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My Little Red Schoolhouse

1544 SW McFarlane Ave, Lake City FL, 32025

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning EnvironmentAfter SchoolFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity87 children

Overview

About Us

My Little Red Schoolhouse is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 87 children in Lake City, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Columbia County for 9 years.

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 My Little Red Schoolhouse.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C03CO0039

ExpiresJan 29, 2027

Inspection History

5 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingMay '23

    May 25, 2023

    45-07: Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments A staff member had expired background screens. Technical…

  2. FindingSep '23

    Sep 18, 2023

    05-06: Upon arrival at the destination, the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, and second adult failed to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no… | 06-01: The facility's driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General…

  3. FindingJan '24

    Jan 10, 2024

    33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments A s… | 33-05: Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the indust…

  4. CleanJan '25
  5. CleanApr '25
  6. CleanAug '25
  7. CleanJan '26
  8. CleanApr '26

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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