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Episcopal Children's Services Howard Head Start

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67Mixed Signals

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Verified evidence places this provider between 67 and 87. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

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Gold SealVPKHead Start
Center-basedAccredited · Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment

On record in Florida.

306 NW 7th Ave, Ocala FL, 34475

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7:00AM to 4:00PM
Licensed for
81 children

Hours

On the state licence record

7:00AM to 4:00PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
7 AM–4 PM
Tue
7 AM–4 PM
Wed
7 AM–4 PM
Thu
7 AM–4 PM
Fri
7 AM–4 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 Episcopal Children's Services Howard Head Start 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
C05MA0174
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
81 children
Address
306 NW 7th Ave, Ocala FL, 34475
County
Marion County
Website
Not listed
License issued
October 11, 2016
License expires
October 10, 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.

✅ Passed the last 8 inspections

  1. CleanMay '24
  2. CleanSep '24
  3. CleanJan '25
  4. CleanMay '25
  5. CleanSep '25
  6. CleanJan '26
  7. CleanApr '26
  8. CleanJun '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

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Programs: Head Start participant

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

Questions parents ask about Episcopal Children's Services Howard Head Start

Is Episcopal Children's Services Howard Head Start a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Episcopal Children's Services Howard Head Start holds Florida DCF licence C05MA0174, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on October 11, 2016. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Episcopal Children's Services Howard Head Start offer free VPK?

Yes. Episcopal Children's Services Howard Head Start 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.

Is Episcopal Children's Services Howard Head Start a Gold Seal provider?

Yes. Episcopal Children's Services Howard Head Start holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.

What are Episcopal Children's Services Howard Head Start's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–4 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Episcopal Children's Services Howard Head Start care for?

Episcopal Children's Services Howard Head Start is licensed for up to 81 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Episcopal Children's Services Howard Head Start had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 12 inspections at Episcopal Children's Services Howard Head Start, none of which cited a violation. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.