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Darwin Learning Academy

Exempt
61Mixed Signals

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4.8(26)Yelp(0)Claimed on Google
VPKSchool Readiness
Center-based

On record in Florida.

4311 SW Darwin Blvd, Port St Lucie FL, 34953

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
7:30AM to 5:30PM
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

7:30AM to 5:30PM

Monday through Friday

Listed on Google

Mon
7 AM–5:30 PM
Tue
7 AM–5:30 PM
Wed
7 AM–5:30 PM
Thu
7 AM–5:30 PM
Fri
7:30 AM–5:30 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 Darwin Learning Academy 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

  • Drop In
  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Half Day

The public record

License number
X19SL0040
License status
Exempt
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
Not listed
Address
4311 SW Darwin Blvd, Port St Lucie FL, 34953
County
St. Lucie County
Website
Not listed
License issued
September 1, 2023
License expires
September 1, 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.

Inspection record

Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.

✅ Passed the last 3 inspections

  1. CleanFeb '24
  2. CleanJul '24
  3. 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)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

Consider before choosing

  • Licensing: License status: Exempt

How the reviews split

The 4.8 average comes from 26 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star25
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star1

Questions parents ask about Darwin Learning Academy

Is Darwin Learning Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?

No. The Florida Department of Children and Families lists Darwin Learning Academy as "Exempt", which means it operates without a DCF child care licence rather than under one. Exempt providers remain on the DCF public record under record number X19SL0040, and Florida still requires background screening of their staff, but they are not licensed and are not inspected on the same schedule. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does Darwin Learning Academy offer free VPK?

Yes. Darwin Learning Academy 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 Darwin Learning Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows Darwin Learning Academy 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 Darwin Learning Academy's hours?

Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–5:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.

Has Darwin Learning Academy had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 3 inspections at Darwin Learning Academy, 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.