Children First (1742 Dr Martin Luther King Way)
Daycare center in Sarasota, FL. 1742 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota FL, 34234, Sarasota, FL 34234
About the program
Children First (1742 Dr Martin Luther King Way) is a licensed daycare center in Sarasota, Florida, on the state register since 2005. It is licensed for 75 children.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Children First (1742 Dr Martin Luther King Way) does not publish a fee schedule on its website.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Florida publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.
What parents say
Love this place. The teachers are fantastic, patient and so loving with the children. Very organized. I volunteer and the kids are always laughing and smiling. Such wonderful safe place for kids
IVETTE CATANHO · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoMy grandson is now 14 years old he was in early head start and head start in north port with children first. He was always putting Ms. Dossy to the test ! He was using scissors at 2 my husband ask her should he be using those? She responded he's the only one I trust! I remember also at two we had picked him up from class he asked us, " Did you see how beautiful the sun shined threw the trees today" ? We honestly were…
Tammy Peters · 5/5 on Google · 10 years agoBoth my daughters have been going to Children First for years. THIS IS THE ONLY ISSUE I HAVE EVER HAD WITH THEM. My youngest was the only going there the past year and with Covid the staff in the North Port site have been unprofessional. A week before they were suppose to open back up, the staff told us last minute that the hours would only be 8am-1pm. Then the next day they send out an email stating they will not…
Jennifer Zellner · 1/5 on Google · 5 years agoMy only wish is that this site could double in size. We need more children who qualify but get turned away due to a long waiting list to be allowed the high quality of professionalism and resources available here. Even the old Florida charm of the property enhances the experience as a backdrop to very nice play area.
Rebecca · 5/5 on Google · 6 years agoGetting there
1742 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota FL, 34234, Sarasota, FL 34234
Questions about Children First (1742 Dr Martin Luther King Way)
Is Children First (1742 Dr Martin Luther King Way) licensed?
Yes, with a note. Children First (1742 Dr Martin Luther King Way) holds a Child Care Facility - Birth to SA licence (state status: licensed) from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (licence C12SA0169), with a licensed capacity of 75 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
How much does Children First (1742 Dr Martin Luther King Way) cost?
Children First (1742 Dr Martin Luther King Way) does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
