First United Methodist Church <strong>Early</strong> Care Center104 S Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, 34236Contact: Susan Loncaric 366-9522Type of facility: Center Ratios: 2:18 or 1:10Lead Teacher Credential: BA, FCCPCGold Seal Accredited: Yes, NAEYC, UMAP Readiness Rate: 267Program Hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMClassrooms: 2 Start/End Date 8/24/<strong>09</strong>-6/4/10Curriculum: Creative Curriculum and designed by providerBefore and After Care Available: After & <strong>VPK</strong> ONLYFoundations Development <strong>Learning</strong> Academy7041 Professional Pkwy East, Sarasota, 34240Contact: Heather Downing 907-7078Type of facility: Center Ratios: 2:18 or 1:10Lead Teacher Credential: 2 FCCPCGold Seal Accredited: No Readiness Rate: NAProgram Hours: 8:30-<strong>11</strong>:30 AMClassrooms: 2 Start/End Date 8/24/<strong>09</strong>-6/4/10Curriculum: Creative CurriculumBefore and After Care Available: YesGrace United Methodist Preschool400 E. Field Avenue, Venice, 34285Contact: Patyse Dulmer 485-4312Type of facility: Center Ratios: 2:18 or 1:10Lead Teacher Credential: 3 BAs, AA, FCCPCGold Seal Accredited: No; Other: UMAP Readiness Rate: 281Program Hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMClassroom: 5 Start/End Date 8/24/<strong>09</strong>-6/3/10Curriculum: Creative Curriculum, School Readiness ExpressBefore and After Care Available: YesHappy Hearts <strong>Early</strong> <strong>Learning</strong> Center620 Shamrock Blvd, Venice, 34293Contact: Jo King 493-7940Type of facility: Center Ratios: 2:18 or 1:10Lead Teacher Credential: FCCPCGold Seal Accredited: No Readiness Rate: NAProgram Hours: 8:00 AM – <strong>11</strong>:00 AMClassroom: 1 Start/End Date: 8/24/<strong>09</strong>-6/7/10Curriculum: Beyond Centers and Circle TimeBefore and After Care Available: YesHorizons Unlimited Christian Academy1680 18th Street, Sarasota, 34234Contact: Linda Ferdinand 957-04<strong>09</strong>Type of facility: Center Ratios: 2:18 or 1:10Lead Teacher Credential: FCCPCGold Seal Accredited: Yes, Nac Readiness Rate: 249Program Hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMClassroom: 1 Start/End Date 8/24/<strong>09</strong>-5/28/10Curriculum: Wee LearnBefore and After Care Available: YesIncarnation School29<strong>11</strong> Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, 34239Contact: Lauri Currie 924-8588Type of facility: Center Ratios: 2:18 or 1:10Lead Teacher Credential: BAGold Seal Accredited: No Readiness Rate: NAOther Accreditation: Yes, Florida Catholic ConferenceProgram Hours: 7:45AM – <strong>11</strong>:45 AMClassrooms: 1 Start/End Date 10/12/<strong>09</strong>-6/2/10Curriculum: Creative CurriculumBefore and After Care Available: YesJust Like Home Preschool401 Albee Rd West, Nokomis 34275Contact: 488-9597Type of Facility: Center Ratios: 2:18 or 1:10Lead Teacher Credential: FCCPCGold Seal Accredited: No Readiness Rate: NAProgram Hours: 9:00 AM –12:00 PMClassroom: 1 Start/End Date 8/24/<strong>09</strong>-6/4/10Curriculum: CreativeBefore and After School Care: YesKaleidoscope <strong>Learning</strong> Center14601 Tamiami Trl, North Port, 34287Contact: Jessica Pasick 941-240-5675Type of Facility: Center Ratios: 2:18 or 1:10Lead Teacher Credential: FCCPCGold Seal Accredited: No Readiness Rate: NAProgram Hours: 9:00 AM –12:00 PMClassroom: 1 Start/End Date 9/21/<strong>09</strong>-6/30/10Curriculum: CreativeBefore and After School Care: YesKids on the Rock8200 Bee Ridge, Sarasota FL 34241Contact: Rosana Cress 941- 308-0365/ 308-0366Type of Facility: Center Ratios: 2:18 or 1:10Lead Teacher Credential: FCCPCGold Seal Accredited: No Readiness Rate: NAProgram Hours: 9:00 AM –12:00 PMClassroom: 2 Start/End Date 8/24/<strong>09</strong>-6/4/10Curriculum: CreativeBefore and After School Care: Yes, <strong>VPK</strong> ONLYKindergarten Prep, Inc3186 Abbington St, North Port, FL 34286Contact: Marta Shea 941-564-6157Type of Facility: Center Ratios: 2:18 or 1:10Lead Teacher Credential: AAGold Seal Accredited: No Readiness Rate: NAProgram Hours: 8:30 AM-<strong>11</strong>:30 AMClassroom: 1 Start/End Date 8/24/<strong>09</strong>-6/4/10Curriculum: CreativeBefore and After School Care: YesVisit the <strong>Early</strong> <strong>Learning</strong> Coalition website for additional information www.earlylearningcoalitionsarasota.orgFor <strong>VPK</strong> Readiness Rates go to www.vpk.fldoe.orgPage 4 of 10