Praise Is What We Do Early Learning Christian Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 56 and 78. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
- Parent reviews
- Accreditation
- Profile details
- Staff qualifications: not checked
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On record in Florida.
1780 W 45th St, Jacksonville FL, 32209
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 131 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:00AM 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 Praise Is What We Do Early Learning 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
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C04DU0555
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 131 children
- Address
- 1780 W 45th St, Jacksonville FL, 32209
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19047651830
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 14, 2016
- License expires
- January 13, 2027
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
7 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 8
- CleanMay '23
- CleanSep '23
- CleanDec '23
FindingMar '24
Mar 13, 2024
11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments Child care personnel listed on the … | 47-01: Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Comments Child care personnel l…
- CleanMay '25
- CleanSep '25
- CleanDec '25
- CleanMay '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
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 4.3 average comes from 10 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star8
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star1
- 1 star1
Questions parents ask about Praise Is What We Do Early Learning Christian Academy
Is Praise Is What We Do Early Learning Christian Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Praise Is What We Do Early Learning Christian Academy holds Florida DCF licence C04DU0555, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 14, 2016. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Praise Is What We Do Early Learning Christian Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. Praise Is What We Do Early Learning 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.
Is Praise Is What We Do Early Learning Christian Academy a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. Praise Is What We Do Early Learning Christian Academy holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does Praise Is What We Do Early Learning Christian Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Praise Is What We Do Early Learning 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 Praise Is What We Do Early Learning Christian Academy care for?
- Praise Is What We Do Early Learning Christian Academy is licensed for up to 131 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Praise Is What We Do Early Learning Christian Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at Praise Is What We Do Early Learning 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.
