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Crpe Academy
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Public Pre-K programs in Sarasota, FL
42 licensed programs · 52 accept subsidy · 50 with Google ratings
Public pre-kindergarten is funded by a state or school district and is often free for four-year-olds. It may run inside an elementary school or at a licensed community program that holds state-funded seats.
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Bright Start Child
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Bizzy Bee 2
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Angels Child Development Center
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Wooden Shoes Child Care Center
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Learning Academy of Sarasota
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Bizzy Bee Early Care Center
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Shining Stars Learning Center
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Forty Carrots Family Center
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The Learning Tree at Pines of Sarasota
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Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center at Temple Emanu-El
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Chabad Kaplan Preschool
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St Paul Early Childhood Learning Center
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Trinity Preschool
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St Wilfred Preschool
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CapoKids
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The Haven
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Easter Seals Southwest Florida Inc
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The Gan at Temple Sinai
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Baby Fox Academy of Florida
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Little Disciples Pre-School
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Children First (1723 N Orange Ave)
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The Goddard School of Sarasota
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Childcare in Sarasota: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Sarasota?
Sarasota has 82 licensed programs on the Florida register: 71 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 11 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs. 52 accept child care subsidy.
Who licenses child care in Florida?
Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Florida. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What is Gold Seal?
Gold Seal Quality Care is a Florida designation for programs accredited by a state-approved accrediting body. 0 of 82 programs in Sarasota hold a rating.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Sarasota?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund. 52 of 82 programs in Sarasota (63%) accept it.
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Source: Listing of all child care providers, Florida Department of Children and Families. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.