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Inez Martin Child Care Center

1100 Varela St, Key West FL, 33040

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · Council of AccreditationFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity157 children

Overview

About Us

Inez Martin Child Care Center is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 157 children in Key West, Florida. The program has served Key West families for over 49 years, according to its DCF licensing record.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Inez Martin Child Care Center.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C16MO0012

ExpiresDec 31, 2026

Inspection History

6 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 8

  1. CleanAug '23
  2. CleanDec '23
  3. CleanDec '23
  4. FindingJul '24

    Jul 26, 2024

    41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Licensing specialist observed expired … | 44-01: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Licensing s… | 45-01: A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments Licensing specialist O…

  5. CleanApr '25
  6. CleanJul '25
  7. CleanDec '25
  8. FindingApr '26

    Apr 10, 2026

    27-01: Facility served catered food but did not have a copy of caterers license or permit. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.15. Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Licensing specialist observed Facility served catere…

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

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

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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