Is Early Learning Connections a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Early Learning Connections holds Florida DCF licence C09OR1150, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on April 12, 2019. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Early Learning Connections offer free VPK?

Yes. Early Learning Connections 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 Early Learning Connections accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Early Learning Connections 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 Early Learning Connections's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7:30 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

How many children can Early Learning Connections care for?

Early Learning Connections is licensed for up to 97 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Early Learning Connections had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 17 inspections at Early Learning Connections, 10 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.

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Early Learning Connections

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13Elevated Risk

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Verified evidence places this provider between 13 and 31. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

State inspection history
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Accreditation
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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.

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Licensing facts on this page were last checked against the state record on August 11, 2026. We republish the public licensing record and label absent fields plainly rather than leaving them blank. Where our data comes from · Report an error

5.0(10)Yelp(0)Claimed on Google

VPKSchool Readiness

Center-based

On record in Florida.

1102 26th St, Orlando FL, 32805

Ages: 6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours: 7:30AM to 6:00PM
Licensed for: 97 children
Subsidies: Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

7:30AM to 6:00PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon: 7:30 AM–6 PM
Tue: 7:30 AM–6 PM
Wed: 7:30 AM–6 PM
Thu: 7:30 AM–6 PM
Fri: 7:30 AM–6 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 Early Learning Connections 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
Before School
Drop In
Food Served
Full Day
Half Day
Infant Care

The public record

License number: C09OR1150
License status: Licensed
License type: Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity: 97 children
Address: 1102 26th St, Orlando FL, 32805
County: Orange County
Phone: +14079305792
Website: Not listed
License issued: April 12, 2019
License expires: April 11, 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.

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

FindingAug '23
Aug 11, 2023
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4 infant] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirem… | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments See employe… | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments Com…
FindingNov '23
Nov 15, 2023
41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Counselor observed 6 records with form… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR] Comments C…
FindingMar '24
Mar 28, 2024
06-01: The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 6.2, numbers 1 and 2) General Requirements [SR] Commen… | 23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments C… | 23-08: The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[Fire drills that were conducted for the months of January and February were not documented on the record. The la… | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments Cou…
FindingAug '24
Aug 9, 2024
41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Licensing specialist observed 3 immuni…
FindingDec '24
Dec 11, 2024
14-03: During nap time, lighting was insufficient to visually observe and supervise children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist observed the lighting to b… | 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 Fencing in playground area wa… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR] Comments O… | 46-01: There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Licensing specialist observed there wer…
FindingAug '25
Aug 4, 2025
15-05: The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist observed all classrooms without a posted capacity. Pr…
FindingDec '25
Dec 9, 2025
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments Infant room o… | 20-02: The facility did not have an adequate number of cribs, portable cribs or playpens with sides for the number of children up to one- year old in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.3 Physical Environment [S… | 30-02: The hand washing station in the diapering area did not include [ soap]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Handwashing sink in infant room contained hand sanitizer …
FindingMar '26
Mar 31, 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 Specialist observed kitchen to be in… | 30-03: The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [dishes were present in hand washing sink at time of inspection.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and … | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [playground equipment was observed to be in overall disrepair]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and … | 45-01: A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keep…

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What the record says

Provider highlights

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Signals of care

Strengths

Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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How the reviews split

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Questions parents ask about Early Learning Connections

Is Early Learning Connections a licensed child care provider in Florida?: Yes. Early Learning Connections holds Florida DCF licence C09OR1150, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on April 12, 2019. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Early Learning Connections offer free VPK?: Yes. Early Learning Connections 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 Early Learning Connections accept School Readiness subsidies?: Yes. The DCF record shows Early Learning Connections 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 Early Learning Connections's hours?: Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7:30 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Early Learning Connections care for?: Early Learning Connections is licensed for up to 97 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Early Learning Connections had any licensing violations?: Florida DCF has recorded 17 inspections at Early Learning Connections, 10 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.

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