
Greater Heights Academy
993 NW Lake Jeffery Rd, Lake City FL, 32055
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity76 children
Overview
About Us
Greater Heights Academy is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 76 children in Lake City, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Columbia County for 8 years.
Programs on record for this provider include 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 Greater Heights Academy.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
X03CO0010
Inspection History
1 clean inspection · 4 with findings in the last 5
- CleanMay '24
FindingMay '25
May 7, 2025
05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [a second signature on the transportation log.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comment… | 21-14: The toileting facility did not have: [ paper towels or hand drying machines] , and within the reach of children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, H (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environme… | 30-01: Diapering occurred in a room that did not have a hand washing station or did not have a hand washing station in an adjoining area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page … | 43-01: Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) …
FindingFeb '26
Feb 24, 2026
12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments The f… | 13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (S… | 30-02: The hand washing station in the diapering area did not include [ running water]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments The hand…
FindingMar '26
Mar 5, 2026
12-18: The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments In th…
FindingMay '26
May 13, 2026
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [30] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General… | 05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [Signature of second staff member was missing on many Transportation Logs]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Genera… | 06-02: The drivers personnel record did not include [ A valid Florida drivers license, An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive, Valid certificate(s) of course completion for fir… | 18-02: The bedding available was not safe and poses a threat to the health, safety or well-being of a child in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment […
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.
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
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
- Licensing: License status: Exempt
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