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Ivy League Early Learning Center

Licensed
33Elevated Risk

What this score could check

Verified evidence places this provider between 33 and 57. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.

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4.5(23)Yelp(0)Claimed on Google
VPKSchool Readiness
Center-based

On record in Florida.

5500 S Biscayne Dr, North Port FL, 34287

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
6:45AM to 5:45PM
Licensed for
71 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

6:45AM to 5:45PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
6:45 AM–5:45 PM
Tue
6:45 AM–5:45 PM
Wed
6:45 AM–5:45 PM
Thu
6:45 AM–5:45 PM
Fri
6:45 AM–5:45 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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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 Ivy League Early Learning Center 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

  • Full Day
  • Half Day
  • Infant Care

The public record

License number
C12SA0315
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
71 children
Address
5500 S Biscayne Dr, North Port FL, 34287
County
Sarasota County
Website
Not listed
License issued
January 7, 2019
License expires
December 31, 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.

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.

0 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 3

  1. FindingSep '23

    Sep 21, 2023

    21-06: Staff failed to inspect the playground before allowing children on the playground. Comments Daily playground inspection not documented. 22. Fencing rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(3) rule 65C-22.…

  2. FindingApr '24

    Apr 30, 2024

    14-05: An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR] Comments The door to the laundry room was unlocked and open…

  3. FindingApr '25

    Apr 21, 2025

    60-01: Documentation of Level 2 screening was missing for staff. Record Keeping [SR] Comments One teacher's background screening was incomplete. Provider re-printed the most recent Level 2 background screeni…

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

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

How the reviews split

The 4.5 average comes from 23 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star20
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star3

Questions parents ask about Ivy League Early Learning Center

Is Ivy League Early Learning Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Ivy League Early Learning Center holds Florida DCF licence C12SA0315, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 7, 2019. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Ivy League Early Learning Center offer free VPK?

Yes. Ivy League Early Learning Center 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 Ivy League Early Learning Center accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Ivy League Early Learning Center 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 Ivy League Early Learning Center's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:45 AM–5:45 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Ivy League Early Learning Center care for?

Ivy League Early Learning Center is licensed for up to 71 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Ivy League Early Learning Center had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 8 inspections at Ivy League Early Learning Center, 3 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.