Shores Early Education Development Center
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 37 and 62. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
674 Silver Rd, Ocala FL, 34472
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 176 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
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 Shores Early Education 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
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C05MA0045
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 176 children
- Address
- 674 Silver Rd, Ocala FL, 34472
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- +13526871823
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- October 10, 1986
- License expires
- September 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.
1 clean inspection · 3 with findings in the last 4
FindingApr '23
Apr 10, 2023
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Counselor found that there was chipped painted throughout classroom # … | 31-03: Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [there is chipped wood, a missing sink handle, and a crack in the toy kitchen sink]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [SR] C…
FindingApr '24
Apr 8, 2024
21-11: The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Physical Environment [SR] Comments Counselor found that the t…
FindingMar '25
Mar 11, 2025
04-01: Supervision of children in the [1's] group was inadequate in that [Staff did not check on a crying child, resulting in serious injury]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments TA:… | 39-01: Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their chi…
- CleanMar '26
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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
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Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Shores Early Education Development Center
Is Shores Early Education Development Center a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Shores Early Education Development Center holds Florida DCF licence C05MA0045, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on October 10, 1986. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Shores Early Education Development Center offer free VPK?
- Yes. Shores Early Education 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 Shores Early Education Development Center accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Shores Early Education 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 Shores Early Education Development Center care for?
- Shores Early Education Development Center is licensed for up to 176 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Shores Early Education Development Center had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 13 inspections at Shores Early Education 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.
