1 / 4Light Years Ahead Academy, LLC
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 60 and 78. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
- Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
- Enforcement actions: not checked
- No state enforcement-action feed is available yet, so this score cannot confirm or rule out enforcement history.
1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
398 Douglas Ave, Altamonte Springs FL, 32714
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 6:30PM
- Licensed for
- 127 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 6:30PM
Monday through Friday
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Light Years Ahead Academy, LLC and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- After School
- Before School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C18SE0401
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 127 children
- Address
- 398 Douglas Ave, Altamonte Springs FL, 32714
- County
- Seminole County
- Phone
- +14078624737
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- November 30, 2022
- License expires
- November 29, 2026
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
4 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 8
FindingJul '23
Jul 6, 2023
45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Comments The facility did not have a current employ…
FindingNov '23
Nov 6, 2023
41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,…
FindingJul '24
Jul 26, 2024
33-13: Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (…
FindingNov '24
Nov 1, 2024
39-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parent signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [S…
- CleanMar '25
- CleanJul '25
- CleanNov '25
- CleanMar '26
Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.8 average comes from 122 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star114
- 4 star0
- 3 star1
- 2 star0
- 1 star7
Questions parents ask about Light Years Ahead Academy, LLC
Is Light Years Ahead Academy, LLC a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Light Years Ahead Academy, LLC holds Florida DCF licence C18SE0401, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on November 30, 2022. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Light Years Ahead Academy, LLC offer free VPK?
- Yes. Light Years Ahead Academy, LLC is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
Is Light Years Ahead Academy, LLC a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Light Years Ahead Academy, LLC holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Light Years Ahead Academy, LLC accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Light Years Ahead Academy, LLC participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
What are Light Years Ahead Academy, LLC's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 7 AM–6 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Light Years Ahead Academy, LLC care for?
- Light Years Ahead Academy, LLC is licensed for up to 127 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Light Years Ahead Academy, LLC had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 15 inspections at Light Years Ahead Academy, LLC, 5 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
