Challenging Minds Christian Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 11 and 28. 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.
1301 N Pine Hills Rd, Orlando FL, 32808
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 26 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
- Monday
- 6:30AM to 11:59AM
- Tuesday
- 6:30AM to 11:59PM
- Wednesday
- 6:30AM to 11:59PM
- Thursday
- 6:30AM to 11:59PM
- Friday
- 6:30AM to 11:59PM
- Saturday
- 6:30AM to 11:59PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Tue
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Wed
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Thu
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Fri
- 6:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
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 Challenging Minds 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
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Night Care
- Weekend Care
The public record
- License number
- C09OR0988
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 26 children
- Address
- 1301 N Pine Hills Rd, Orlando FL, 32808
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- +13212367479
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- October 13, 2017
- License expires
- October 12, 2026
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.
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingMay '23
May 16, 2023
04-01: Supervision of children in the [ones] group was inadequate in that [staff stepped out of the room leaving a child napping by themselves.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments … | 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 Comments Cou… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Counselor observed two children had ex…
FindingMay '24
May 13, 2024
04-01: Supervision of children in the [1-yr-old] group was inadequate in that [two 1-yr-olds were alone sleeping in the toddler room unspervised]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 5, numbers 1 - 17) Genera… | 23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, … | 28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments One bottle with m… | 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 1… | 45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employe
FindingOct '24
Oct 3, 2024
12-06: A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments During th… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [The swing set was missing the appropriate brackets to hold swing in place.]. CCF Handbook, Sectio…
FindingJun '25
Jun 10, 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 …
FindingJul '25
Jul 9, 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 Comments The child c…
FindingSep '25
Sep 15, 2025
04-01: Supervision of children in the [Infant to 1 yrs ] group was inadequate in that [an "other" personnel with training was left alone with children.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and S… | 04-09: Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments Licen… | 20-06: Child/ren were placed in a crib, playpen, play yard or other sleeping and napping bedding with items that could pose a strangulation or suffocation risk. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.4, A (Section 2.1 He… | 33-07: Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF …
FindingJan '26
Jan 28, 2026
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 …
FindingMay '26
May 8, 2026
04-01: Supervision of children in the [mixed 3s] group was inadequate in that [children were observed leaving the room without adult accompaniment]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Commen… | 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 Record Keeping [SR] Comments S…
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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
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
Consider before choosing
Not enough signal recorded yet.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 6 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
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Questions parents ask about Challenging Minds Christian Academy
Is Challenging Minds Christian Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. Challenging Minds Christian Academy holds Florida DCF licence C09OR0988, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on October 13, 2017. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does Challenging Minds Christian Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows Challenging Minds 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.
What are Challenging Minds Christian Academy's hours?
- Weekday hours listed on its Google business profile are 6:30 AM–6:30 PM. Listings change, so call ahead to confirm.
How many children can Challenging Minds Christian Academy care for?
- Challenging Minds Christian Academy is licensed for up to 26 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has Challenging Minds Christian Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 18 inspections at Challenging Minds Christian Academy, 8 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.
