GATEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Substantial ComplianceWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 59 and 84. 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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On record in Florida.
2130 NW 26th St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 112 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:30AM to 6:00PM
Monday through Friday
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 GATEWAY 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
The public record
- License number
- S17BO0015
- License status
- Substantial Compliance
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 112 children
- Address
- 2130 NW 26th St, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33311
- County
- Broward County
- Phone
- +19544857012
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- December 28, 1996
- License expires
- September 30, 2026
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Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
5 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 6
- CleanApr '23
- CleanAug '23
FindingAug '24
Aug 27, 2024
05-01: Sec. 7-4.05(b), Ordinance: Prior to the first day of being employed by a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, shall have on file at the child care facility a… | 24-03: Sec. 7-5.03(i), Ordinance: All equipment must be installed safely and maintained in a safe condition. All play equipment shall be of substantial construction and free from rough edges, sharp corners, …
- CleanFeb '25
- CleanAug '25
- CleanApr '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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
- Licensing: License status: Substantial Compliance
Questions parents ask about GATEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Is GATEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- No. The Florida Department of Children and Families lists GATEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY as "Substantial Compliance", 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 S17BO0015, 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 GATEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY offer free VPK?
- Yes. GATEWAY 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.
Does GATEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows GATEWAY 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 GATEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY care for?
- GATEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is licensed for up to 112 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has GATEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 8 inspections at GATEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, 1 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.
