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Coastal Hope Academy

1890 State Road 44, New Smyrna Beach FL, 32168

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program AccreditationAfter SchoolFood ServedFull Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity156 children

Overview

About Us

Coastal Hope Academy is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 156 children in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Volusia County for 7 years.

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

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C07VO0493

ExpiresMay 29, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingSep '23

    Sep 15, 2023

    45-04: An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Comments There are currently 22 employees. Counselor reviewed all 22 employee records. Three newly hired…

  2. FindingSep '23

    Sep 29, 2023

    31-03: Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [highchairs used at the facility did not have all their parts on them to ensure safety]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Sanitation and Equipment [S… | 39-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [how the accident actually occurred]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments During a c…

  3. FindingNov '23

    Nov 14, 2023

    04-01: Supervision of children in the [one year old room] group was inadequate in that [a child climbed and fell off a table hurting himself]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) General Re… | 31-02: The quantity of toys, equipment and/or furnishings suitable to each childs age and development was inadequate for the number of children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, A (Section 11.1, number 1)…

  4. FindingDec '23

    Dec 18, 2023

    12-19: Indoor and outdoor play areas were not inspected daily for basic health and safety and/or any problems were not corrected before the play area is used by children and/or daily inspection logs were not… | 24-17: Food containers were not stored above the floor on clean surfaces to protect from splash and other contamination. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, A Comments During the inspection, Counselor observed seal… | 30-06: Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the inspection, Counselor observed two changing pads that … | 32-02: The frame of the [metal boat] was not securely anchored in the ground or stationary by design. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments During the inspection, Counselor obs…

  5. FindingSep '24

    Sep 12, 2024

    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… | 33-17: 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…

  6. FindingMay '25

    May 16, 2025

    33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health … | 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…

  7. FindingJan '26

    Jan 21, 2026

    06-01: The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR] Comments The facility does provide tr… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook…

  8. FindingMay '26

    May 5, 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 During the inspection, the Lic… | 23-04: The facility did not have a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A10BC within 75 feet of rooms occupied by children or in vehicles used to transport children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, C (Se… | 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… | 33-14: Child care personnel, who were in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment with …

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

  • Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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