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Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Light Years Ahead Academy
- licensed capacity
- 127
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $249
- year first licensed
- 2022
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About
About Light Years Ahead Academy
Light Years Ahead Academy is a licensed child care center in Altamonte Springs, Florida. The state has licensed it since November 30, 2022, for up to 127 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
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-ageMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 127 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Learning Beyond Paper |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | School Readiness (4C) Scholarships |
| Transportation | Transportation (safe pickup and drop-off to select local schools) |
| Licensed capacity | 127 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Light Years Ahead Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Seminole County has a median price of $249 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.
Infant
Center$249
Home daycare$175
Toddler
Center$200
Home daycare$175
Preschool
Center$190
Home daycare$150
School age
Center$150
Home daycare$121
State record
Inspection reports for Light Years Ahead 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
- 127 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2022
- License number
- #C18SE0401
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.
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FAQ
Questions about Light Years Ahead Academy
Is Light Years Ahead Academy licensed?
Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 30, 2022.
Does Light Years Ahead 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 Light Years Ahead Academy care for?
127, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Light Years Ahead Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Light Years Ahead Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Light Years Ahead Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (407) 862-4737 to ask.
What is Light Years Ahead Academy's phone number?
(407) 862-4737.
Where is Light Years Ahead Academy?
398 Douglas Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. The nearest other daycare we list is Jewish Beginnings Early Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.