
The Ark Christian Academy
113 Ridge Center Dr, Davenport FL, 33837
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity41 children
Overview
About Us
The Ark Christian Academy is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 41 children in Davenport, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Polk County for 10 years.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C10PO0900
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingJan '23
Jan 6, 2023
12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Comments At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a missing ele… | 18-02: The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Comments At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor obse… | 24-22: Open packages of dried goods were not [ properly covered or sealed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, E Comments At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed Chex mix in the kitchen cabinet t… | 39-04: Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handb…
FindingMay '23
May 18, 2023
12-19: Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not… | 32-05: Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section … | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook… | 45-11: Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing., A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registr…
FindingSep '23
Sep 21, 2023
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments At the time of the inspection, the first classroom to the left has an area where a wall was take… | 12-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments At the time of the inspection, there is a cord in the entry of the facility…
FindingJan '24
Jan 19, 2024
33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 …
FindingMay '24
May 21, 2024
01-03: The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S. Comments At the time of the inspection the licensing specialist observed advertisement for the facility did not co… | 31-01: Toys, equipment and/or furnishings available to the children in care were not age appropriate in that [the children that were in the classroom were required more stimuli and engagement than what was p… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments At the time of the inspection the licensing specialist obs… | 43-02: The facility did not have a fully-completed enrollment form (CF-FSP Form 5219) or equivalent form for the child(ren) in care. CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 Comments At the time of the inspection the licen…
FindingJan '25
Jan 22, 2025
33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments At the time… | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ…
FindingMay '25
May 15, 2025
28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Comments At the time of the inspection, the water containers in the 2- & 3-… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments At the time of the inspection, the child listed in the sup…
FindingMay '26
May 19, 2026
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that there was peeling paint on… | 12-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Comments At the time of the inspection, there was a bucket with a mop and water acce… | 14-01: All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist m… | 14-02: All reading, painting and other close work areas did not have lighting equivalent to 50 foot candles on the work surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, B Comments At the time of the inspection, the lic… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per m
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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.
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