
    • Photo of Boucher Family Day Care Home

      Boucher Family Day Care Home

      5329 Woodvale Dr, Sarasota FL, 34232

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • Capoeira Volta Ao Munda Inc Capokids

      4672 McIntosh Ln, Sarasota FL, 34232

      (0)Yelp(0)
      VPKCenter-based

    • Asprea Family Day Care Home

      4010 Hina Dr, Sarasota FL, 34241

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • Bess Family Day Care Home

      1911 N Pompano Ave, Sarasota FL, 34234

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare
    • Photo of Bright Stars Family Home Daycare

      Bright Stars Family Home Daycare

      4149 Murdock Ave, Sarasota FL, 34231

      5.0(2)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • Eberle Family Day Care Home

      2856 Poplar St, Sarasota FL, 34237

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • Kids of Sarasota

      5520 Antoinette St, Sarasota FL, 34232

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • Little Blessings Home Daycare LLC

      45 N Briggs Ave, Sarasota FL, 34237

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Home daycare

    • Morgan Large Family Child Care Home

      3311 Barstow St, Sarasota FL, 34235

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Large Family Child Care Home
    • Photo of New Gate School Inc

      New Gate School Inc

      5237 Ashton Rd, Sarasota FL, 34233

      (0)Yelp(0)
      Center-based

121 daycares in Sarasota

  • Photo of Bright Start Child Development Center

    Bright Start Child Development Center

    2935 Hillview St, Sarasota FL, 34239

    4.9(68)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of CRPE Academy

    CRPE Academy

    1621 66th Avenue Ter E, Sarasota FL, 34243

    5.0(37)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Ivybrook Academy

    Ivybrook Academy

    5911 N Honore Ave Ste 102, Sarasota FL, 34243

    4.9(41)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Wooden Shoes Child Care Center

    Wooden Shoes Child Care Center

    4875 Swift Rd, Sarasota FL, 34231

    4.7(105)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of First United Methodist Church Early Care Center

    First United Methodist Church Early Care Center

    104 S Pineapple Ave, Sarasota FL, 34236

    4.8(53)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Christian Preschool Association (FKA UMAP)
  • Photo of Good Shepherd Lutheran School

    Good Shepherd Lutheran School

    5651 Honore Ave, Sarasota FL, 34233

    4.9(29)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Kids Zone Preschool of Sarasota

    Kids Zone Preschool of Sarasota

    7601 State Road 72, Sarasota FL, 34241

    4.8(26)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Bilingual Learning Singing

    Bilingual Learning Singing

    1810 Dudley Pl, Sarasota FL, 34235

    5.0(16)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare
  • Photo of Angels Child Development Center

    Angels Child Development Center

    3813 Alden Way, Sarasota FL, 34232

    4.9(17)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Lakeside Academy and Preschool

    Lakeside Academy and Preschool

    8000 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL 34241-6307

    4.5(87)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Shining Stars Learning Center Inc

    Shining Stars Learning Center Inc

    4416 Hale St, Sarasota FL, 34233

    4.7(27)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of The Renaissance Pre-School Inc

    The Renaissance Pre-School Inc

    2500 10th St, Sarasota FL, 34237

    4.7(27)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Smarty Pants Preschool

    Smarty Pants Preschool

    6325 Initiative Blvd, Sarasota FL, 34240

    4.7(23)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of St Paul Early Childhood Learning Center

    St Paul Early Childhood Learning Center

    2256 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota FL, 34239

    4.6(28)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Deshaies Family Day Care Home

    Deshaies Family Day Care Home

    4717 Linwood St, Sarasota FL, 34232

    5.0(10)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare
  • Photo of Community Bible Chapel

    Community Bible Chapel

    4201 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota FL, 34232

    4.8(13)Yelp(0)
    Faith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Precious Jewels Academy Learning Center Inc

    Precious Jewels Academy Learning Center Inc

    5001 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota FL, 34234

    4.8(12)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Chabad Preschool

    Chabad Preschool

    7700 Beneva Rd, Sarasota FL, 34238

    4.7(13)Yelp(0)
    Faith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Bizzy Bee Childcare

    Bizzy Bee Childcare

    4424 Wilkinson Rd, Sarasota FL, 34233

    4.6(17)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of The Goddard School of Sarasota

    The Goddard School of Sarasota

    3000 University Pkwy, Sarasota FL, 34243

    4.3(101)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Green Apple Accreditation of Children Services
  • Photo of Forty Carrots Family Center

    Forty Carrots Family Center

    1500 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota FL, 34239

    5.0(6)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Photo of The Florida Center For Early Childhood Inc

    The Florida Center For Early Childhood Inc

    4620 17th St, Sarasota FL, 34235

    5.0(6)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · National Accreditation Commission
  • Photo of The Learning Tree at Pines of Sarasota

    The Learning Tree at Pines of Sarasota

    1501 N Orange Ave, Sarasota FL, 34236

    5.0(6)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of An Apple A Day, LLC

    An Apple A Day, LLC

    2674 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota FL, 34234

    4.4(27)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Little Caterpillar Early Child Care LLC

    Little Caterpillar Early Child Care LLC

    2936 E Mark Dr, Sarasota FL, 34232

    4.6(9)Yelp(0)
    Large Family Child Care Home
  • Photo of Kiddie Academy of Sarasota

    Kiddie Academy of Sarasota

    7290 Cannon St, Sarasota FL, 34240

    5.0(4)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center

    Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center

    151 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota FL, 34232

    5.0(4)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · National Accreditation Commission
  • Photo of The Treehouse

    The Treehouse

    5647 Beneva Rd, Sarasota FL, 34233

    5.0(4)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Trinity Preschool

    Trinity Preschool

    4150 S Shade Ave, Sarasota FL, 34231

    5.0(4)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based
  • Photo of Little Disciples Preschool

    Little Disciples Preschool

    4835 Beneva Rd, Sarasota FL, 34233

    4.4(11)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of First Presbyterian Preschool

    First Presbyterian Preschool

    2050 Oak St, Sarasota FL, 34237

    4.3(16)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealCenter-basedAccredited · National Accreditation Commission
  • Photo of Sarasota Jewish Day School

    Sarasota Jewish Day School

    1050 S Tuttle Ave Bldg 1, Sarasota FL, 34237

    5.0(3)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of The School House

    The School House

    4055 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota FL, 34233

    5.0(3)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Boys & Girls Clubs Of Sarasota And Desoto Counties

    Boys & Girls Clubs Of Sarasota And Desoto Counties

    3130 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL, 34237

    4.2(36)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Circle of Friends

    Circle of Friends

    2120 Webber St, Sarasota FL, 34239

    4.2(26)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealVPKCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment
  • Photo of Bright Stars Family Home Daycare

    Bright Stars Family Home Daycare

    4149 Murdock Ave, Sarasota FL, 34231

    5.0(2)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare
  • Photo of Children First at Dalbeck Center

    Children First at Dalbeck Center

    2036 Oak St, Sarasota FL, 34237

    5.0(2)Yelp(0)
    Head StartCenter-based

  • Sarasota Preschool

    7091 Proctor Rd, Sarasota FL, 34241

    5.0(2)Yelp(0)
    Faith-basedCenter-based

  • St Wilfred Preschool

    3773 Wilkinson Rd, Sarasota FL, 34233

    5.0(2)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Sarasota Memorial Hospital Child Care I

    Sarasota Memorial Hospital Child Care I

    1935 Hyde Park St, Sarasota FL, 34239

    4.3(6)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of The Learning Cottage at Palmer Ranch

    The Learning Cottage at Palmer Ranch

    5745 Rosin Way, Sarasota FL, 34233

    4.3(6)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Simply Kid Care

    Simply Kid Care

    2639 Dueby St, Sarasota FL, 34231

    4.2(5)Yelp(0)
    Large Family Child Care Home
  • Photo of Abacus PreSchool and Daycare Center

    Abacus PreSchool and Daycare Center

    250 N Tuttle Ave, Sarasota FL, 34237

    4.1(10)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Children First Inc

    Children First Inc

    1723 N Orange Ave, Sarasota FL, 34234

    4.0(8)Yelp(0)
    Gold SealHead StartCenter-basedAccredited · National Accreditation Commission

  • ANGELS LEARNING CENTER LLC

    3551 Aloha Dr, Sarasota FL, 34232

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Large Family Child Care Home

  • All About Children Christian Childcare And Education Center Inc

    1800 N East Ave, Sarasota FL, 34234

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Center-based
  • Photo of Alta Vista Elementary School

    Alta Vista Elementary School

    1050 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota FL, 34237

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based

  • Amy Noel Steverson

    3228 Elmer St, Sarasota FL, 34231

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Preschool

    800 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota FL, 34232

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKFaith-basedCenter-based

  • Asprea Family Day Care Home

    4010 Hina Dr, Sarasota FL, 34241

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • Baby Fox Academy

    3755 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota FL, 34239

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based

  • Bess Family Day Care Home

    1911 N Pompano Ave, Sarasota FL, 34234

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • Bizzy Bee 2

    3318 Wilkinson Rd, Sarasota FL, 34231

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based
  • Photo of Boucher Family Day Care Home

    Boucher Family Day Care Home

    5329 Woodvale Dr, Sarasota FL, 34232

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare
  • Photo of Brentwood Elementary School

    Brentwood Elementary School

    2500 Vinson Ave, Sarasota FL, 34232

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based

  • CAPOVAM Phillippi Shores LLC

    2240 Proctor Rd, Sarasota FL, 34231

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based

  • Capoeira Volta Ao Munda Inc Capokids

    4672 McIntosh Ln, Sarasota FL, 34232

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKCenter-based

  • Carter Family Day Care Home

    2100 N Tuttle Ave, Sarasota FL, 34234

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Home daycare

  • Children First @ Ross Center

    1912 N Orange Ave, Sarasota FL 34234-8562

    (0)Yelp(0)
    Head StartCenter-based

  • Children First at Helen R Payne Annex

    1742 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota FL, 34234

    (0)Yelp(0)
    VPKHead StartCenter-based

More daycares in Sarasota

61 more, in the same order as the cards above. Each name opens that provider’s licence record, inspections and parent reviews.

Parents ask

Frequently asked

How many licensed daycares are in Sarasota, Florida?

As of the latest Florida Department of Children and Families sync, there are 121 licensed child care providers within the Sarasota city limits, in Sarasota County. Verify current status at myflfamilies.com, which is the authoritative record.

How many Sarasota daycares offer VPK?

39 of the 121 licensed providers in Sarasota currently offer Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program for 4-year-olds — filter by the VPK badge on the sidebar to see them.

How many Sarasota daycares hold Gold Seal accreditation?

11 providers in Sarasota hold Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires an outside quality accreditation above the DCF licensing minimum. Filter by the Gold Seal chip to see them.

Which Sarasota daycares accept Florida School Readiness subsidies?

63 providers in Sarasota are on record as offering the Florida School Readiness subsidized child care program. Filter by the School Readiness chip to see the current list.

Are there Head Start programs in Sarasota?

5 providers participate in the federal Head Start program in Sarasota. Head Start serves income-eligible children ages 3 to 5 at no cost to the family.

How often are Sarasota daycares inspected by DCF?

Licensed child care facilities in Florida are inspected at least three times per year by the Florida Department of Children and Families, plus additional visits in response to complaints or reported incidents. Every routine inspection recorded by DCF appears on the daycare's profile page on this site.

Are most Sarasota daycares child care centers or family day care homes?

Of the 121 licensed providers in Sarasota, roughly 93 are licensed child care centers or facilities and roughly 20 are family day care homes. The remaining providers hold other DCF license classifications.

How do I verify a Sarasota daycare's current license status?

Every daycare profile on this site links back to the Florida Department of Children and Families public license lookup. Before enrolling, verify the current license status, capacity, and any open corrective actions directly at myflfamilies.com. The DCF record is authoritative and more current than anything published here.