Shores Early Education Development Center
OCALA, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address674 Silver Rd, Ocala FL, 34472
CityOCALA, FL 34472
CountyMARION
Phone3526871823
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Capacity176
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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674 Silver Rd, Ocala FL, 34472, OCALA, FL 34472
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/11/2025
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 043/11/2025
04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)
Supervision of children in the [1's] group was inadequate in that [Staff did not check on a crying child, resulting in serious injury]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: TA: If a child is crying, staff needs to see what is going on with the child. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Not Monitored 09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Not Monitored 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 Not Monitored 11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-11. View official inspection document (report 4cd9298d-c846-4dc8-af24-912f6ef5410c)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 393/11/2025
39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-01)
Child care personnel failed to immediately contact emergency services and the child's custodial parents or legal guardians in the event of a serious illness, accident, injury or emergency to their child. CCF Handbook, Section 6.3, B & C and 2.5.3, E Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Child had a serious injury with a lot of blood loss. Staff did not call EMT's until 30 minutes after the incident happened. TA: Parents and EMT should be contacted immediately after a serious injury. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored Compliance Comments There is a spare key to the files with a staff member. An Emergency Binder is left in an unlocked drawer for staff to access staff and children emergency contacts. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-11. View official inspection document (report 4cd9298d-c846-4dc8-af24-912f6ef5410c)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: OCALA, MARION County
- Capacity: 176
- Type: Child Care Facility
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