Episcopal Children's Services Clermont Head Start/Early Head Start
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 37 and 60. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Parent reviews: not checked
- No parent reviews on file yet, so this category is excluded from the score.
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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
690 E Desoto St, Clermont FL, 34711
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 4:00PM
- Licensed for
- 125 children
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 4:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Episcopal Children's Services Clermont Head Start/Early Head Start and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C05LA0193
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 125 children
- Address
- 690 E Desoto St, Clermont FL, 34711
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- +13527088105
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- October 28, 2016
- License expires
- October 27, 2026
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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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
6 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 8
- CleanJan '23
- CleanMay '23
- CleanSep '23
- CleanFeb '24
- CleanMay '24
- CleanSep '24
FindingSep '25
Sep 16, 2025
33-08: Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B Comments No Inservice training documented nor available…
FindingMay '26
May 19, 2026
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Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Programs: Head Start participant
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Episcopal Children's Services Clermont Head Start/Early Head Start
Is Episcopal Children's Services Clermont Head Start/Early Head Start a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Episcopal Children's Services Clermont Head Start/Early Head Start holds Florida DCF licence C05LA0193, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on October 28, 2016. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Episcopal Children's Services Clermont Head Start/Early Head Start offer free VPK?
- Yes. Episcopal Children's Services Clermont Head Start/Early Head Start is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
Is Episcopal Children's Services Clermont Head Start/Early Head Start a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Episcopal Children's Services Clermont Head Start/Early Head Start holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
How many children can Episcopal Children's Services Clermont Head Start/Early Head Start care for?
- Episcopal Children's Services Clermont Head Start/Early Head Start is licensed for up to 125 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Episcopal Children's Services Clermont Head Start/Early Head Start had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 12 inspections at Episcopal Children's Services Clermont Head Start/Early Head Start, 2 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
