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First Horizon Christian Academy

12518 S Us Highway 441, Lake City, FL 320255.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$156
year first licensed
2023

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About First Horizon Christian Academy

First Horizon Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Lake City, Florida. The state has licensed it since July 7, 2023, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Infants through Five Years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through Five Years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (ministry of The Cross Church)
CurriculumFunnydaffer and BJU Press Christian curriculum
StaffFirst Aid/CPR certified; adheres to State of Florida DCF training standards
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Horizon Christian Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Columbia County has a median price of $156 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Columbia County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$156

Toddler

Center$130

Preschool

Center$118

School age

Center$100

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for First Horizon Christian Academy

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2023
License number
#C03CO0072
See the state's record

Inspections

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about First Horizon Christian Academy

Is First Horizon Christian Academy licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 7, 2023.

Does First Horizon Christian Academy have inspection violations?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can First Horizon Christian Academy care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does First Horizon Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are First Horizon Christian Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Horizon Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (386) 487-3928 to ask.

What is First Horizon Christian Academy's phone number?

(386) 487-3928.

Where is First Horizon Christian Academy?

12518 S Us Highway 441, Lake City, FL 32025. The nearest other daycare we list is Smithy Family Day Care Home, 6.1 miles away.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).