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Ocala First Preschool

1126 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470
licensed capacity
209
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first licensed
1993

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About Ocala First Preschool

Ocala First Preschool is a licensed child care center in Ocala, Florida. The state has licensed it since July 30, 1993, for up to 209 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool.

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 1 through VPK
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
209 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday thru Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 1 through VPK
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Ocala First United Methodist Church)
Licensed capacity209 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ocala First Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Marion County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Marion County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$180

Toddler

Center$155
Home daycare$132

Preschool

Center$142
Home daycare$125

School age

Center$125
Home daycare$100

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Ocala First Preschool

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
209 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1993
License number
#C05MA0035
See the state's record

Inspections

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Ocala First Preschool

Is Ocala First Preschool licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 30, 1993.

Does Ocala First Preschool have inspection violations?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Ocala First Preschool care for?

209, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Ocala First Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ocala First Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (352) 620-0003 to ask.

What is Ocala First Preschool's phone number?

(352) 620-0003.

Where is Ocala First Preschool?

1126 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).