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Higher Learning Development Center Inc

636 N Wymore Rd, Winter Park FL, 32789

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity66 children

Overview

About Us

Higher Learning Development Center Inc is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 66 children in Winter Park, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Orange County for 11 years.

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 Higher Learning Development Center Inc.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C09OR0967

ExpiresSep 4, 2026

Inspection History

1 clean inspection · 3 with findings in the last 4

  1. FindingJan '23

    Jan 17, 2023

    04-18: An unscreened individual was left alone with children in care. s.435.06(2)(a), F.S. and CCF Handbook, Section 5.2, C General Requirements [SR] Comments An unscreened individual was left alone with inf…

  2. FindingApr '24

    Apr 24, 2024

    01-04: The facility was used for a business or other purpose unrelated to child care that interfered with compliance with child care standards and/or permitted the presence of unscreened individuals while ch… | 03-01: A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [5 (3 infants, 2 ones)] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [5 (3 infants, 2 ones)] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section… | 05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [missing second person signature.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 6.2, number 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments Transportation log missing … | 12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Vent in ones not cleaned; completed at time of inspec… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be

  3. FindingMay '25

    May 5, 2025

    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 One childca… | 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…

  4. CleanApr '26

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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

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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