South Gulf County Early Learning Center

Licensed for 246 children. Takes School Readiness Program, runs Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program and offers Head Start.

176 Church Ave, Port St Joe, FL, 32456

Listing details last changed Oct 1, 2026

South Gulf County Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Port St Joe, Florida.

Capacity

246

License & details for South Gulf County Early Learning Center

Facility type
Child Care Facility
License
Birth to SA
License status
licensed
Expires
Jan 23, 2027
County
Gulf
Accepts subsidy
Yes

Programs & services

Public programs
Head StartState Pre-KChildcare subsidy vouchers
Schedules
Full Day, Before School, After School
Meals provided
Food Served

License and inspection timeline for South Gulf County Early Learning Center

  1. First licensed

    January 2013

    13 years on the state record

An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.

How it compares in Port St Joe

Port St Joe has 3 licensed centers. South Gulf County Early Learning Center is one of 2 that offer Pre-K and one of 2 that accept child care subsidy.

View all centers in Port St Joe →

Paying for care in Florida

School Readiness Program (opens in a new tab) is Florida’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Florida Department of Education.

The state record lists this center as accepting subsidy. Confirm with the center before you enroll.

Ways to pay for childcare in Florida→

Tour checklist for South Gulf County Early Learning Center

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Why these questions matter

Questions parents ask about South Gulf County Early Learning Center

Does South Gulf County Early Learning Center accept child care subsidy?

The state record lists South Gulf County Early Learning Center as accepting child care subsidy, such as Florida's child care subsidy program (School Readiness Program). Confirm with the center before you enroll.

Does South Gulf County Early Learning Center offer Pre-K or Head Start?

The state record lists South Gulf County Early Learning Center as taking Head Start and State Pre-K (Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program). Ask the center about openings and how to apply.

How many children is South Gulf County Early Learning Center licensed for?

The state record lists a capacity of 246 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.

Is South Gulf County Early Learning Center licensed, and when was it last inspected?

The Florida record lists South Gulf County Early Learning Center's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.

Where this information comes from

Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Florida Department of Children and Families (opens in a new tab)

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Florida Department of Children and Families or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Oct 27, 2026 · Source: Florida Department of Children and Families public records · Check this license on Provider Search (Florida) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →

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