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Higher Learning Christian Academy Inc.

1844 54th St S, Gulfport, FL 33707

License:
C06PI0538
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 9, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
39
License expiration:
March 10, 2027
Typical cost: $1,538 - $1,603 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,538 - $1,603/mo

Median daily rate: $71.00 - $74.00

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pinellas County data.

Not this provider’s price.

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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 inspectionMay 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 11, 2025

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for Higher Learning Christian Academy Inc. from March 6, 2025 through May 28, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 28, 2026 and involved supervision.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

7 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 12 local median in 33707

Compared to 13 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.25
Local median
1.08

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
42%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
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.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
There was no second person on the premises available for emergency purposes as evidenced by [when i arrived there was one staff member on site for 15 minutes].
Correction / follow-up note
The Director understands the regulation and will be sure an emergency person is on site at all times. This brings this area into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
SUPERVISION - 04 - Emergency Person II. A.
Official code
04-01
View official report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7)
Correction / follow-up note
Submit 2 page of enrollment form for the child listed on the Children's Summary form.
Correction status
Due by November 25, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
Official code
16-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with the Florida Certificate of Immunization that was not acceptable in that the form was not current (expired) an applicable part of the record was not complete it did not include the signature of the physician or it did not include the date the form was issued by the physician. (Section 19.2, number 2)
Correction / follow-up note
Submit a current immunization for the child listed on the Children's Summary form.
Correction status
Due by November 25, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 16 - Childrens Records (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Pages 46-47)
Official code
16-11
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [Licensing specialist observed 7 children and 5 were marked in]. (Section 19.3, numbers 1 and 3)
Report comments
Director will double check the attendance and have a meeting with staff to go over attendance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
Official code
17-01
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [1] Child Care personnel who did not have documentation to show a start date in the introductory coursein child care within 90 days of employment in the child care industry.
Correction / follow-up note
Submit a DCF transcript to show start date of 40 clock hours.
Correction status
Due by September 11, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-07
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Staff did not record complete and accurate attendance records to included childs first and last name time in and out and date. [Licensing observed 7 children and 3 were marked in].
Correction / follow-up note
Submit corrective action to ensure attendance is kept accurate.
Correction status
Due by August 29, 2025
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 17 - Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A.
Official code
17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority.
Report comments
Fire inspection expired on 7-22-25
Correction status
Due by September 11, 2025
More details
Report section
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 27 - Fire Inspection VI.B.
Official code
27-01
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Child care staff failed to provide direct supervision of children in the [2 year old] group of children as evidenced by [Staff was outside of the building and left the 2 year old classroom unsupervised].
Correction / follow-up note
Submit corrective action to ensure that children are supervised at all times.
Correction status
Due by May 28, 2025
More details
Report section
SUPERVISION - 01 - General/Direct II. A.
Official code
01-01
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An unscreened individual was left alone to supervise children in care.
Report comments
Staff must dismiss staff member until a clearinghouse screening is submitted and sent to licensing and must be read "Eligible"
Correction status
Due by May 28, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 11 - General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening
Official code
11-01
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Correction / follow-up note
Submit proof of education for the staff listed on the Personnel Summary form.
Correction status
Due by June 3, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 12 - Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. .
Official code
12-01

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

Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring that a second person is always available on-site for emergencies?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a May 2026 inspection note a finding where only one staff member was present at the facility. This question helps clarify how the center maintains adequate staffing levels to meet emergency coverage requirements.
Context
The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps have you taken to ensure that daily attendance logs are consistently complete and accurate for every child?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 show repeated instances where attendance logs were missing required information or did not match the number of children present. This question helps parents understand how the center now tracks and verifies child attendance daily.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage supervision protocols to ensure children are always directly monitored by staff?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Official inspection reports from 2025 and 2026 identified concerns regarding direct supervision and emergency staffing. This question allows the director to explain the current practices in place to keep children supervised at all times.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you explain your process for verifying that all staff members have completed the necessary training and background requirements before they begin working with children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from 2025 indicate findings related to staff training documentation and background screening. This question helps parents understand how the center ensures all staff are qualified and prepared for their roles.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families if there are updates needed for their child's health or enrollment records?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Keeping health and enrollment records current is essential for child safety and administrative readiness. This question helps parents understand the center's communication style regarding important documentation updates.