1 / 4Rising Star Educational Academy #1
ExemptWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 59 and 81. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
1938 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville FL, 32609
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 69 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
From the business
- Identifies as Black-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
Parking
- On-site parking
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 Rising Star Educational Academy #1 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
- After School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- X08AL0022
- License status
- Exempt
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 69 children
- Address
- 1938 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville FL, 32609
- County
- Alachua County
- Phone
- +13523843900
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- November 5, 2021
- License expires
- November 4, 2026
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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
✅ Passed the last 8 inspections
- CleanFeb '24
- CleanJun '24
- CleanNov '24
- CleanFeb '25
- CleanJun '25
- CleanNov '25
- CleanFeb '26
- CleanJun '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)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
- Licensing: License status: Exempt
How the reviews split
The 4.4 average comes from 5 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star4
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star1
- 1 star0
Questions parents ask about Rising Star Educational Academy #1
Is Rising Star Educational Academy #1 a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- No. The Florida Department of Children and Families lists Rising Star Educational Academy #1 as "Exempt", which means it operates without a DCF child care licence rather than under one. Exempt providers remain on the DCF public record under record number X08AL0022, and Florida still requires background screening of their staff, but they are not licensed and are not inspected on the same schedule. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Rising Star Educational Academy #1 offer free VPK?
- Yes. Rising Star Educational Academy #1 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 Rising Star Educational Academy #1 a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Rising Star Educational Academy #1 holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Rising Star Educational Academy #1 accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Rising Star Educational Academy #1 participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
What are Rising Star Educational Academy #1's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Rising Star Educational Academy #1 care for?
- Rising Star Educational Academy #1 is licensed for up to 69 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Rising Star Educational Academy #1 had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 10 inspections at Rising Star Educational Academy #1, none of which cited a violation. 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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