Higher Learning Christian Academy Inc.
GULFPORT, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1844 54th St S, Gulfport FL, 33707
CountyPINELLAS
Phone7276230192
Operating details
HoursMon 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:30AM to 5:30PM
Capacity39
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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1844 54th St S, Gulfport FL, 33707, GULFPORT, FL 33707
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/28/2026
- High2
- Medium-High3
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 045/28/2026
04. Emergency Person II. A. (04-01)
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]. Comments: The Director understands the regulation and will be sure an emergency person is on site at all times. This brings this area into compliance. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-28. View official inspection document (report 4a2ae83c-6456-4a3e-82db-577d81e97859)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low riskStandard 1611/18/2025
16. (16-02)
See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete information. (Section 19.2, number 7) Comments: Submit 2 page of enrollment form for the child listed on the Children's Summary form. Due: 11/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-18. View official inspection document (report 6bcdc0f8-5614-455b-b261-f9fc96a45c46)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 1611/18/2025
16. (16-11)
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) Comments: Submit a current immunization for the child listed on the Children's Summary form. 17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. V.A. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48) Noncompliance Due: 11/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-18. View official inspection document (report 6bcdc0f8-5614-455b-b261-f9fc96a45c46)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 1711/18/2025
17. (17-01)
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) Comments: Director will double check the attendance and have a meeting with staff to go over attendance. Due: 11/25/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-18. View official inspection document (report 6bcdc0f8-5614-455b-b261-f9fc96a45c46)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 128/15/2025
12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-07)
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. Comments: Submit a DCF transcript to show start date of 40 clock hours. Due: 9/11/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-15. View official inspection document (report 8a7004e7-95de-4c67-b4d6-1d425019f1ec)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 178/15/2025
17. Daily Attendance/Center Closing Log: V.A. (17-01)
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]. Comments: Submit corrective action to ensure attendance is kept accurate. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-15. View official inspection document (report 8a7004e7-95de-4c67-b4d6-1d425019f1ec)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 278/15/2025
27. Fire Inspection VI.B. (27-01)
The childrens center did not have a current and approved fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. Comments: Fire inspection expired on 7-22-25 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-15. View official inspection document (report 8a7004e7-95de-4c67-b4d6-1d425019f1ec)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 015/21/2025
01. General/Direct II. A. (01-01)
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]. Comments: Submit corrective action to ensure that children are supervised at all times. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-21. View official inspection document (report 586b64a4-5efb-453c-b1ea-9672d0920878)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 115/21/2025
11. General Qualifications/Level II Screening/Background Screening (11-01)
An unscreened individual was left alone to supervise children in care. Comments: Staff must dismiss staff member until a clearinghouse screening is submitted and sent to licensing and must be read "Eligible" Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-21. View official inspection document (report 586b64a4-5efb-453c-b1ea-9672d0920878)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 125/21/2025
12. Education, Training, and Other Personnel Records I.B., C. and V.A. . (12-01)
See the Personnel Records Summary for [2] Child Care staff without proof of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Comments: Submit proof of education for the staff listed on the Personnel Summary form. Compliance Comments Staff Credential 1 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-21. View official inspection document (report 586b64a4-5efb-453c-b1ea-9672d0920878)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,121/month
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About this daycare
- Location: GULFPORT, PINELLAS County
- Capacity: 39
- Type: Child Care Facility
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