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Creative Learning Preschool LLC

Licensed
20Elevated Risk

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4.4(27)Yelp(0)Claimed on Google
VPKSchool Readiness
Center-based

On record in Florida.

5285 SW 1st Ln, Ocala FL, 34474

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
6:00AM to 5:30PM
Licensed for
73 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

6:00AM to 5:30PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
6 AM–5:30 PM
Tue
6 AM–5:30 PM
Wed
6 AM–5:30 PM
Thu
6 AM–5:30 PM
Fri
6 AM–5:30 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 Creative Learning Preschool LLC 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
  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
  • Infant Care

The public record

License number
C05MA0197
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
73 children
Address
5285 SW 1st Ln, Ocala FL, 34474
County
Marion County
Website
Not listed
License issued
April 22, 2020
License expires
April 21, 2027

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 · 4 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingNov '23

    Nov 7, 2023

    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 Counselor found 4 children Immunizatio…

  2. FindingOct '24

    Oct 17, 2024

    39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments An incident report was not written, as child…

  3. FindingNov '24

    Nov 12, 2024

    33-04: Child Care personnel, returning to the industry and who were in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment. … | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ…

  4. CleanJan '25
  5. CleanMar '25
  6. CleanJul '25
  7. CleanNov '25
  8. FindingMar '26

    Mar 9, 2026

    39-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [time, signatures]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [S… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comment… | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) … | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2…

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 4.4 average comes from 27 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star22
  • 4 star1
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star1
  • 1 star3

Questions parents ask about Creative Learning Preschool LLC

Is Creative Learning Preschool LLC a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Creative Learning Preschool LLC holds Florida DCF licence C05MA0197, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on April 22, 2020. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Creative Learning Preschool LLC offer free VPK?

Yes. Creative Learning Preschool LLC 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 Creative Learning Preschool LLC accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Creative Learning Preschool LLC 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 Creative Learning Preschool LLC's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6 AM–5:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Creative Learning Preschool LLC care for?

Creative Learning Preschool LLC is licensed for up to 73 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Creative Learning Preschool LLC had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 19 inspections at Creative Learning Preschool LLC, 8 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.