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The Learning Cottage

4965 Ringwood Mdw, Sarasota, FL 342354.6· 35 reviews
licensed capacity
140
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$210
year first licensed
2022

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About The Learning Cottage

The Learning Cottage is a licensed child care center in Sarasota, Florida. The state has licensed it since February 25, 2022, for up to 140 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 approach, with full-time care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

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-age

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks to 5 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
140 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, January through December”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to 5 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumThe Blend
EnrichmentMusic, arts, Spanish, character development, life skills
StaffStaff receives continuous professional development
DiscountsMulti-child discounts for full-time students
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language
Licensed capacity140 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Learning Cottage 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 The Learning Cottage

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
140 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2022
License number
#C12SA1074
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 The Learning Cottage

Is The Learning Cottage licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 25, 2022.

Does The Learning Cottage 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 The Learning Cottage care for?

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

What are The Learning Cottage's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Learning Cottage cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (941) 343-2102 to ask.

What is The Learning Cottage's phone number?

(941) 343-2102.

Where is The Learning Cottage?

4965 Ringwood Mdw, Sarasota, FL 34235.

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