Children's Emporium

Quick Facts

Capacity

163 children

Type of Care

Full-Day Care, Before School, After School

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

From FreePreschool.us, 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

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

About Florida's free preschool programs

Contact Information

📞 (772) 335-3083

2141 SE Lennard Rd

Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952

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✓ Licensed Child Care Facility

Active License

License Number

C19SL0074

Licensed Since

1986

Active Through

Oct 22, 2027

Issued By

Florida Department of Children & Families

Licensor

Kerry Wood

District Office

Judicial Circuit 19 <br/> 337 North US Highway 1, Benton Bldg. <br/> Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Reviews

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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

The staff is warm and friendly. The children truly learn a lot. I see children everyday not wanting to leave. The administration has great communication with parents and teachers. I feel these teachers love the children like their own. My children have been going here for years. I have tried other preschools but Children's Emporium is the best. I highly recommend you at least check it out.

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This daycare is a total disappointment. I do NOT recommend at all. Very unprofessional. Teachers on their personal cell phones making inappropriate calls in front of the children they are supposed to be supervising. Horrible.

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My family and I absolutely love this school! Everyone is so friendly, caring and loving with my kids. Highly recommend this school as my kids have attended since my oldest was an infant in 2006.

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About the Provider

Childrenâ€™s Emporium focuses on the development of emotional, social, intellectual, creative & physical skills of every child that is placed in our care. Our teachers are certified and maintain structured, closed classrooms. Donâ€™t just give us a call â€” come and experience the difference that the Childrenâ€™s Emporium makes.

Additional Information: Provider First Licensed on: 10/20/86;

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

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date	Has Violation

2026-09-09	No

2026-06-11	No

2026-05-11	Yes

2026-02-06	No

2025-09-08	No

2025-05-14	No

2025-01-07	No

2024-09-09	No

2024-08-22	Yes

2024-05-14	No

2024-02-14	Yes

2024-01-16	No

2023-09-20	No

2023-05-09	No

2023-01-10	No

2022-06-13

2022-05-19

2022-01-07

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