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Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center

32245 Saint Joe Rd, Dade City, FL 335254.6· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
192
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$225
year first licensed
1984

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About Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center

Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Dade City, Florida. The state has licensed it since March 5, 1984, for up to 192 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care and pre-k.

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-basedAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: Infant through 4-Year Old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
192 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Open at 6:30am”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infant through 4-Year Old
ProgramsInfant care and pre-k
ApproachFaith-based (Catholic)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity192 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pasco County has a median price of $225 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.
Pasco County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$225
Home daycare$175

Toddler

Center$170
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$165
Home daycare$150

School age

Center$115
Home daycare$120

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 Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center

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
192 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1984
License number
#C06PA0062
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 Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center

Is Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 5, 1984.

Does Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center 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 Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center care for?

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

Does Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (352) 588-4060 to ask.

What is Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(352) 588-4060.

Where is Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center?

32245 Saint Joe Rd, Dade City, FL 33525. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Anthony Catholic School, 3 miles away.

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