Future Stars Academy Of Ocala, LLC

Quick Facts

Capacity

160 children

Type of Care

Full-Day Care, Half-Day / Part-Day Care, Before School, After School, Drop-in / Hourly

Subsidized Program

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Free and funded programs

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.

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

From FreePreschool.us, checked against official sources Sep 2026.

About Florida's free preschool programs

Contact Information

📞 (352) 237-7022

1945 SW 31st Ave

Ocala, FL 34474

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🌐 futurestarsacademyfl.com/

✓ Licensed Child Care Facility

Active License

License Number

C05MA0065

Licensed Since

2005

Active Through

May 12, 2027

Issued By

Florida Department of Children & Families

Licensor

Linda Mahone

Accreditation

Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment

District Office

Judicial Circuit 5 <br/> 1601 W. Gulf Atlantic Hwy., Box #80 C <br/> Wildwood, Florida 34785

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About the Provider

Future Stars Academy, Ocala’s premiere preschool, pre- kindergarten & Child Care for ages 1-5 has enjoyed an exemplary reputation for years. Licensed and Accredited by the State of Florida with approved Curriculum.

Future Stars Academy offers its leading child care services, preschool services and pre-kindergarten services to the City limits of Ocala, conveniently located by the Ocala Business District. Our main emphasis on Independent Child Development and our curricular activities are designed to encourage self- confidence and social skills. We provide year-round day care programs and Summer Camps. We understand the special needs of parents and offer varying schedules with hours available from 6:30 am to 6 pm weekdays 12 months a year.

Additional Information: Provider First Licensed on: 5/13/05;

Hours of Operation

Monday6:30AM to 6:00PM
Tuesday6:30AM to 6:00PM
Wednesday6:30AM to 6:00PM
Thursday6:30AM to 6:00PM
Friday6:30AM to 6:00PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date	Has Violation

2026-08-03	No

2026-04-09	No

2025-12-19	No

2025-08-07	No

2025-07-30	Yes

2025-04-30	No

2025-01-07	No

2024-10-08	No

2024-08-23	Yes

2024-03-29	No

2023-12-11	Yes

2023-09-05	No

2023-08-01	Yes

2023-04-04	No

2023-03-29	Yes

2022-04-06

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