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Episcopal Children's Services, Inc. EHS/HS Skylark

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40Elevated Risk

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

On record in Florida.

1601 NE 25th Ave Ste 900, Ocala FL, 34470

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

Hours

On the state licence record

7:00AM to 4:00PM

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 Episcopal Children's Services, Inc. EHS/HS Skylark 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
C05MA0183
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
356 children
Address
1601 NE 25th Ave Ste 900, Ocala FL, 34470
County
Marion County
Website
Not listed
License issued
February 22, 2017
License expires
February 21, 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.

6 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 8

  1. CleanJan '24
  2. CleanMay '24
  3. CleanSep '24
  4. CleanJan '25
  5. CleanMay '25
  6. CleanSep '25
  7. FindingJan '26

    Jan 13, 2026

    32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [Broken Plexiglas]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Comments Counselor observed broken Plexigl…

  8. FindingMay '26

    May 18, 2026

    12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Comments Facility had exposed outlets. Issue was resolved at the time of inspect… | 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 Comments F… | 45-06: The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Comments Two Staff members (Listed on …

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

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Questions parents ask about Episcopal Children's Services, Inc. EHS/HS Skylark

Is Episcopal Children's Services, Inc. EHS/HS Skylark a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Episcopal Children's Services, Inc. EHS/HS Skylark holds Florida DCF licence C05MA0183, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on February 22, 2017. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Episcopal Children's Services, Inc. EHS/HS Skylark offer free VPK?

Yes. Episcopal Children's Services, Inc. EHS/HS Skylark 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, Inc. EHS/HS Skylark a Gold Seal provider?

Yes. Episcopal Children's Services, Inc. EHS/HS Skylark holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.

How many children can Episcopal Children's Services, Inc. EHS/HS Skylark care for?

Episcopal Children's Services, Inc. EHS/HS Skylark is licensed for up to 356 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Episcopal Children's Services, Inc. EHS/HS Skylark had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 12 inspections at Episcopal Children's Services, Inc. EHS/HS Skylark, 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.