Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.64
- Local median
- 0.25
First Horizon Christian Academy
12518 S US Highway 441, Lake City, FL 32025
- License:
- C03CO0072
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 40
- License expiration:
- July 6, 2027
Typical cost: $1,040 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,040/mo
Median daily rate: $48.00 (non-Gold Seal only)
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Columbia County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 8, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for First Horizon Christian Academy from May 24, 2023 through June 8, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 28, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of June 19, 2026.
DaycareFacts did not classify any of these violations at the Higher concern level.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32025
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 0%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.5
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
June 5, 2024February 14, 2025May 28, 2025May 28, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
May 28, 2025May 28, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Correction / follow-up note
- The new employee listed on the Supplemental Sheet started working in the child care industry 8/23/23 and has not completed the Early Literacy Training requirement. The director said she will obtain documentation of completion of the training and not accept their word for it - to prevent this from occurring in the future. Technical support was provided. 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 mo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- LS reviewed all 29 preschool childrens records. The child listed on the Supplemental Sheet enrolled on 2/16/26 and still does not have a Student Health Exam/Physical form in her file. The director said she will double check the Student Health Exam/Physical expiration list for accuracy to prevent this from occurring in the future. Technical support was provided. 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 19, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- The CCP listed on the Supplemental Sheet started working on 1/27/25 and has not started the DCF Introductory Training. Technical support was provided. 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the time of employment in the child care industry. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- LS reviewed all 29 preschool children's records. The child listed on the Supplemental Sheet had an expired Immunization Record. It expired 5/1/25. Technical support was provided. 7.1 Immunization Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- LS reviewed all 29 preschool children's records. The child listed on the Supplemental Sheet had an expired Student Health Exam/Physical form. It expired 4/28/25. Technical support was provided. 7.2 Student Health Records The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Student Health Examination form DH 3040, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(q), F.A.C. and may be obtained from the local county health department, the parent or legal guardian, or a signed statement by authorized professionals that indicate the results of the components of the Student Health Examination form are included in t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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 employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- The employee listed on the Supplemental Sheet started working on 1/8/24 and has not completed the Literacy training requirement.
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 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, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- The staff listed on the Supplemental Sheet started working in the Child Care Industry on 8/14/23 (started here on 3/20/24) and has not completed the Safe Sleep training. Technical support was provided. 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 3 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Program personnel did not complete training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children, or if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the program. (Section 18.1) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff listed on the Supplemental Sheet started working in the Child Care Industry on 8/14/23 and has not completed the School Readiness training. Technical support was provided. 18 Training Requirements 18.1 Pre-service Timeframe All pre-service training requirements listed below must be completed by all program personnel, volunteers and substitutes, each as defined in this handbook, within 90 days of initial employment with any provider participating in the school readiness program. This timeframe does not start over if personnel change employment to another school readiness provider within this 90 days. Personnel who have not completed all pre-service training requireme ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 28, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 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]
- Report comments
- An ant bed was on the playground by the door as the children entered the playground. Staff treated the ant bed during this inspection and kept the children away from the ant bed. Technical support was provided. 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all staff members complete their required training and certifications on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection show a finding related to staff training requirements being met before working with children. This question helps parents understand the current administrative processes for tracking and verifying staff credentials.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track children's health and immunization records to ensure they stay up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show that keeping student health and immunization documentation current has been a repeated topic in recent reports. This question allows the director to explain the system used to monitor expiration dates and ensure all files are complete.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 6/8/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your process for onboarding new staff to ensure they are fully trained in early literacy and safety practices?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that staff training, specifically regarding early literacy and other required courses, has been a repeated topic across multiple reports. Asking about the onboarding process helps parents understand how the center ensures all personnel are prepared for their roles.
- Context
- A later clean inspection was recorded on 6/8/2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the daily routine for checking the outdoor play area to ensure it remains clean and free of any potential hazards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a finding regarding the maintenance of the outdoor play area. This question helps parents understand the center's current maintenance schedule and safety checks for the playground.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families when a child's health form or immunization record is nearing its expiration date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Proactive communication about record updates helps families stay organized and ensures that children's files remain in compliance with licensing standards. This question clarifies how the center partners with parents to maintain accurate health records.