Rivers Edge Academy - Friars Cove
3836 Friars Cove Rd, Saint Cloud FL, 34772
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity74 children
Overview
About Us
Rivers Edge Academy - Friars Cove is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 74 children in Saint Cloud, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Osceola County for 6 years.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Rivers Edge Academy - Friars Cove.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C09OS0170
Inspection History
2 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 8
- CleanMay '23
- CleanAug '23
FindingJan '24
Jan 11, 2024
33-13: Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (…
FindingMay '24
May 9, 2024
44-01: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 19.4) Record Keeping [SR] Comme… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 1…
FindingJan '25
Jan 14, 2025
45-11: Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F (Section 2.1 …
FindingOct '25
Oct 31, 2025
11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments The teacher, evidently upset, harsh…
FindingJan '26
Jan 6, 2026
34-04: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments No director present at the premises. Due Date 7/6/2026 | 34-07: The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. CCF Handbook, Section 4…
FindingMay '26
May 6, 2026
23-08: The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[March and April]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment … | 24-23: The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments During the… | 44-01: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) … | 44-02: Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments Personnel records or copies of re… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per m
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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
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
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