Creative Beginnings Preschool: Infant Care, Preschool and VPK in Southeast Ocala
A licensed preschool for infants through age 5 that teaches through creative play, licensed by the state since 2010 and listed there as faith-based.
By Darrin DeTorres, Only In Ocala · Last verified October 5, 2026
What is Creative Beginnings Preschool?
Creative Beginnings Preschool is a licensed preschool at 5870 SE 85th Ln in southeast Ocala, listed as faith-based on its state record. It serves infants through age 5, offers VPK and a summer camp for ages 3 to 5, and is open from 7 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. on weekdays.
Creative Beginnings Preschool: verified facts
Last verified October 5, 2026 against the Florida DCF provider record and the provider's own pages
- Address
- 5870 SE 85th Ln, Ocala, FL 34472
- Phone
- (352) 245-2416
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:00 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
- Ages
- Infants through age 5
- VPK
- Yes, free for eligible 4-year-olds
- Church or ministry
- Listed as faith-based on its state record; the preschool does not name a church
- State license
- Licensed by Florida DCF, C05MA0120, capacity 224
Tuition
- Weekly: infants $240; ages 1–5 $215
- VPK: $165 a week, August–May
- Registration: $240 infants, $215 ages 1–5
- The rate page also covers the owner's Hollywood, Fla., school and does not say which campus it applies to
Source: the provider's published rates. Rates change; confirm before enrolling.
Programs
- Infant
- Toddler and preschool (ages 1–5)
- VPK
- Summer camp for ages 3–5
Check inspection history on the Florida DCF child care provider search (search license C05MA0120).
See all Ocala church daycaresAbout the program
Creative Beginnings Preschool is on SE 85th Lane in southeast Ocala, and the state has licensed it since 2010. Its state record lists it as faith-based; the preschool's own site mentions spiritual growth in its mission but does not name a church. The site calls this campus Creative Beginnings Preschool II, and the owner also runs a school in Hollywood, Fla.
It takes infants through age 5, with VPK and a summer camp for 3- to 5-year-olds, and teaches through creative play and hands-on activities. Its state record lists Frog Street curricula for infants, toddlers, threes and pre-K, and a licensed capacity of 224.
Its rate page lists $240 a week for infants and $215 for ages 1 to 5, but that page also covers the Hollywood school and does not say which campus it applies to. Confirm the Ocala rate when you call (352) 245-2416.
Frequently asked questions about Creative Beginnings Preschool
How long has Creative Beginnings Preschool been operating?
The state has licensed Creative Beginnings Preschool at 5870 SE 85th Ln since August 2010.
What ages does Creative Beginnings Preschool serve?
It serves infants through age 5, with VPK for 4-year-olds and a summer camp for children ages 3 to 5.
Is Creative Beginnings Preschool a faith-based school?
Its state record lists it as faith-based, and its mission mentions spiritual growth, but the preschool does not name a sponsoring church. Ask the director how faith is part of the day.
How much does Creative Beginnings Preschool cost?
Its rate page lists $240 a week for infants and $215 a week for ages 1 to 5, plus registration. The page also covers the owner's Hollywood, Fla., school, so confirm the Ocala rate by calling (352) 245-2416.
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.