Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.54
- Local median
- 0.54
Freedom Christian Academy
197 E Lavista St, Fruitland Park, FL 34731
- License:
- C05LA0256
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 134
- License expiration:
- May 30, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,252 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,252/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $57.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Lake County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionApril 30, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 30, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Freedom Christian Academy from May 10, 2023 through April 30, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on January 9, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of February 9, 2026.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Two later inspections, from January 23, 2026 through April 30, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 7
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 1
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34731
Compared to 9 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 24%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 38%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 2
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Attendance accountability
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 6, 2023April 16, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed that 5 of the children files had expired immunizations.
- Correction status
- Due by February 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [2 year old and 3 year old] group was inadequate in that [a child was left outside on the playground]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- An employee action plan was given to both teachers involved. Technical assistance provided that all staff should have children attendance roster with them at all times when leaving classroom to confirm each child is accounted for.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [one year old class].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, the attendance for the day was not completed yet. Teacher filled out the attendance sheet with Counselor present. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facility did not have electrical outlet covers or the outlet covers were not in place. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, I Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Licensing specialist witnessed 9 electrical outlets without covers in the VPK(4's and 5's) classroom. Technical assistance provided that all accessible electrical outlets must be tamper-resistant electrical outlets that contain internal shutter mechanisms to prevent children from sticking objects into receptacles. In settings that do not have tamper-resistant electrical outlets, outlets shall have safety covers. Electrical outlets will need to be covered by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-18
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
- Report comments
- Child care personnel, listed on the supplemental, did not begin the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. 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 in the child care industry ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Outdated Child Abuse and Neglect forms in staff files. Forms signed at the time of inspection. TA given to have CAN signed yearly.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [attendace was not completed for the day by the teacher. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Report comments
- Attendance/roster was not completed by staff for the current day and day before. Completed at the time of inspection. Ta given to mark as present each child at the time ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
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
Could you describe the current procedures in place to ensure children are always accounted for during outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an October 2025 inspection report indicate a finding regarding the supervision of children on the playground. This question helps parents understand the current safety protocols and supervision practices used to keep children accounted for at all times.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team ensure that attendance rosters are consistently maintained and accompany each group of children throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 and 2025 show repeated findings regarding the use of attendance rosters. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center currently manages group tracking and daily recordkeeping.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all electrical outlets are properly covered or tamper-resistant throughout the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2025 noted an issue with uncovered electrical outlets. This question allows parents to learn about the facility's current maintenance routines for ensuring a secure physical environment.
- Context
- The facility was required to address this by February 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage the tracking of immunization records to ensure all children's files remain up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a January 2026 inspection report mention a finding related to expired immunization forms. This question helps parents understand the current administrative process for monitoring and updating health records.
- Context
- The facility was required to address this by February 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for onboarding new staff to ensure they complete their required training within the expected timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from January 2025 noted a finding regarding documentation of introductory staff training. This question helps parents understand how the center currently tracks and supports staff development and compliance.
- Context
- The facility was required to address this by February 2025.
Related violations