Franklin County Early Head Start
162 Avenue E, Apalachicola FL, 32320
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity25 children
Overview
About Us
Franklin County Early Head Start is a licensed child care center with a small DCF-licensed capacity of 25 children in Apalachicola, Florida. The program has served Apalachicola families for over 26 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Programs on record for this provider include federal Head Start and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Franklin County Early Head Start.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C02FR0203
Inspection History
5 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 7
FindingNov '23
Nov 13, 2023
13-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Com… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Kee…
FindingJun '24
Jun 27, 2024
20-06: Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A Comments RSPM o… | 25-04: Food served at the facility was not free from spoilage and contamination, and was not safe for eating as evidenced by [expired 5/31/24]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, D Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments…
- CleanFeb '25
- CleanJul '25
- CleanOct '25
- CleanMar '26
- CleanJul '26
Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Programs: Head Start participant
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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