Sugar Bear's Learning Center
305 Tammy St, East Palatka FL, 32131
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity63 children
Overview
About Us
Sugar Bear's Learning Center is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 63 children in East Palatka, Florida. The program has served East Palatka families for over 24 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Sugar Bear's Learning Center.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C07PU0023
Inspection History
3 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 6
FindingAug '23
Aug 10, 2023
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 This c…
- CleanApr '24
- CleanAug '24
FindingJan '25
Jan 7, 2025
45-02: Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments Ayan…
FindingAug '25
Aug 21, 2025
32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [there is peeling and flaking paint.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and… | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) …
- CleanApr '26
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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.
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: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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