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LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 43 and 68. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
8614 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee FL, 32309
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 9:00AM to 2:30PM
- Licensed for
- 61 children
Hours
On the state licence record
9:00AM to 2:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8 AM–1 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–1 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–1 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–1 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–1 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
Service options
- Onsite services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Amenities
- Restroom
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 Foundations Preschool 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
- Half Day
The public record
- License number
- C02LE0102
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 61 children
- Address
- 8614 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee FL, 32309
- County
- Leon County
- Phone
- +18509857831
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 12, 2024
- License expires
- September 11, 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.
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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
2 clean inspections · 2 with findings in the last 4
FindingDec '24
Dec 10, 2024
41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments Students had expired or missing immunizations forms. Name:… | 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 Comments Students were missing…
FindingAug '25
Aug 25, 2025
23-01: The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A Comments LS observed the facility did not have documented proof of a… | 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 LS observed… | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ…
- CleanJan '26
- CleanApr '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)
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 2 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star2
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star0
Questions parents ask about Foundations Preschool
Is Foundations Preschool a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Foundations Preschool holds Florida DCF licence C02LE0102, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on September 12, 2024. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Foundations Preschool offer free VPK?
- Yes. Foundations Preschool 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.
What are Foundations Preschool's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 8 AM–1 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Foundations Preschool care for?
- Foundations Preschool is licensed for up to 61 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Foundations Preschool had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 8 inspections at Foundations Preschool, 2 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
