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Shores Early Education Development Center

674 Silver Rd, Ocala, FL 344724.6· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
176
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first licensed
1986

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About Shores Early Education Development Center

Shores Early Education Development Center is a licensed child care center in Ocala, Florida. The state has licensed it since October 10, 1986, for up to 176 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

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.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
176 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity176 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Shores Early Education Development Center 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 Shores Early Education Development 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
176 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1986
License number
#C05MA0045
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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Ocala, FL 34472 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

FAQ

Questions about Shores Early Education Development Center

Is Shores Early Education Development Center licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 10, 1986.

Does Shores Early Education Development 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 Shores Early Education Development Center care for?

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

Does Shores Early Education Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Shores Early Education Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shores Early Education Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (352) 687-1823 to ask.

What is Shores Early Education Development Center's phone number?

(352) 687-1823.

Where is Shores Early Education Development Center?

674 Silver Rd, Ocala, FL 34472. The nearest other daycare we list is Boys and Girls Club of Marion County- Silver Springs Shores, under 0.1 miles away.

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