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Building Blocks Of Ocala Preschool

Ocala, FL · Marion County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (2 reviews)
3731 NE 7th St, Ocala, FL 34470
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Quick Facts

Capacity
150 children
Age range (listing information)
2months-12yeas
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Type of Care
Full-Day Care, Half-Day / Part-Day Care, Before School, After School, Drop-in / Hourly
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Languages
English, spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates

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Free and funded programs

Free VPK hours (Voluntary Prekindergarten)
Florida DCF / Division of Early Learning (CARES provider search), as of Sep 2026.
Accepts School Readiness (child care financial assistance; a family copay may apply)
Florida DCF / Division of Early Learning (CARES provider search), as of Sep 2026.

Taking part in a program does not mean a place is open. Call the provider to ask about current availability.

VPK: who qualifies and how to apply
Who qualifies: A child who resides in Florida and will have attained the age of 4 years on or before 1 September is eligible during that school year or the following one. The eligibility section sets no income requirement. Eligibility ends when the child is admitted to kindergarten, or on reaching age 6 by 1 February.
Cost: The state pays for the VPK programme itself; the family portal describes VPK as a free educational program for 4-year-olds. A school-year programme delivered by a private provider must comprise at least 540 instructional hours. The sources reviewed do not address what a provider may charge for care outside the VPK hours, so ask your provider about any wraparound care.
Places: Being eligible does not guarantee a place. Public schools must admit all eligible children who apply to a summer programme, but school districts may limit the number of students admitted to a school-year programme based on available space.
How to apply: Apply to your early learning coalition through the state's single point of entry, the Early Learning Family Portal. Applicants in Lake County are directed to a separate application system. Apply with Early learning coalitions, under rules set by the State Board of Education (opens in new tab)
From FreePreschool.us (opens in new tab), checked against official sources Sep 2026.
School Readiness: who qualifies and how to apply
Who qualifies: Enrolment follows a statutory priority order rather than a single income cut-off. The highest priorities are children under 13 in families receiving temporary cash assistance subject to federal work requirements, and at-risk children younger than 9. Children from birth to kindergarten age in an economically disadvantaged working family come next. 'Economically disadvantaged' means a family income that does not exceed 55 percent of the state median income.
Cost: This is a subsidy, not a free programme. Coalitions must implement a parent sliding fee scale that increases in relation to family income. Coalitions may waive the copayment for at-risk children and in defined hardship circumstances, including homelessness and while a parent takes part in a Head Start or Early Head Start programme.
Places: School readiness is not an entitlement. Coalitions enrol eligible children contingent upon the availability of funds, and if funding becomes insufficient children are disenrolled in reverse priority order.
How to apply: Apply online through the Early Learning Family Portal, the same state entry point used for VPK. Applicants in Lake County are directed to a separate application system. Apply with Early learning coalitions, under rules set by the State Board of Education (opens in new tab)
From FreePreschool.us (opens in new tab), checked against official sources Sep 2026.

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Contact Information

📞 (352) 694-7440
3731 NE 7th St
Ocala, FL 34470
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✓ Licensed Child Care Facility
Active License
License Number
C05MA0215
Licensed Since
2021
Active Through
May 6, 2027
Issued By
Florida Department of Children & Families
Licensor
Jannie Edwards
Accreditation
National Accreditation Commission
District Office
Judicial Circuit 5 <br/> 1601 W. Gulf Atlantic Hwy., Box #80 C <br/> Wildwood, Florida 34785

Reviews

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Concerned grandmother
2023-10-18 14:57:05
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I have used this provider for less than 6 months

Do NOT put you children in these peoples care!!!

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Aracelis Martinez
2022-09-12 13:12:40
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I was excited for this school. Unfortunately over the time of about 2 years I realized that every incident was down played… not investigated and always talked about as a brush of because “that’s just how kids are”. The majority of the kids in this facility have meltdowns in the morning not wanting to let go of their parents MY CHILD INCLUDED. ?? I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone, i got tired of bringing up situations to the director because i felt as though it wasn’t a “major concern” every time I did bring up an incident. The first year “we have never had any type of incident of this type” it was a medical issue due to the potty training. The second year my daughter expressed how a teacher grabbed her by her hair; I spoke with the teacher… my daughter wouldn’t look her in her eyes and was already squeezing my arm not to leave…. Different year, different teachers. My son was also attending this facility not potty trained and he was picked up with his privates out of his diaper with a change of pants I wasn’t informed about. I felt as though there shouldn’t be anything more I should address to the director. Theres never any accountability for anything on their behalf, only when I informed them my children would no longer attend the facility it became a BIG concern and I wish this would’ve been how they reacted from the beginning before I made the decision. PLEASE IF YOUR CHILD IS HAVING A MELTDOWN SWITCH TO A DIFFERENT SCHOOL! My daughter now attends a new school and she doesn’t squeeze me or tugs on my shirt she walks in all by herself, head held high with a big happy smile!

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About the Provider

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Welcome to BBO Preschool, a unique, creative program for children from 2 months through 12 years. Building Blocks of Ocala Preschool is a Gold Seal Accredited Preschool that provides a quality and learning environment for all children. Our teachers and staff provide a nurturing atmosphere of love through daily interaction with students and families in a fun learning environment. The curriculum is designed to develop the whole child, promoting growth in the various aspects of life: emotional, and physical.

Additional Information:

Provider First Licensed on: 9/6/05;

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00AM to 6:00PM
  • Tuesday7:00AM to 6:00PM
  • Wednesday7:00AM to 6:00PM
  • Thursday7:00AM to 6:00PM
  • Friday7:00AM to 6:00PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Has Violation
2026-07-24 No
2026-03-24 No
2025-12-04 No
2025-07-23 No
2025-04-08 No
2024-12-02 No
2024-07-22 No
2024-03-26 No
2023-11-29 No
2023-07-24 No
2023-04-03 No
2022-03-24

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