Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.79
- Local median
- 0.37
Port Charlotte Christian Academy
21075 Quesada Ave, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
- License:
- C20CH0001
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:45PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 155
- License expiration:
- May 31, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,192 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,192/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $55.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Charlotte 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 inspectionMay 18, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 8, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Port Charlotte Christian Academy from April 20, 2023 through May 18, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 11 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 18, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 11
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 1
4 in last 12 months
7 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33952
Compared to 14 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 19%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 1.29
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 9, 2025May 18, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- On May 18, 2026, GOC1 observed in the infant classroom the fan cage mounted on the wall to be covered in a buildup of dust. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the fan cage is free of dust. and the fan caged was taken down and cleaned at the time of inspection. (Picture taken)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- On May 18, 2026, GOC1 observed the AC vent cover on the ceiling in the infant classroom ceiling to have rust around the rim. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the AC vent covers are maintained and free of rust. The AC vent cover was removed and repaired at the time of the inspection. (Picture taken)
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing equipment was not maintained to the 6 inches in depth. ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- On May 18, 2026, GOC1 observed the fall zone on the three year old and up playground for the climbing equipment was not maintained to be 6-inches in depth and was found to be 3 inches in depth. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure the fall zone is a depth of 6 inches. (Pictures taken)
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Bottled water, Digital thermometer, Tweezers, Soap and hand sanitizer, Adhesive tape]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- On May 18, 2026, GOC1 monitored three first aid kits, one was missing a bottle of water and the digital thermometer, one was missing the bottle of water, tweezers, soap / hand sanitizer, and the digital thermometer and the third was missing hand soap / sanitizer, a bottle water, adhesive tape and a digital thermometer. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that all first aid kits are complete. On May 18, 2026, GOC1 monitored the first aid kit in the bus which was missing tweezers, scissors, adhesive tape and a digital thermometer. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the first aid kit for the vehicle is complete.
- Correction status
- Due by June 18, 2026
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The attendance roster did not accompany the group of children in that [were in the three year old classroom and were walking out to the playground. ].CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- On May 18, 2026, GOC1 observed the three year old classroom walking out to the playground with no roster. Technical assistance was provided to the director to ensure that the attendance roster accompanies the group of children. 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: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [A child left the playground without the staff noticing it. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- A child left the playground without the staff noticing it. The child ran to his mother who had just pulled up in the parking lot that is in- between the building and the playground. The child was returned to the class and the incident was discussed with the staff. Locks have been placed on the playground gates to prevent this occurring again. Technical assistance provided on outdoor supervision. The violation was corrected onsite.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The latch on the gate was accessible to a child who left the playground area without the staff being aware of it. The latch was moved higher out of reach of children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [in march 2025]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A fire drill was missed in March 2025. A drill was observed today with 14 staff and 81 children exiting in 4 minutes.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
No recorded violations in this report
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]
- Correction / follow-up note
- On the garden playground the base board to the middle of the concrete area needs to be re attached. Send to a photo to licensing when repaired. Technical assisance provided on maintaining structrures for the outdoor area. Document all physical enviorment safety checks on the log.
- Correction status
- Due by February 10, 2025
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The vehicle used did not have the annual inspection. This was due to the regular buses being in use that particular day. The regular vehicles are not used and this standard is in compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-04
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [6] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Another staff re-entered the room to put the ratio back into compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
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 process for ensuring that teachers have the correct attendance roster when moving children between the classroom and the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in May 2026 indicate an instance where a group of children was moved to the playground without their attendance roster. This question helps clarify the steps taken to ensure staff consistently maintain accurate tracking during transitions.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure playground gates and fencing remain secure throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 noted a concern regarding the security of a playground gate. Asking this helps parents understand the current maintenance and monitoring practices for outdoor play areas.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff monitor children during outdoor play to ensure everyone stays within the designated area?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from August 2025 mention a situation where a child left the playground area unnoticed. This question allows the director to explain current supervision strategies and any safety enhancements implemented since that time.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's routine for checking and maintaining the safety of outdoor play equipment and fall zones?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show repeated findings related to equipment maintenance and safety, including issues with fall zone depth and structural integrity. This question helps parents understand the ongoing schedule for facility safety checks.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that first aid kits are kept fully stocked and ready for use, both in classrooms and on the bus?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from May 2026 show that several first aid kits were missing required supplies. This question helps confirm the current process for regular inventory checks to ensure all necessary items are always available.
- Context
- Correction is due by 6/18/2026.
Related violations