Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.93
- Local median
- 0.93
The Ark Christian Academy
107 Ridge Center Dr, Davenport, FL 33837
- License:
- C10PO0230
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 12, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 35
- License expiration:
- March 17, 2027
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,157 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,157/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $53.40
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Polk 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 17, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 17, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for The Ark Christian Academy from March 1, 2023 through June 17, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on July 10, 2024 and involved health or food records.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
Six later inspections, from November 14, 2024 through June 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 2
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 0 local median in 33837
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 18%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 35%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.73
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 29, 2024July 10, 2024Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
November 2, 2023February 29, 2024Inspection 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
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
- Stored food was not consumed or discarded on or before the expiration date listed by the manufacturer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a half gallon of 2% milk in the facilitys food preparation area that was expired. The milk was dated 7/9/2024. The provider immediately discarded of the milk at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider follows the manufacturers recommendation for expiration dates.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-18
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed a childs water bottled provided from home in the four and five year old classroom that was labeled with the childs first name and last initial. The counselor advised the provider that bottles provided from home must have the childs full name to include the full last name at all times. The provider immediately relabeled the water bottle with the childs full first and last name at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that bottles and sippy cups provided from home are labeled with the childs full first and last name.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed the child care personnel listed on the supplemental did not complete annual exposure plan training and document on file. The counselor advised the provider that the training should be completed as a refresher annually. The staff last completed the training on 6/2/2023 and 6/26/2023. The provider had all child care personnel to review the exposure plan training and sign todays date and document on file at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that the provider ensure all child care personnel complete the training annually and document on file for Licensing to review.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the handwashing station in the classroom with the capacity of 14 not in good repair. The water barely came out the faucet and the countertop were not connected to the cabinet. Technical assistance was provided to repair or replace affect area.
- Correction status
- Due by March 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, Counselor observed the mini refrigerator near the infant classroom did not have a thermometer inside. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that all freezers and refrigerators have appropriate thermometers. This standard was brought back into compliance when provider put a thermometer inside refrigerator. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Food was not thoroughly cooked and/or reheated to the appropriate temperature. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3, D.9 (Section 17.3, number 4) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of inspection, through interviews with the Director, it was determined that the facility served children in care can vegetable straight out the can. The Director advised that the can vegetable is room temperature and did not feel it needed to be heated/cooked. Technical assistance was provided to ensure that food items are thoroughly cooked and/or reheated; Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, and Legumes 135 F.
- Correction status
- Due by March 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 25 - Meals and Snacks
- Official code
- 25-09
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 Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the 3- & 4-year-old classroom had many areas of the carpet that were worn and had holes and there is an area between the carpet that is lifting and could be a tripping hazard. There are also, two areas of the baseboards that are missing and need to be repaired. TA was provided to replace the carpet in this -3-&4-year-old classroom and to repair the baseboards.
- Correction status
- Due by December 4, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed a TV's in both classrooms with the power cords hanging that were accessible to the children. Technical assistance was given to the provider to permanently mount the cords to the wall or remove the TV's from the classroom prior to the due date. Note: the due date was shortened as the provider stated all non-compliances would be completed by 7/7/23 and the due dates would align.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
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]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed several areas of landscape fabric that had surfaced through the mulch that posed a tripping hazard. Also, a tree is located on the playground with exposed roots. Technical assistance was given to the provider to remove the fabric or add mulch to cover the landscape fabric and tree roots prior to the due date. Note: the due date was shortened as the provider stated all non-compliances would be completed by 7/7/23 and the due dates would align.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-01
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 [the brown and blue plastic playhouse with red shutters had an area along the top that was broken.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor observed the brown and blue plastic playhouse had an area along the top that was cracked/broken. Also, the second playhouse had 2 screws protruding from the top. Technical assistance was given to the provider to repair or remove from the playground prior to the due date. Note: an extended due date was given to the provider so the due dates align and stated all would be completed by 7/7/23.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the facility failed to complete an inspection during the month of May 2023. Technical assistance was given to the provider that these checks must be completed monthly, documented on the physical environment log, retained for 12 months and available for review by licensing.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the CCR counselor reviewed all staff files and observed the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of annual refresher training of the facilitys exposure plan. Technical assistance was given to the provider to complete prior to the due date. Lastly, the provider was reminded that a refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan must be conducted with all staff annually. Note: the due date was shortened as the provider stated all non-compliances would be completed by 7/7/23 and the due dates would align.
- Correction status
- Due by July 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 35 - Communicable Disease Control
- Official code
- 35-12
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the front desk had a container of Lysol spray and odor control spray. TA was provided that these items have to be stored out of the reach of children. The provider moved the sprays. The office had an unlocked door and there were Lysol wipes, disinfecting spray and a bleach and water spray bottle within reach of children. TA was provided to place a hook on the outside of the door, or the cleaning supplies need to be store out of reach of the children. The provider moved the cleaning products making this completed at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-03
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the fire inspection has not been completed yet. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/21/22 and expired on 1/21/23.
- Correction status
- Due by March 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-02
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
How does the center ensure that all staff members stay up to date on required health and safety training?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that an inspection report from July 2024 noted a need for updated documentation regarding staff training on the facility's exposure plan. Asking about the current process helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing professional development and record-keeping requirements.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for monitoring the expiration dates of food items kept in the kitchen or classrooms?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that food-related items, including expiration monitoring, have been a topic of discussion in multiple reports. This question allows the provider to explain the systems they have in place to ensure all food served is fresh and safe.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe how you maintain the facility to ensure that equipment and classroom areas remain in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that facility maintenance and repair topics have appeared in more than one inspection report. Asking about their routine maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the center proactively addresses wear and tear.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps do you take to make sure that all personal items brought from home, such as water bottles, are clearly labeled for each child?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2024 mentioned a finding regarding the labeling of items brought from home. This question helps parents understand the center's daily routine for organizing and identifying children's personal belongings.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with parents about daily routines, such as feeding schedules or any changes in classroom policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for parents to feel confident in the care their child receives. Understanding how the center shares information about daily activities helps ensure that parents and staff are aligned on expectations.