ABC Academy Child Care and Learning Center
OCALA, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address13865 SW 36th Avenue Rd, Ocala FL, 34473
CityOCALA, FL 34473
CountyMARION
Phone3523471998
Operating details
HoursMon 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity188
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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13865 SW 36th Avenue Rd, Ocala FL, 34473, OCALA, FL 34473
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/21/2026
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- Medium-High2
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 241/21/2026
24. (24-24)
Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: At time of inspection, Counselor observed that frozen food was not labeled by date and type. Technical assistance provided that all frozen food must be labeled by date and type. Resolved at time of inspection as staff labeled the food by date and type. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-21. View official inspection document (report b95641bf-5ca1-4e94-b178-af438b633649)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 451/21/2026
45. (45-09)
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: At time of inspection, Counselor observed that the facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all childcare personnel in the Clearinghouse. Technical assistance provided that the facility must maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all childcare personnel in the Clearinghouse. Due: 2/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-21. View official inspection document (report b95641bf-5ca1-4e94-b178-af438b633649)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$922/month
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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: 188
- Type: Child Care Facility
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