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The Young Children's Academy

1959 Englewood Rd, Englewood FL, 34223

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity45 children

Overview

About Us

The Young Children's Academy is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 45 children in Englewood, Florida. The program has served Englewood families for over 21 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 The Young Children's Academy.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C12SA0196

ExpiresDec 31, 2026

Inspection History

2 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 6

  1. FindingAug '23

    Aug 7, 2023

    25-02: The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. (Section 10.4, number 4) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Child was napping next to a shelving unit that had unsec… | 57-09: The parents of children enrolled were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the infl

  2. FindingAug '23

    Aug 7, 2023

    25-02: The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. Physical Environment [SR] Comments Child was napping next to a shelving unit that had unsecured supplies piled up 26… | 57-09: The parents of children enrolled were not provided information detailing the causes, symptoms, and transmission of the influenza virus. Record Keeping [SR] Comments Facility has no system on how to pr…

  3. FindingApr '24

    Apr 25, 2024

    25-02: The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. (Section 10.4, number 4) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Inspector observed that a cot was against a shelf with i… | 57-03: The Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040 was no longer current (over two years since last examination) for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR] Comments Two students had out…

  4. FindingOct '24

    Oct 23, 2024

    40-03: There was no documentation, maintained for one year, that routine inspections were conducted at least every other month of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. C… | 57-01: A Student Health Examination/DH Form 3040 or equivalent, was not available for the child(ren). (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping [SR] Comments One student did not have a health examination on fi… | 57-03: The Student

  5. CleanJun '25
  6. CleanNov '25

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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

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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