Children's World
1206 Moseley Ave, Palatka FL, 32177
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity135 children
Overview
About Us
Children's World is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 135 children in Palatka, Florida. The program has served Palatka families for over 23 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Children's World.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C07PU0006
Inspection History
2 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 7
FindingOct '23
Oct 18, 2023
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 1 c…
FindingOct '23
Oct 18, 2023
04-01: Supervision of children in the [1 year old] group was inadequate in that [a former staff member failed to supervise children adequately to prevent child on child harm]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 Gener… | 45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Comments During investigation of complaint, it was …
FindingOct '24
Oct 21, 2024
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments Observed dur… | 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 One staff m… | 33-02: The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [Required School Readiness Courses were not completed by June 30,20… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook…
FindingMay '25
May 16, 2025
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6 one year old ] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [29 ages 1 year to 5 years old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. Genera…
FindingJun '25
Jun 12, 2025
32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [all equipment ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments…
- CleanFeb '26
- CleanJun '26
Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.
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
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. 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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