
The Lakeside Christian Academy
16001 W Colonial Dr, Oakland FL, 34787
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity124 children
Overview
About Us
The Lakeside Christian Academy is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 124 children in Oakland, Florida. DCF licensing records place the origination of this provider approximately 2 years ago.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK). Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting The Lakeside Christian Academy.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C09OR1401
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 5
FindingSep '24
Sep 19, 2024
23-06: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [May, June, July, August 2024]. CC…
FindingSep '25
Sep 12, 2025
41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments Licensing Specialist observe children's files with expired… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Comments Licensing Specialist … | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Comments Licensing Specialist observe ch…
FindingJan '26
Jan 12, 2026
41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Comments Licensing Specialist observed an expired immunization in a… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Comments Licensing Specialist …
FindingJan '26
Jan 12, 2026
46-02: Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Comments Licensing Specialist observed missing names on attendance roster located in classro…
FindingMay '26
May 20, 2026
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [7] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. Comments One child was dismissed at the time of … | 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 Comments Three child… | 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…
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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)
Points to verify
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