Oak Tree Christian Academy: Christian Daycare in North Ocala
A year-round Christian early learning center for infants through VPK, with meals, weekly devotionals and sign language, part of a small network that also runs centers in Alachua County.
By Darrin DeTorres, Only In Ocala · Last verified October 5, 2026
What is The Oak Tree Christian Academy of Ocala?
The Oak Tree Christian Academy of Ocala is a licensed, year-round Christian early learning center at 920 NE 35th St in north Ocala. It cares for children from 6 weeks old through VPK age from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and it accepts VPK and School Readiness families.
The Oak Tree Christian Academy of Ocala: verified facts
Last verified October 5, 2026 against the Florida DCF provider record and the provider's own pages
- Address
- 920 NE 35th St, Ocala, FL 34479
- Phone
- (352) 690-6868
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., year-round
- Ages
- 6 weeks to VPK age
- VPK
- Yes, free for eligible 4-year-olds
- Church or ministry
- A division of PASSAGE Family & Community Enrichment Center (founded by Pastor George and Lady Michele Dix)
- State license
- Licensed by Florida DCF, C05MA0195, capacity 149; accepts School Readiness
- Website
- oaktreechristianacademy.org
Tuition
Not published. Call for current rates.
Programs
- Infant
- Toddler
- Preschool
- VPK
- Summer enrichment for 3s and 4s
Where sources differ
- The state record name is "The Oak Tree Christian Academy of Ocala (South)".
Check inspection history on the Florida DCF child care provider search (search license C05MA0195).
See all Ocala church daycaresAbout the program
The Oak Tree Christian Academy of Ocala sits on NE 35th Street in north Ocala. Its website describes it as a division of PASSAGE Family & Community Enrichment Center, a ministry founded by Pastor George and Lady Michele Dix, which also operates Oak Tree centers in Alachua County.
The center cares for children from 6 weeks old until they leave for kindergarten. Its site mentions meals and formula, weekly devotionals, sign language and classroom computers for 3- and 4-year-olds, plus summer enrichment for preschoolers.
It is open year-round from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The state lists it as a licensed center with a capacity of 149 that offers both VPK and School Readiness.
Before you visit
Call ahead to ask about openings for your child's age, the current tuition and registration fees, and how faith is part of the day. If you plan to use VPK, apply for a Certificate of Eligibility through the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County before you enroll; the provider needs it to hold a VPK seat. Our tour checklist covers ratios, staff screening, safety and pickup rules.