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Higher Learning Christian Academy Inc.

1844 54th St S, Gulfport FL, 33707

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School ReadinessCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity39 children

Overview

About Us

Higher Learning Christian Academy Inc. is a licensed child care center with a mid-sized DCF-licensed capacity of 39 children in Gulfport, Florida.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida School Readiness subsidies. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Higher Learning Christian Academy Inc..

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C06PI0538

ExpiresMar 10, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 4 with findings in the last 4

  1. FindingMay '25

    May 21, 2025

    01-01: Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [2 year old] group of children as evidenced by [Staff was outside of the building and left the 2 year old classroom unsupervise… | 11-01: An unscreened individual was left alone to supervise children in care. Comments Staff must dismiss staff member until a clearinghouse screening is submitted and sent to licensing and must be read "Eli… | 12-01: See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Comments Submit proof of education for the staff listed on the Personnel Summary fo…

  2. FindingAug '25

    Aug 15, 2025

    12-07: See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have documentation to show a start date in the introductory coursein child care within 90 days of employment in the child car… | 17-01: Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [Licensing observed 7 children and 3 were marked in]. Comments Submit cor… | 27-01: The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. Comments Fire inspection expired on 7-22-25 28. Telephone VI.B. Compliance 29. Fire Drills.…

  3. FindingNov '25

    Nov 18, 2025

    16-02: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7) Comments Submit 2 page of enrollment form for the child listed on the Children's Summary form. Due D… | 16-11: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not c… | 17-01: Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [Licensing specialist observed 7 children and 5 were marked in]. (Section…

  4. FindingMay '26

    May 28, 2026

    04-01: There was no second person on the premises available for emergency purposes as evidenced by [when i arrived there was one staff member on site for 15 minutes]. Comments The Director understands the re…

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

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Signals of care

Strengths

  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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