Highland Christian Academy
ExemptWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 42 and 66. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Parent reviews: not checked
- No parent reviews on file yet, so this category is excluded from the score.
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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
441 S Highland Ave, Apopka FL, 32703
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 201 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:00AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Highland Christian Academy 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
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- X09OR0096
- License status
- Exempt
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 201 children
- Address
- 441 S Highland Ave, Apopka FL, 32703
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- +14078860015
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- September 2, 2009
- License expires
- October 2, 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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
1 clean inspection · 4 with findings in the last 5
FindingMay '23
May 26, 2023
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. (…
FindingOct '24
Oct 24, 2024
40-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comment…
FindingMar '25
Mar 21, 2025
23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, … | 40-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comment…
FindingMay '25
May 27, 2025
40-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comment…
- CleanJan '26
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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
- Licensing: License status: Exempt
Questions parents ask about Highland Christian Academy
Is Highland Christian Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- No. The Florida Department of Children and Families lists Highland Christian Academy as "Exempt", which means it operates without a DCF child care licence rather than under one. Exempt providers remain on the DCF public record under record number X09OR0096, and Florida still requires background screening of their staff, but they are not licensed and are not inspected on the same schedule. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Highland Christian Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Highland Christian Academy 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 Highland Christian Academy a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Highland Christian Academy holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Highland Christian Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Highland Christian Academy 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.
How many children can Highland Christian Academy care for?
- Highland Christian Academy is licensed for up to 201 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Highland Christian Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 13 inspections at Highland Christian Academy, 4 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.
