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Koala Early Education Center

3710 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 342343.8· 30 reviews
licensed capacity
111
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$210
year first licensed
2012
Call (941) 378-2362Directions

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About Koala Early Education Center

Koala Early Education Center is a licensed child care center in Sarasota, Florida. The state has licensed it since August 7, 2012, for up to 111 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

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.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
111 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity111 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Koala Early Education Center 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.
Sarasota County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Koala Early Education Center

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
111 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2012
License number
#C12SA0185
See the state's record

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.

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Koala Early Education Center

Is Koala Early Education Center licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 7, 2012.

Does Koala Early Education Center 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 Koala Early Education Center care for?

111, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Koala Early Education Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Koala Early Education Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Koala Early Education Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (941) 378-2362 to ask.

What is Koala Early Education Center's phone number?

(941) 378-2362.

Where is Koala Early Education Center?

3710 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234. The nearest other daycare we list is Love and Laugh Fun Care Center, 1.1 miles away.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).