Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Sarasota, FL

Sarasota, Florida is served by 11 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in SarasotaProviders
Child Care Centers9View directory
Family Child Care Homes1View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools1View directory
Head Start Programs2View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Sarasota

9 licensed child care centerss are listed in Sarasota. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center CRPE Academy Sarasota, FL 34243 Capacity 131 Child Care Center Easter Seals Southwest Florida Inc Sarasota, FL 34243 Capacity 159 Child Care Center Ivybrook Academy Sarasota, FL 34243 Capacity 98 Child Care Center Kid City USA Sarasota Sarasota, FL 34243 Capacity 97 Child Care Center La Petite Academy Sarasota, FL 34243 Capacity 135 Child Care Center Little Einsteins Academy Sarasota, FL 34243 Capacity 70 Child Care Center Seeds of Life Montessori Academy Sarasota, FL 34243 Capacity 51 Child Care Center Step Up Suncoast Rise and Shine Early Learning - Parkland Sarasota, FL 34243 Capacity 148 Child Care Center The Goddard School of Sarasota Sarasota, FL 34243 Capacity 160

Family Child Care Homes in Sarasota

1 licensed family child care homes is listed in Sarasota. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Grieff Family Day Care Home Sarasota, FL 34243 Capacity 10

Preschools in Sarasota

1 licensed preschools is listed in Sarasota. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Sandman Preschool & Academy Inc Sarasota, FL 34243 Capacity 132

Head Start Programs in Sarasota

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Sarasota. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Rise and Shine Early Learning Parkland Sarasota, FL 34243 Capacity 48 Head Start Program Rise and Shine Parkland/Services for Pregnant Women Sarasota, FL 34243 Capacity 8
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ZIP codes in Sarasota

ZIP 34243Care providers

How to pick care in Sarasota

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Sarasota, FL, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Nearby cities in Manatee County

Anna Maria, FL 3 providers Bradenton, FL 121 providers Ellenton, FL 1 providers Lakewood Ranch, FL 8 providers Myakka City, FL 6 providers Palmetto, FL 41 providers Parrish, FL 6 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Sarasota, FL have?
Based on current licensing data, Sarasota is home to 11 state-licensed providers: 9 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.
How do Sarasota facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Sarasota to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Sarasota licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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Required disclosures

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