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Grace Education Academy, Early Learning Center

5167 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill FL, 34609

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity38 children

Overview

About Us

Grace Education Academy, Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 38 children in Spring Hill, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 3 years ago.

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 Grace Education Academy, Early Learning Center.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C05HE0138

ExpiresFeb 8, 2027

Inspection History

2 clean inspections · 6 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingDec '23

    Dec 27, 2023

    32-06: A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [slides and swings]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Counsel… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR] Comments Counselor obs… | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping …

  2. FindingFeb '24

    Feb 13, 2024

    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 The facility does not have person that can fill the role … | 34-05: The credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, B… | 45-02: Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR] Comments Counselor found that a teacher working did n… | 46-03: Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Comments Counselor found that several stu…

  3. FindingApr '24

    Apr 30, 2024

    35-12: The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Comments Staff listed below does no… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR] Comments 10 children l… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 19.2, number 1) Recor… | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 19.2, number 1) Record Keeping …

  4. FindingOct '24

    Oct 1, 2024

    23-08: The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[a drill for September ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Envir… | 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 (Section 2.1… | 33-15: Child care personnel, who were not in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete required training and any new mandated training prio… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comment… | 45-02: Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening

  5. FindingJan '25

    Jan 2, 2025

    33-13: Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with …

  6. FindingMay '25

    May 5, 2025

    41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Immunization expired on 2/28/2025 42. …

  7. CleanJan '26
  8. 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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