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Circle of Friends
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $210
- year first licensed
- 2021
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About
About Circle of Friends
Circle of Friends is a licensed child care center in Sarasota, Florida. The state has licensed it since January 26, 2021, for up to 60 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: One through Five years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, Reggio Emilia |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum |
| Class size | Each preschool classroom has eighteen children and two Teachers |
| Daily life | Potty training: Teachers work with toddlers on toileting and dressing skills |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Circle of Friends has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sarasota County has a median price of $210 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$210
Home daycare$200
Toddler
Center$193
Home daycare$185
Preschool
Center$185
Home daycare$180
School age
Center$140
Home daycare$140
State record
Inspection reports for Circle of Friends
Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2021
- License number
- #C12SA0316
Inspections
Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about Circle of Friends
Is Circle of Friends licensed?
Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 26, 2021.
Does Circle of Friends have inspection violations?
Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
How many children can Circle of Friends care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Circle of Friends accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Circle of Friends' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Circle of Friends cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (941) 953-2889 to ask.
What is Circle of Friends' phone number?
(941) 953-2889.
Where is Circle of Friends?
2120 Webber St, Sarasota, FL 34239. The nearest other daycare we list is Sarasota Memorial Hospital Child Care I, 0.5 miles away.