PROVISIONALLY APPROVED VPK PROVIDERS
2014 – 2015
Citrus County
Subject to Change
Note that the maximum Readiness Rate possible is 100
A Fresh Start Learning Center, Inc
Kechia Williams
Provider Readiness Rate: 67
ABC Preschool Academy
Barbara Balser
Provider Readiness Rate: 50
All About Kids Daycare / Preschool
Ginger Washburn
Provider Readiness Rate: 82
All About Kids Preschool
Ginger Washburn
Provider Readiness Rate: 87
Address: 205 S Seminole Ave.
City, State, Zip: Inverness, FL 34452
Phone: 352-341-1559
Services: Monday – Friday, full/part-time day care,
before/after school care, night care, infant care,
transportation, food served, school readiness
Curriculum: Planning Guide to Preschool
Inst. Credentials: FCCP
Teacher/Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 M-F
Address: 2301 Carter St.
City, State, Zip: Inverness, FL 34453
Phone: 352-344-4422
Services: Monday – Friday, full or half day care,
before/after school care, drop-in care, school readiness
Curriculum: DLM Express
Inst. Credentials: FCCP
Teacher/Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: Class A: 9:00 – 12:30 M-F, Class B:
2:15 -5:45 M-F.
Address: 614 S. Thompson Ave.
City, State, Zip: Lecanto, FL 34461
Phone: 352-746-2828
Services: Monday – Friday, full or half day care,
before/after school care, infant care, school readiness
Curriculum: Creative Curriculum, Beyond Centers &
Circle Time.
Inst. Credentials: FCCP
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 M-F
Address: 862 S. Lecanto Hwy.
City, State, Zip: Lecanto, FL. 34461
Phone: 352-746-7737
Services: Monday – Friday, full or half day care, drop-in,
before/after school care, infant care, food served, school
readiness.
Curriculum: Creative Curriculum
Inst. Credentials: FCCP
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 M-F
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America’s Angels
Christi Wadsworth
Provider Readiness Rate: 75
Ark Angels Christian Preschool
Tresia Presswood
Provider Readiness Rate: 100
Bright Beginnings Preschool
Nichola Southey
Provider Readiness Rate: 100
Caterpillar Clubhouse Learning Ctr. of Citrus Co.
Rebecca Mehringer
Provider Readiness Rate: 100
Central Ridge Elementary
Citrus County School District
Provider Readiness Rate: 71
Address: 2362 Norvell Bryant Hwy.
City, State, Zip: Hernando, FL 34442
Phone: 352-637-1005
Services: Monday – Friday, full or half day care,
before/after school care, food served, school readiness
Curriculum: High Reach, Creative Curriculum
Inst. Credentials: MA/FCCP
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 1/11 – 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 M-F
Address: 9565 W. Cedar Street
City, State, Zip: Crystal River, FL 34428
Phone: 352-795-2360
Services: Monday – Friday, full or half day care, drop-in
care, before/after school care, infant care, food served,
transportation, school readiness
Curriculum: Preschool Essentials
Inst. Credentials: FCCP
Teacher/Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 M-F
Address: 4801 N. Citrus Ave.
City, State, Zip: Crystal River, FL 34428
Phone: 352-795-1240
Services: Monday – Friday, full/part-time care,
before/after school care, infant care, food served.
Curriculum: Early Literacy & Learning Model
Inst. Credentials: FCCP
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 1/11 - 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 M-F
Address: 7975 W. Grover Cleveland Blvd.
City, State, Zip: Homosassa, FL. 34448
Phone: 352-503-2048
Services: Monday – Friday, full/part-time care,
birth to five care.
Curriculum: Early Literacy and Learning Model
Inst. Credentials: BA, FCCP
Teacher/Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 M-F
Address: 185 W. Citrus Springs Blvd.
City, State, Zip: Citrus Springs, FL 34448
Phone: 352-726-1931
Services: Tuesday – Thursday, food served
Curriculum: Early Literacy and Learning Model/Plus,
Second Step
Inst. Credentials: All Certified Teachers
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:30 – 3:30 T-TH
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Citrus Preschool Academy
Heidi Swander
Provider Readiness Rate: 88
Citrus Springs Elementary
Citrus County School District
Provider Readiness Rate: 81
Countryside Preschool, Inc.
Cassie Romanik
Provider Readiness Rate: 82
Crystal River Preschool
Jennifer Hough
Provider Readiness Rate: 81
Crystal River Primary
Citrus County School District
Provider Readiness Rate: 100
Floral City Elementary
Citrus County School District
Provider Readiness Rate: 73
Address: 243 NE 7th Terrace
City, State, Zip: Crystal River, FL 34428
Phone: 352-563-6060
Services: Monday – Friday, full day care, before/after
school care, infant care, school readiness
Curriculum: Complete Daily Curriculum
Inst. Credentials: FCCP
Teacher/Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 M-F
Address: 3570 W. Century Blvd.
City, State, Zip: Citrus Springs, FL 34433
Phone: 352-344-4079
Services: Tuesday – Thursday, food served
Curriculum: Early Literacy and Learning Model/Plus,
Second Step
Inst. Credentials: All Certified Teachers
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:30 – 3:30 T-TH
Address: 3370 N. Citrus Ave.
City, State, Zip: Crystal River, FL 34428
Phone: 352-795-6890
Services: Monday – Friday, full or half day care,
before/after school care, infant care, transportation, food
served, school readiness
Curriculum: Planning Guide to Preschool
Inst. Credentials: FCCP
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 1/11 – 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 M-F
Address: 638 NE First St.
City, State, Zip: Crystal River, FL 34429
Phone: 352-795-2266
Services: Monday – Friday, full or half day care,
before/after school care, infant care, transportation, food
served, school readiness
Curriculum: Creative Curriculum
Inst. Credentials: AS/NECC/FCCP
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: Class A: 9:30 – 12:30 M-F, Class B:
2:30 – 5:30 M-F.
Address: 947 NE 6th St.
City, State, Zip: Crystal River, FL 34428
Phone: 352-795-2211
Services: Tuesday – Thursday, food served
Curriculum: Early Literacy and Learning Model, Second
Step
Inst. Credentials: All Certified Teachers
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:30 – 3:30 T-TH
Address: 8457 E. Marvin Ave.
City, State, Zip: Floral City, FL 34436
Phone: 352-726-1554
Services: Tuesday – Thursday, food served
Curriculum: Early Literacy and Learning Model, Second
Step
Inst. Credentials: All Certified Teachers
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:30 – 3:30 T-TH
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Forest Ridge Elementary
Citrus County School District
Provider Readiness Rate: 89
Guardian Angel
Roberta Swander
Provider Readiness Rate: 89
Hernando Elementary
Citrus County School District
Provider Readiness Rate: 83
Homosassa Elementary
Citrus County School District
Provider Readiness Rate: 73
Inverness Primary
Citrus County School District
Provider Readiness Rate: 100
Kiz “R” Russ
Ashley Gilbert
Provider Readiness Rate: 100
Address: 2927 N. Forest Ridge Blvd.
City, State, Zip: Hernando, FL 34442
Phone: 352-527-1808
Services: Tuesday – Thursday, food served
Curriculum: Early Literacy and Learning Model, Second
Step
Inst. Credentials: All Certified Teachers
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:30 – 3:30 T-TH
Address: 815 W. Hampshire Blvd.
City, State, Zip: Beverly Hills, FL 34465
Phone: 352-746-4888
Services: Monday – Friday, full or half day care,
before/after school care, food served, school readiness
Curriculum: ABEKA
Inst. Credentials: FCCP/NECC/BA
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:00–12:00 M-F
Address: 2975 E. Trailblazer Ln.
City, State, Zip: Hernando, FL. 34442
Phone: 352-726-1833
Services: Tuesday – Thursday, food served
Curriculum: Early Literacy and Learning Model, Second
Step
Inst. Credentials: All Certified Teachers
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:30 – 3:30 T-TH
Address: 10935 W. Yulee Dr.
City, State, Zip: Homosassa, FL 34446
Phone: 352-628-2953
Services: Tuesday – Thursday, food served
Curriculum: Early Literacy and Learning Model, Second
Step
Inst. Credentials: All Certified Teachers
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:30 – 3:30 T-TH
Address: 206 S. Line Ave.
City, State, Zip: Inverness, FL 34452
Phone: 352-726-2632
Services: Tuesday – Thursday, food served
Curriculum: Early Literacy and Learning Model, Second
Step
Inst. Credentials: All Certified Teachers
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:30 – 3:30 T-TH
Address: 307 Zephyr Str.
City, State, Zip: Inverness, FL. 34450
Phone: 352-344-4106
Services: Full and half day, drop-in care, before/after
school, weekend/night care, infant care, transportation,
food served, school readiness
Curriculum: Creative Curriculum
Inst. Credentials: FCCP
Teacher/Pupil Ratio: 1/11
Class Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 M-F
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Koala Tee Academy
Debra Waller
Provider Readiness Rate: 71
Lecanto Primary
Citrus County School District
Provider Readiness Rate: 86
Little Disciples, Inc.
Janet Callejas
Provider Readiness Rate: N/A
Little Friends Learning Center
Lisa Kennedy
Provider Readiness Rate: 75
Noah’s Ark School Readiness Center, Inc.
Charlotte Eadler
Provider Readiness Rate: 71
Address: 5640 S. Florida Ave.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 982
City, State, Zip: Floral City, FL 34436
Phone: 352-344-9338
Services: Monday – Friday, full or half day care, drop-in
care, before/after school care, food served, school
readiness
Curriculum: Creative Curriculum
Inst. Credentials: FCCP
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 1/11 – 2/20
Class Schedule: Class A: 9:00 – 12:30 M-F,
Class B: 2:00 – 5:30 M-F.
Address: 3790 W. Educational Path
City, State, Zip: Lecanto, FL 34461
Phone: 352-746-2220
Services: Tuesday – Thursday, food served
Curriculum: Early Literacy and Learning Model, Second
Step
Inst. Credentials: All Certified Teachers
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:30 – 3:30 T-TH
Address: 5612 W. Gulf to Lake Highway
City, State, Zip: Crystal River, FL 34429
Phone: 352-564-0300
Services: Monday – Friday, full time day care,
before/after school care, morning/afternoon snacks
provided
Curriculum: ABEKA, High Reach
Instr. Credentials: FCCP
Teacher/Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 M-F
Address: 416 US Hwy. 41S, Inverness, FL. 34450
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 130
City, State, Zip: Inverness, FL. 34451
Phone: 352-344-5487
Services: Monday – Friday, full or half day care,
before/after school care, transportation, food served,
school readiness.
Curriculum: ABEKA, Wee Learn
Inst. Credentials: FCCP
Teacher/Pupil Ratio: 1/11 - 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 M-F
Address: 125 Talmage Ave.
City, State, Zip: Inverness, FL 34450-3937
Phone: 352-344-8899
Services: Monday – Friday, full or half day care,
before/after school care, infant care, transportation, food
served, school readiness
Curriculum: Investigator, Kaplan Planning Guide
Inst. Credentials: FCCP
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 8:30 – 11:30 M-F
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Noah’s Christian Academy
Linda Barber
Provider Readiness Rate: 85
North Oak Christian Academy
Donna Durr
Provider Readiness Rate: 90
Playcare Early Learning Center, LLC
Martha Seijas
Provider Readiness Rate: 80
Pleasant Grove Elementary
Citrus County School District
Provider Readiness Rate: 69
Precious Cargo Preschool, Inc.
Linda DeBusk
Provider Readiness Rate: 72
Rock Crusher Elementary
Citrus County School District
Provider Readiness Rate: 88
Address: 3429 W. Dunnellon Rd.
City, State, Zip: Dunnellon, FL 34433
Phone: 352-489-2820
Services: Monday – Friday, full or half day care,
before/after school care, school readiness
Curriculum: Wee Learn
Inst. Credentials: FCCP/BA
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 M-F
Address: 9324 N. Elkcam Blvd.
City, State, Zip: Citrus Springs, FL 34433
Phone: 352-489-3359
Services: Monday – Friday, full or half day care,
before/after school care, school readiness
Curriculum: Wee Learn
Inst. Credentials: AS/FCCP
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 1/11 - 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 M-F
Address: 215 S. Apopka Ave.
City, State, Zip: Inverness, FL. 34452
Phone: 352-419-6584
Services: Monday – Friday, full day or half day care,
before/after school care, drop-in, food served.
Curriculum: Creative Curriculum
Inst. Credentials: BA
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 1/11
Class Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 M-F
Address: 630 Pleasant Grove Rd.
City, State, Zip: Inverness, FL 34452
Phone: 352-637-4400
Services: Tuesday – Thursday, food served
Curriculum: Early Literacy and Learning Model, Second
Step
Inst. Credentials: Certified Teachers
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:30 – 3:30 T-TH
Address: 3521 S. Michigan Blvd.
City, State, Zip: Homosassa, FL 34448
Phone: 352-628-3719
Services: Monday – Friday, full or half day care,
before/after school care, transportation, food served,
school readiness
Curriculum: DLM Early Childhood Express
Inst. Credentials: BA/FCCP
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:30 – 12:30 M-F
Address: 814 S. Rock Crusher Rd.
City, State, Zip: Homosassa, FL 34446
Phone: 352-795-2010
Services: Tuesday – Thursday, food served
Curriculum: Early Literacy and Learning Model, Second
Step
Inst. Credentials: Certified Teachers
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:30 – 3:30 T-TH
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Saint John Paul II
Marie Toni Watkins
Provider Readiness Rate: N/A
Seven Rivers Christian School
Cheri Simek
Provider Readiness Rate: 84
Solid Rock Christian Academy
Charity Eadler
Provider Readiness Rate: 90
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Preschool/Precious Lambs
Kay-Lynn Johnston
Provider Readiness Rate: 94
Tadpoles Learning Center
Tina Tetterton
Provider Readiness Rate: 94
Teddy Bear of Citrus Co. Inc.
Caroline Loggins
Provider Readiness Rate: 58
Address: 4341 W Homosassa Trail
City, State, Zip: Lecanto, FL 34461
Phone: 352-746-2020
Services: Monday – Friday, food served, after school,
before school, full-time, part-time, school year.
Curriculum: Creative Curriculum
Inst. Credentials: AS
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 8:00 – 11:15 M – F
Address: 4221 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy.
City, State, Zip: Lecanto, FL. 34461
Phone: 352-746-5696
Services: Monday – Friday, full or half day care
Curriculum: Creative Curriculum
Inst. Credentials: MA/BA/NECC
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 1/11 – 2/20
Class Schedule: Class A: 8:30 – 11:45 M-F, Class B &
C: 8:30 – 3:00 M, W & F.
Address: 972 N. Christy Way
City, State, Zip: Inverness, FL. 34452
Phone: 352-726-9788
Services: Monday – Friday, full day, before and after
school
Curriculum: A-Beka
Inst. Credentials: FCCP
Teacher/Pupil Ratio: 1/11 – 2/20
Class Schedule: 8:30 – 11:45 M-F
Address: 6150 N Lecanto Hwy.
City, State, Zip: Beverly Hills, FL 34465
Phone: 352-489-3027
Services: Monday – Friday, half day care
Curriculum: High Scope
Inst. Credentials: BA/FCCP
Teacher/Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 8:30 – 12:15 M-F
Address: 212 N. Apopka Ave.
City, State, Zip: Inverness, FL 34450
Phone: 352-560-4222
Services: Monday – Friday, full or half day care,
before/after school care, food served, school readiness
Curriculum: Creative Curriculum
Inst. Credentials: FCCP
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 1/11 - 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 M-F
Address: 109 S. Pleasant Grove Rd.
City, State, Zip: Inverness, FL 34452
Phone: 352-637-3332
Services: Monday – Friday, full day care, before/after
school care, food served, School Readiness
Curriculum: Early Literacy & Learning Model Plus
Inst. Credentials: FCCP
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 M-F
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Tiny Treasures Child Care Center and Preschool, Inc.
Wanda Harrington
Provider Readiness Rate: 58
Today’s Child
Lora Walls
Provider Readiness Rate: 86
Wee Care Day Care, Inc.
Cynthia Townsend
Provider Readiness Rate: 79
Address: 13 N. Melbourne St.
City, State, Zip: Beverly Hills, FL 34465
Phone: 352-527-8440
Services: Monday – Friday, full or half day care,
before/after school care, infant care, school readiness
Curriculum: High Reach, Woven Word, Planning Guide
to Preschool Curriculum
Inst. Credentials: AS/FCCP
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 1/11 - 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 M-F.
Address: 116 Trout Avenue
City, State, Zip: Inverness, FL 34450
Phone: 352-344-9444
Services: Monday – Friday, full or half day care,
before/after school care, food served, school readiness
Curriculum: Creative Curriculum
Inst. Credentials: FCCP
Teacher/Pupil Ratio: 1/11 - 2/20
Class Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 M-F
Address: 910 NE 5th Ave.
City, State, Zip: Crystal River, FL 34428
Phone: 352-795-3515
Services: Monday – Friday, full or half day care,
before/after school care, infant care, transportation, food
served, school readiness
Curriculum: Creative Curriculum
Inst. Credentials: NECC
Teacher / Pupil Ratio: 2/20
Class Schedule: 8:45 – 11:45 M-F.
N/A - This provider did not operate a VPK Program during the 2012-2013 year OR a Kindergarten
Readiness Rate could not be calculated for this provider due to fewer than 4 children meeting substantial
completion of the VPK Program during 2012-2013.
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