Hickory Grove Early Learning Center
310 S Oakridge Ave, Green Cove Springs FL, 32043
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity120 children
Overview
About Us
Hickory Grove Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 120 children in Green Cove Springs, Florida. The program has served Green Cove Springs families for over 36 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. The provider identifies as a faith-based program in its DCF filing. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Hickory Grove Early Learning Center.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C04CL0025
Inspection History
5 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 8
- CleanAug '24
- CleanNov '24
- CleanMar '25
- CleanAug '25
- CleanNov '25
FindingMar '26
Mar 30, 2026
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [0] child care personnel for [3] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments Licensing Spe… | 04-06: There were insufficient personnel readily accessible to meet ratio requirements during nap time. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist observed one of the… | 17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist observed… | 28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist observed bottles and … | 28-04: Formula and/or food brought from home was not lab
FindingApr '26
Apr 30, 2026
11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments An inappropriate method of discipli…
FindingJun '26
Jun 24, 2026
04-01: Supervision of children in the [one-year-old] group was inadequate in that [a injuy occured while teacher was on cell phone]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments Licensing Spe…
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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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