1 / 5Purposeful Beginnings Learning Center Inc
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 35 and 58. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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- Enforcement actions: not checked
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On record in Florida.
3551 Austin Davis Ave, Tallahassee FL, 32308
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 215 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–6 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 Purposeful Beginnings Learning Center Inc 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
- After School
- Before School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C02LE0108
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 215 children
- Address
- 3551 Austin Davis Ave, Tallahassee FL, 32308
- County
- Leon County
- Phone
- +18504022998
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 2, 2025
- License expires
- January 1, 2027
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.
1 clean inspection · 4 with findings in the last 5
- CleanDec '24
FindingMar '25
Mar 28, 2025
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 Comments Per…
FindingJul '25
Jul 23, 2025
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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Licensing S…
FindingNov '25
Nov 18, 2025
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 Record Kee… | 45-06: The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments 33 staff …
FindingMar '26
Mar 19, 2026
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 Comments Lic… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook…
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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
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 21 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star21
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Questions parents ask about Purposeful Beginnings Learning Center Inc
Is Purposeful Beginnings Learning Center Inc a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Purposeful Beginnings Learning Center Inc holds Florida DCF licence C02LE0108, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 2, 2025. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Purposeful Beginnings Learning Center Inc offer free VPK?
- Yes. Purposeful Beginnings Learning Center Inc 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 Purposeful Beginnings Learning Center Inc accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Purposeful Beginnings Learning Center Inc 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 Purposeful Beginnings Learning Center Inc's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Purposeful Beginnings Learning Center Inc care for?
- Purposeful Beginnings Learning Center Inc is licensed for up to 215 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Purposeful Beginnings Learning Center Inc had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 8 inspections at Purposeful Beginnings Learning Center Inc, 4 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.
