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Port Charlotte Christian Academy

21075 Quesada Ave, Port Charlotte FL, 33952

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VPKSchool ReadinessFaith-basedCenter-basedAfter SchoolBefore SchoolFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity155 children

Overview

About Us

Port Charlotte Christian Academy is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 155 children in Port Charlotte, Florida. The provider has held an active DCF license in Charlotte County for 19 years.

Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and 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 Port Charlotte Christian Academy.

Florida DCF

Safety & Licensing

Florida DCF License

C20CH0001

ExpiresMay 31, 2027

Inspection History

3 clean inspections · 5 with findings in the last 8

  1. CleanJan '24
  2. CleanApr '24
  3. CleanSep '24
  4. FindingJan '25

    Jan 9, 2025

    17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments On the …

  5. FindingApr '25

    Apr 18, 2025

    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 [in march 2025]. CCF Handbook, Sec…

  6. FindingAug '25

    Aug 19, 2025

    04-04: Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [A child left the playground without the staff noticing it. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR] Comment… | 17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments The latch on the gate was acc…

  7. FindingMay '26

    May 18, 2026

    12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments On May 18, 2026, GOC1 observed in th… | 12-03: A health 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 On May 18… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing equipment was not maintained to the 6 inches in depth. ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safe… | 37-06: The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Bottled water, Digital thermometer, Tweezers, Soap and hand sanitizer, Adhesive tape]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health … | 46-07: The attendance roster did not accompany the group

  8. FindingJun '26

    Jun 23, 2026

    03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [20] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [21] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments On June 23,… | 32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing equipment] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments On June 23, 2026, GOC1 monitored th… | 37-06: The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Tweezers, Adhesive tape]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments On June 23, 2026, GOC1 observed three first aid… | 46-02: Attendance records did not include the time of each childs arrival and departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Record Keeping [SR] Comments On June 23, 2026, GOC1 observed in the infant classroom, 3 infa…

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

  • Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
  • Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding

Points to verify

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