The New College Child Center seeks to provide geographically and financially accessible daycare, preschool, kindergarten and after hours care of the highest quality for children ages 1to 6, both for members of the New College of Florida community as well as for families throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties.
By using the latest research combined with pedagogy that has stood the test of time, we seek to address the cognitive, creative, emotional and social needs which are unique to all children.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Year Founded
2006
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The New College Child Center?
The application deadline for The New College Child Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The New College Child Center located?
The New College Child Center is located in the Indian Beach And Sapphire Shores neighborhood of Sarasota, FL.
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