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Taft Head Start

Licensed
68Mixed Signals

What this score could check

Verified evidence places this provider between 68 and 86. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

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  • Accreditation
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5.0(31)Yelp(0)
VPKHead Start
Center-based

On record in Florida.

9504 S Orange Ave, Orlando FL, 32824

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7:00AM to 6:00PM
Licensed for
127 children

Hours

On the state licence record

7:00AM to 6:00PM

Monday through Friday

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 Taft Head Start 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
  • Food Served
  • Full Day

The public record

License number
C09OR0547
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
127 children
Address
9504 S Orange Ave, Orlando FL, 32824
County
Orange County
Website
Not listed
License issued
November 30, 2007
License expires
November 29, 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.

✅ Passed the last 8 inspections

  1. CleanMar '24
  2. CleanJul '24
  3. CleanNov '24
  4. CleanMar '25
  5. CleanJul '25
  6. CleanNov '25
  7. CleanFeb '26
  8. CleanJun '26

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)
  • Programs: Head Start participant

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

Not enough signal recorded yet.

How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 31 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star31
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star0

Questions parents ask about Taft Head Start

Is Taft Head Start a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. Taft Head Start holds Florida DCF licence C09OR0547, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on November 30, 2007. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Taft Head Start offer free VPK?

Yes. Taft Head Start 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.

How many children can Taft Head Start care for?

Taft Head Start is licensed for up to 127 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has Taft Head Start had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Taft Head Start, none of which cited a violation. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.