Recognition of Excellence · Boca Raton, FL · 2026

Fuller Center (Florence Fuller Child Development Centers — West Campus)

10130 185th St S, Boca Raton, FL 33498
https://www.fullercenterfl.org
🏆 Ranked #8 in Boca Raton · 7.7 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 100 in Florida
Top 100 in Florida
Among the top 100 childcare centers statewide — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of licensed centers across Florida.
Top 3 in Boca Raton
Top 3 in Boca Raton
Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Boca Raton across all 11 quality dimensions.
Most Compassionate
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Boca Raton. Captures how families describe staff empathy and the emotional environment.
Full Ranking Detail
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Florence Fuller Child Development Centers West Campus at 10130 185th St S is a NAEYC-accredited nonprofit serving West Boca Raton. It operates the only Head Start program in Boca Raton and provides Early Head Start for infants/toddlers, VPK for 4-year-olds, School Readiness / ELC subsidized care, and afterschool programming through age 12. ELIGIBILITY NOTE: DCF licensing data flags this location's subtype as 'School Age Only,' but Florence Fuller's own program descriptions and Head Start records confirm infant, toddler, and preschool services at the West Campus. Center is treated as ELIGIBLE. GreatSchools lists 5.0/5 from 2 reviews. No Google Maps or Yelp star rating confirmed through public search.

Safety8.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness8.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion9.0
Management8.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes6.0
Extracurriculars8.0

Programs & curriculum

Curriculum & approach: Fuller Academy (K-3 elementary school) uses B.E.S.T. Standards with project-based and inquiry-based learning. Curriculum emphasizes personalized learning tailored to each student's strengths and interests, with small class sizes for individualized teacher attention.

Programs & activities: Offers Fuller Academy school program (K-3), afterschool programs with extended hours, summer camp (K-5) with outdoor sports, swimming, field trips, arts & crafts, nature activities, academic enrichment and computer classes. Special enrichment includes physical education, field trips, art, yoga, technology integration, and Butterfly Club environmental program. Evening ESOL classes for parents also available at this location.

What sets it apart: West Campus location at 10130 185th St S serves as main Fuller Academy site. Gold Seal Quality Care certification. Breakfast, lunch, snack provided at school. Afterschool hours available daily including teacher work days and school breaks. ESOL classes include complimentary dinner and childcare until 8pm.

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Top 100 in Florida
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Top 3 in Boca Raton
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Most Compassionate
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