Okeechobee Children's Academy
1811 SW 2nd Ave, Okeechobee FL, 34974
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity98 children
Overview
About Us
Okeechobee Children's Academy is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 98 children in Okeechobee, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Okeechobee County for 10 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Okeechobee Children's Academy.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C19OK0001
Inspection History
4 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 8
FindingAug '23
Aug 28, 2023
12-03: A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments Facility was using a cart to transport plated foo…
- CleanApr '24
- CleanJul '24
- CleanDec '24
FindingFeb '25
Feb 21, 2025
11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments A child was not complying with a re…
FindingApr '25
Apr 22, 2025
32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swingset on infant/1 year old playground] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Need to ensur…
FindingNov '25
Nov 4, 2025
04-01: Supervision of children in the [9] group was inadequate in that [1]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments It was observed that the thr… | 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 It was observed the bathroom at the … | 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 The window paint is coming out… | 17-03: The facility did not provide shade on the playground. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments The facility did not provide shade. Name: … | 17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps
- CleanMar '26
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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.
What the record says
Provider highlights
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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