Scholar Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 25 and 50. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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- Profile details
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On record in Florida.
2200 Santa Barbara Blvd, Naples FL, 34116
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 85 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Scholar Academy 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
- Before School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
The public record
- License number
- C20CO0915
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
- Address
- 2200 Santa Barbara Blvd, Naples FL, 34116
- County
- Collier County
- Phone
- +12394559090
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- February 2, 2024
- License expires
- February 1, 2027
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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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
2 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 6
FindingMay '24
May 23, 2024
45-02: Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR] Comments Two staff noted on the supplemental did not …
FindingMay '24
May 30, 2024
03-01: A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [13] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [13] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments Licensing o…
FindingMay '25
May 2, 2025
13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Ph… | 30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Room a…
FindingAug '25
Aug 19, 2025
13-01: A potentially harmful item, [bleach spray bottle], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Physical Environment [SR] Comments A bleach spray bottle was not labeled and located within… | 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 The sippy cups ins the 3-year-old and VPK …
- CleanJan '26
- CleanApr '26
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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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Scholar Academy
Is Scholar Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Scholar Academy holds Florida DCF licence C20CO0915, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on February 2, 2024. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Scholar Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Scholar Academy 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.
Does Scholar Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Scholar Academy 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.
How many children can Scholar Academy care for?
- Scholar Academy is licensed for up to 85 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Scholar Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 9 inspections at Scholar Academy, 4 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.
