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North Ridge Christian Preschool

2250 State Road 17 S, Haines City FL, 33844

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VPKSchool ReadinessFaith-basedCenter-basedAfter SchoolFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity194 children

Overview

About Us

North Ridge Christian Preschool is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 194 children in Haines City, Florida. The program has served Haines City families for over 23 years, according to its DCF licensing record.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Florida School Readiness subsidies. The provider identifies as a faith-based program in its DCF filing. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting North Ridge Christian Preschool.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C10PO0118

ExpiresMar 31, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingAug '24

    Aug 26, 2024

    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, …

  2. FindingNov '24

    Nov 26, 2024

    04-18: An unscreened individual was left alone with children in care. s.435.06(2)(a), F.S. and CCF Handbook, Section 5.2, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments At the… | 17-05: The facilitys outdoor play space was not enclosed with fencing or walls a minimum of 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Co… | 17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR… | 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, … | 28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were

  3. FindingJan '25

    Jan 8, 2025

    32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [large play equipement that has two slides and the swings] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page…

  4. FindingFeb '25

    Feb 20, 2025

    32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings and around the large stationary equipment that has many slides.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health an…

  5. FindingMar '25

    Mar 26, 2025

    13-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safet… | 28-04: Formula and/or food brought from home was not labeled with the childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.6, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At th… | 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… | 33-17: Child care personnel who completed ELFL health and safety modules did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.2.a. and 3.2.C Training Requireme… | 41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification o

  6. FindingJul '25

    Jul 25, 2025

    32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the large play equipement] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [S…

  7. FindingNov '25

    Nov 17, 2025

    13-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safet… | 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 (Section 2.1… | 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… | 33-16: All child care personnel who completed DCF training did not complete additional DEL-approved health and safety training by required date. (Section 3.2.A.1. and 3.2.C Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR…

  8. FindingMar '26

    Mar 25, 2026

    12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection,… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swing sets] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments At …

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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