North Port Star Providers
North Port area child care providers who achieve a three, four or five star level are exceeding the basic requirements for child care and are providing quality early learning environments for the children of Sarasota County.
Providers who achieve a four or five star level are providing and maintaining high levels of quality child care. Providers who achieve a three star level are providing consistently good quality child care in all areas. Providers who achieve a two star level are recognized for providing quality above state licensing requirements and have demonstrated that they are actively taking steps to improve quality. Providers who achieve a one star level meet basic licensing standards but as part of the program are invested in pursuing steps to improve quality.
All parents should visit at least 3 different sites to determine the best fit for their child. This guide is one tool to help with that process and parents should discuss with the provider their respective strengths and areas for improvement noted in their star level report.
Note: Gold Seal Certified sites are awarded a plus (+)
Not every child care provider is listed on the Look for the Stars website. Some reasons a provider may not be listed include:
- Provider chose not to participate
- Provider wanted to participate, but did not have the opportunity to participate this year
- Provider was assessed but chose to opt out of participation
- Provider has a Class 1 licensing violation within the past year and is ineligible for participation this year
Parents can contact the Early Learning Coalition’s Look for the Stars line for information on why a provider is not on the list at 941.556.1600 ext. 229 or mail@elcsarasota.org.
Child Care Resource and Referral is a source of information on resources available for parents and can also provide a personalized list of child care options based on parents’ individual needs. including ages served, hours of operation, program enhancements, and other program information. Contact Child Care Resource and Referral at 941.556.1600 ext. 106 or mail@elcsarasota.org.
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) website is another resource, with a feature that allows parents to search for child care provider based on specific criteria.
Click the ▼ icon or Learn More for more information about a provider, where available.
Facilities that are significantly close to achieving the next star level have been awarded a half star.
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Star Level
Address / Telephone (Click for Map)
Name, Star Level, and Address / Telephone (Click for Map)
Building Blocks Children’s Center
Building Blocks is open from 6-6 pm we are licensed for ages 6 weeks to 12 years. We offer FREE VPK and before/after school care. We offer a well rounded curriculum from ages 1+ and provide your child with love and care while you work or are in school.
Children First @ North Port, a Head Start Program of Excellence, serves children age pre-natal through five years and their families. This new center offers comprehensive, high quality, inclusive, full day, year round, Head Start, Early Head Start and fee-based early education programs with degreed teachers and low ratios.
TBD
Gulf Coast Christian Academy
Gulf Coast Christian Academy provides a loving and nurturing Christian environment where we promote the growth and development of each individual child. We believe providing unique activities and experiences help the children question and understand the world around them.
Ivy League Early Learning Center
Ivy provides a learning environment for children ages 6 weeks- VPK that encourages children’s natural curiosity. We support them to take risks that lead to new skill development and prepares them to be lifelong learners. Our approach to learning focuses on hands-on exploration, recognizing that play is the work of children.
Little Tigers Early Childcare
North Port, FL 34286
Noah’s Ark offers full time and part time programs, which include weekly Chapel and Spanish classes. We have a loaning library for all students and hold weekly computer lab sessions for our VPK students. Our mission is to provide a safe learning haven for children that focus on Christian values.
The Florida Center for Early Childhood – North Port
The Florida Center for Child and Family Development offers comprehensive, community based services including our Early Childhood Education Program. Our inclusive preschool classrooms are nationally accredited and provide quality learning experiences to support the needs of all toddlers and preschoolers. Hours of operation are M-F, 7:30-5:30.
