Episcopal Children's Services, Inc Highlands Head Start
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 58 and 80. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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On record in Florida.
1132 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville FL, 32601
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 4:00PM
- Licensed for
- 137 children
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 4:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8AM-3PM
- Tue
- 8AM-3PM
- Wed
- 8AM-3PM
- Thu
- 8AM-3PM
- Fri
- 8AM-3PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Episcopal Children's Services, Inc Highlands 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
The public record
- License number
- C08AL0100
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 137 children
- Address
- 1132 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville FL, 32601
- County
- Alachua County
- Phone
- +13525545005
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 1, 2022
- License expires
- April 1, 2027
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
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.
7 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 8
- CleanJul '23
- CleanNov '23
FindingOct '24
Oct 2, 2024
04-04: Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a 4 year old child was left on the playground.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A Comments Children in the outdoor play area wer…
- CleanFeb '25
- CleanJul '25
- CleanNov '25
- CleanMar '26
- CleanJul '26
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.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 1 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star1
- 4 star0
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- 1 star0
Questions parents ask about Episcopal Children's Services, Inc Highlands Head Start
Is Episcopal Children's Services, Inc Highlands Head Start a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Episcopal Children's Services, Inc Highlands Head Start holds Florida DCF licence C08AL0100, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 1, 2022. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Episcopal Children's Services, Inc Highlands Head Start offer free VPK?
- Yes. Episcopal Children's Services, Inc Highlands 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, Inc Highlands Head Start a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Episcopal Children's Services, Inc Highlands Head Start holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
What are Episcopal Children's Services, Inc Highlands Head Start's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 8AM-3PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Episcopal Children's Services, Inc Highlands Head Start care for?
- Episcopal Children's Services, Inc Highlands Head Start is licensed for up to 137 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Episcopal Children's Services, Inc Highlands Head Start had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 12 inspections at Episcopal Children's Services, Inc Highlands Head Start, 1 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.
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