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LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 9 and 23. 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.
1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
9264 SE Maricamp Rd Ste 9, Ocala FL, 34472
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 104 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 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 Play Academy 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
- Drop In
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C05MA0192
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 104 children
- Address
- 9264 SE Maricamp Rd Ste 9, Ocala FL, 34472
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- +13522924687
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 22, 2019
- License expires
- January 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.
5 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 8
FindingMay '24
May 6, 2024
17-03: The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments Counselor observed that the play area did not have any shade. There should be shad… | 17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments Counselor found that the fenc…
FindingMay '24
May 14, 2024
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- CleanJan '25
- CleanJan '25
- CleanMay '25
- CleanAug '25
- CleanDec '25
FindingApr '26
Apr 10, 2026
12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Counselor observed soiled character … | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Counselor observed that the fl… | 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safet… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [chipped paint, mulch]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface unde
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 3.7 average comes from 30 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star19
- 4 star1
- 3 star0
- 2 star1
- 1 star9
Questions parents ask about Play Academy
Is Play Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Play Academy holds Florida DCF licence C05MA0192, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 22, 2019. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Play Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Play Academy 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 Play Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Play Academy 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 Play Academy's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–5:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Play Academy care for?
- Play Academy is licensed for up to 104 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Play Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 19 inspections at Play Academy, 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.
