Jo Sheppard Early Learning Programs
592 S Volusia Ave, Pierson FL, 32180
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity105 children
Overview
About Us
Jo Sheppard Early Learning Programs is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 105 children in Pierson, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Volusia County for 19 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and federal Head Start. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Jo Sheppard Early Learning Programs.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C07VO0240
Inspection History
4 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 7
- CleanApr '23
- CleanAug '23
- CleanDec '23
FindingDec '24
Dec 11, 2024
29-12: The facility does not have a heat strip or temperature gauge to measure and verify sanitizing temperature. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4, A.6. & D Comments The facility does re use items. A dishwasher i…
FindingAug '25
Aug 20, 2025
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments During the onsite inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that the wood deck that leads to… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [large anchored playground piece with slide] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Comments During the onsite inspection of the playg…
FindingDec '25
Dec 11, 2025
24-11: Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. Comments During the inspection of the food prep ar… | 29-12: The facility does not have a heat strip or temperature gauge to measure and verify sanitizing temperature. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4, A.6. & D Comments The facility uses a sanitizing dishwasher to p… | 30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed the changing pad in infant room #2 had…
- CleanApr '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)
- Programs: Head Start participant
Points to verify
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