Ponder's Christian Academy LLC
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 28 and 51. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
623 NE 27th Ave, Ocala FL, 34470
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 67 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by Ponder's Christian Academy LLC 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
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C05MA0241
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 67 children
- Address
- 623 NE 27th Ave, Ocala FL, 34470
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- +13524215590
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- July 12, 2024
- License expires
- July 11, 2027
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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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
3 clean inspections · 3 with findings in the last 6
FindingOct '24
Oct 1, 2024
23-07: Fire drills conducted during the licensure year did not include the following [a drill for September 2024]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environmen…
- CleanJan '25
- CleanMay '25
- CleanSep '25
FindingJan '26
Jan 27, 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 Counselor observed rotten post… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2… | 45-06: The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3… | 46-01: There were no daily attendance records or they were unavailable for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7, B.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments…
FindingMay '26
May 27, 2026
17-08: The fence in the outdoor play area had a build-up (e.g., leaves, soil) at the base on the play area side, causing the fence to be less than the minimum 4 feet in height. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (…
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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
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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Not enough signal recorded yet.
Questions parents ask about Ponder's Christian Academy LLC
Is Ponder's Christian Academy LLC a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Ponder's Christian Academy LLC holds Florida DCF licence C05MA0241, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on July 12, 2024. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Ponder's Christian Academy LLC offer free VPK?
- Yes. Ponder's Christian Academy LLC 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.
Does Ponder's Christian Academy LLC accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Ponder's Christian Academy LLC 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 Ponder's Christian Academy LLC care for?
- Ponder's Christian Academy LLC is licensed for up to 67 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Ponder's Christian Academy LLC had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 9 inspections at Ponder's Christian Academy LLC, 3 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.
