Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.86
- Local median
- 0.38
Warner Christian Academy
1730 S Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, FL 32119
- License:
- C07VO0253
- 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, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 133
- License expiration:
- September 4, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,231 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,231/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $56.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Volusia County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionApril 23, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 23, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Warner Christian Academy from March 31, 2023 through April 23, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 6, 2025 and involved health or food records.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Three later inspections, from July 28, 2025 through April 23, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 12
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 32119
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 15%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.63
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 17, 2023March 27, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A child, child care personnel or other person in the child care facility suspected of having a communicable disease was not removed from the facility or placed in isolation. CCF Handbook, Section 6.1, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The licensing specialist discovered that there was not an isolation area set up or used for children who are not feeling well and must be isolated from others. The facility set up an isolation area and will use this area moving forward. The Child Care Facility Handbook states 6.1.1 Isolation Area A . Each facility must have a designated isolation area for a child who becomes ill while in care. B . Such space must be adequately ventilated, cooled, heated, and equipped with a bed, mat, or cot, and materials that can be cleaned and sanitized or disinfected easily. C. Linens are to be changed after each use and used linens must be kept in a closed container in the isolation area ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility failed to report a suspected communicable disease outbreak for two or more children or adults within 72 hours to the local county health department and failed to follow directions given. CCF Handbook, Section 6.1.2, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- This facility did not report a suspected disease outbreak to the health department while after several students were diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease. The report has now been made to the health department, putting this facility back into compliance. The Child Care Facility Handbook states 6.1.2 Communicable Disease Control A. Operators are required to notify the local county health department immediately upon any suspected outbreak of communicable disease and must follow the health departments direction. B. A suspected outbreak occurs when two or more children or child care personnel have the onset of similar signs or symptoms within a 72-hour period or when a cas ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-10
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Two classrooms (one-year-olds, and the one/two-year-olds) had unclean changing surfaces. There was dirt/sand build up on the bottom of the diaper changing surface. The teachers and director were notified, who then cleaned the surfaces. The Childcare Facility Handbook states: 3.10.2 Diapering Requirements E . When children in diapers are in care, there must be a diaper changing area with an impermeable surface that is cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-05
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- An investigation was conducted following a complaint against a teacher, the licensing specialist found that the teacher did not comply with the facilities written disciplinary and expulsion policy. The teacher was immediately suspended and then terminated once the investigation closed. After this incident, director NW required all staff members to take a Florida Professionally Mandated Reporter course, an Indicators of Child Abuse and Neglect Microlearning course, and held a meeting where each staff member read and re-signed the Child Abuse and Neglect form. The Child Care Facility handbook states: 2.8 Child Discipline A . The child care facility shall adopt a discipline poli ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
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
- Out of the 16 staff files, 6 had expired Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form. The director onsite printed and had each employee sign an updated form while the counselor was there. The Child Care Facility Handbook States on page 61: 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority and must include: A. A complete employment application with the required statement pursuant to Section 402.3055(1)(b), F.S. B. Documentation of position and date of employment. C. CF-FSP Form 5337, Child Abuse & Neglect Re ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 10, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- A bookcase in a classroom contained a broken corner with a protruding nail. Administrator had the bookcase removed from the room. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be ma ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The 2's playground contained a hole in the ground between the fence and the artificial turf which was approximately a four-inch gap. Administrator stated the hole would be filled in as soon as possible. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.5 Outdoor Play Area A. The outdoor play area must be clean and free from litter, nails, glass and other hazards.
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [a climbing structure in the 2's playground had broken plastic pieces in several areas and the climbing structure in the 3's and 4's playground had rusty, sharp edges on a musical note panel.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [ a climbing structure in the 2's playground had broken plastic pieces in several areas and the climbing structure in the 3's and 4's playground had rusty, sharp edges on a musical note panel]. Administrator stated that all items will be repaired by August 30, 2023. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 3.12 Outdoor Equipment B. All playground equipment must be securely anchored, unless portable or stationary by design, in good repair, maintained in safe and sanitary condition, and placed to ensure safe use by the children. Maintenance must include inspections conducted ev ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by August 30, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One personnel record did not contain a Form 5131. Administrator stated she would have the form completed next week. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, which is incorporated by reference in pa ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
- Report comments
- One personnel record did not contain a Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character. Administrator stated she would have the form completed next week. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 7.4.1 Background Screening Documents Background screening documentation must be maintained for all child care personnel as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S., which includes household members if the facility is located in or adjacent to the home of the operator. Background screening documentation must be on-site and available for the licensing authority to review. A. Each personnel record must have a completed CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, whi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- Facility failed to remove two employees that are no longer employed from the roster. Administrator stated she would correct the roster by next week. The Child Care Facility Handbook states: 5 Background Screening 5.1 Initial Screening A screening must be conducted as a condition of employment. The employer/owner/operator must review each employment application to assess the relevancy of any issue uncovered by the complete background screening, including any arrest, pending criminal charge, or conviction, and must use this information in employment decisions in accordance with state laws. K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by April 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [staff did not the attendance with them on the playground.].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A
- Report comments
- Staff did not bring their classroom attendance with them on the playground. Staff returned to their room where the attendance was kept. 7.5 Daily Attendance Daily attendance of children must be taken and recorded accurately by the childcare personnel, documenting the time when each child enters and departs the program. Child Care Facility Handbook Page | 63 A. Attendance devices used for the purposes of tracking attendance may be used, but personnel must ensure the accuracy of the documented attendance. Each classroom must have an attendance sheet/class roster for the group of children occupying that space. Attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the childcare personnel ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-07
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 training and support provided to staff regarding the facility's disciplinary and expulsion policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection indicate a past instance where staff did not follow the facility's written disciplinary policies. This question helps understand the current steps taken to ensure all personnel are trained and aligned with these standards.
- Context
- The incident was addressed at the time of the inspection, and the provider implemented additional staff training and review of policies.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for maintaining and verifying that all staff background screening documents are up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show past findings related to the maintenance of personnel rosters and screening documentation. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the facility ensures all staff records remain compliant.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that diaper changing surfaces are consistently cleaned and sanitized throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that sanitation of facility areas has been a topic in more than one inspection. This question helps parents understand the daily routines and oversight in place to maintain a clean environment for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What are your procedures for monitoring and reporting suspected communicable diseases among children or staff?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report mentions a past finding regarding the reporting of a suspected communicable disease outbreak. This question helps parents understand the facility's current communication and health protocols.
- Context
- The facility corrected the reporting issue at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily communication with parents regarding their child's routine and any health-related updates?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication channels is essential for parents to feel informed about their child's daily care and well-being. This question helps families understand how the center keeps them connected throughout the day.