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Sandman Preschool & Academy

924 Wilmerling Ave, Sarasota, FL 342433.8· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
132
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$220
year first licensed
2000

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About

About Sandman Preschool & Academy

Sandman Preschool & Academy is a licensed child care center in Sarasota, Florida. The state has licensed it since August 14, 2000, for up to 132 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
132 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 capacity132 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sandman Preschool & Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Manatee County has a median price of $220 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.
Manatee County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$220
Home daycare$160

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$165
Home daycare$150

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$100

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 Sandman Preschool & Academy

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
132 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2000
License number
#C12MA0103
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 Sandman Preschool & Academy

Is Sandman Preschool & Academy licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 14, 2000.

Does Sandman Preschool & Academy 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 Sandman Preschool & Academy care for?

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

Does Sandman Preschool & Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sandman Preschool & Academy's hours?

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

How much does Sandman Preschool & Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (941) 755-2591 to ask.

What is Sandman Preschool & Academy's phone number?

(941) 755-2591.

Where is Sandman Preschool & Academy?

924 Wilmerling Ave, Sarasota, FL 34243. The nearest other daycare we list is Step Up Suncoast Rise and Shine Early Learning - Harllee Middle, 0.1 miles away.

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