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Lighthouse Christian Academy

5580 Macdonald Ave, Key West, FL 330403.8· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
119
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$195
year first licensed
1999

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About

About Lighthouse Christian Academy

Lighthouse Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Key West, Florida. The state has licensed it since September 7, 1999, for up to 119 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 Faith-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with drop-in care, full-time care, pre-k and preschool. It lists weekly tuition of $195.

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-basedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 yrs to Pre-K 5 years old
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
119 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday – Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 yrs to Pre-K 5 years old
ProgramsDrop-in care, full-time care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian), STEM / STEAM
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
Daily lifePotty training: Potty training is part of the curriculum for a two year old
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsEarly Learning Coalition School Readiness Program; also participates with MCCYN (Military Childcare In Your Neighborhood)
MoreFounded 1999
Licensed capacity119 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lighthouse Christian Academy lists weekly tuition of $195. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Monroe County has a median price of $200 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Three Years Old, Full day$195
Two Years Old, Full day$195
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Drop Off Daily Rates$50
Annual Registration Fee$100
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Monroe County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$200
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$150

School age

Center$175
Home daycare$150

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 Lighthouse 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
119 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1999
License number
#C16MO0014
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 Lighthouse Christian Academy

Is Lighthouse Christian Academy licensed?

Yes. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 7, 1999.

Does Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse Christian Academy care for?

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

Does Lighthouse Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lighthouse Christian Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lighthouse Christian Academy cost?

Weekly tuition of $195, as it lists it.

What is Lighthouse Christian Academy's phone number?

(305) 292-5582.

Where is Lighthouse Christian Academy?

5580 Macdonald Ave, Key West, FL 33040. The nearest other daycare we list is Temple Christian Pre-School, 0.2 miles away.

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