Creative Beginnings Preschool
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 52 and 71. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
- No state enforcement-action feed is available yet, so this score cannot confirm or rule out enforcement history.
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On record in Florida.
5870 SE 85th Ln, Ocala FL, 34472
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:15PM
- Licensed for
- 361 children
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 5:15PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–5:15 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–5:15 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–5:15 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–5:15 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–5:15 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
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Onsite services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Planning
- Appointment required
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 Creative Beginnings Preschool 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C05MA0120
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 361 children
- Address
- 5870 SE 85th Ln, Ocala FL, 34472
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- +13522452416
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 23, 2010
- License expires
- August 22, 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.
4 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 6
FindingMar '23
Mar 10, 2023
13-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Comments Counselor found hand… | 18-12: Bedding and/or linens were not stored in a sanitary manner. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1, G & H Comments Counselor observed in the one- and two-year-old classroom a few children blankets touching each … | 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 Comments Counselor found that a child bottle did not have the first and las… | 46-07: The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [in both classrooms there was one child missing from the attendance roster. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Comments Counselor foun…
FindingJun '24
Jun 26, 2024
04-04: Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [two children left outside in the play area alone.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A (Section 5, number 4) Comments Counselor fo… | 12-07: A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Comments Children and Staff reported that trees on t… | 39-04: Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handb…
- CleanMar '25
- CleanJul '25
- CleanDec '25
- CleanApr '26
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)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.3 average comes from 107 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star87
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star2
- 1 star18
Questions parents ask about Creative Beginnings Preschool
Is Creative Beginnings Preschool a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Creative Beginnings Preschool holds Florida DCF licence C05MA0120, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 23, 2010. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Creative Beginnings Preschool offer free VPK?
- Yes. Creative Beginnings Preschool 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.
What are Creative Beginnings Preschool's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–5:15 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Creative Beginnings Preschool care for?
- Creative Beginnings Preschool is licensed for up to 361 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Creative Beginnings Preschool had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Creative Beginnings Preschool, 2 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.
