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Freedom Christian Academy

197 E Lavista St, Fruitland Park FL, 34731

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VPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity134 children

Overview

About Us

Freedom Christian Academy is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 134 children in Fruitland Park, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 3 years ago.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Freedom Christian Academy.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C05LA0256

ExpiresMay 30, 2027

Inspection History

3 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingSep '23

    Sep 6, 2023

    44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Kee… | 46-07: The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [attendace was not completed for the day by the teacher. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A Comments Attendance/roster was not complet…

  2. CleanJan '24
  3. CleanApr '24
  4. CleanAug '24
  5. FindingJan '25

    Jan 24, 2025

    12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Physical Environment [SR] Comments Licensing specialist witnessed 9 electrical o… | 33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 Comments Chi…

  6. FindingApr '25

    Apr 16, 2025

    46-07: The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [one year old class].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments At the time…

  7. FindingOct '25

    Oct 17, 2025

    04-01: Supervision of children in the [2 year old and 3 year old] group was inadequate in that [a child was left outside on the playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments An em…

  8. FindingJan '26

    Jan 9, 2026

    41-02: 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…

Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.

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.

What the record says

Provider highlights

Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. 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

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