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RCMA La Guadalupana Child Development Center

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46Elevated Risk

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Center-based

On record in Florida.

11165 W Highway 40, Ocala FL, 34482

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

Hours

On the state licence record

6:30AM to 5:00PM

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 RCMA La Guadalupana Child Development Center 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
  • Transportation

The public record

License number
C05MA0109
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
58 children
Address
11165 W Highway 40, Ocala FL, 34482
County
Marion County
Website
Not listed
License issued
August 10, 2009
License expires
August 9, 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.

5 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 8

  1. CleanMar '23
  2. CleanJun '23
  3. CleanOct '23
  4. FindingOct '24

    Oct 28, 2024

    29-12: The facility does not have a heat strip or temperature gauge to measure and verify sanitizing temperature. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4, A.6. & D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and …

  5. FindingMar '25

    Mar 31, 2025

    26-01: The facility's menu was not [ did not have substitutions noted]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, H Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments It was observed that the children were eating cinnamon toast crunch cer… | 40-17: Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Health Requirements [SR] Comments …

  6. FindingOct '25

    Oct 28, 2025

    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 Record Kee… | 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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Employees…

  7. CleanFeb '26
  8. CleanJun '26

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What the record says

Provider highlights

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Programs: Head Start participant
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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Questions parents ask about RCMA La Guadalupana Child Development Center

Is RCMA La Guadalupana Child Development Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. RCMA La Guadalupana Child Development Center holds Florida DCF licence C05MA0109, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 10, 2009. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does RCMA La Guadalupana Child Development Center offer free VPK?

Yes. RCMA La Guadalupana Child Development Center 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 RCMA La Guadalupana Child Development Center accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows RCMA La Guadalupana Child Development Center 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.

How many children can RCMA La Guadalupana Child Development Center care for?

RCMA La Guadalupana Child Development Center is licensed for up to 58 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has RCMA La Guadalupana Child Development Center had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 14 inspections at RCMA La Guadalupana Child Development Center, 3 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.