Children's Learning Academy Inc

Quick Facts

Capacity

135 children

Type of Care

Full-Day Care, Half-Day / Part-Day Care, Before School, After School, Drop-in / Hourly

Subsidized Program

Participates

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Free and funded programs

Free VPK hours (Voluntary Prekindergarten)

Florida DCF / Division of Early Learning (CARES provider search), as of Sep 2026.

Accepts School Readiness (child care financial assistance; a family copay may apply)

Florida DCF / Division of Early Learning (CARES provider search), as of Sep 2026.

Taking part in a program does not mean a place is open. Call the provider to ask about current availability.

VPK: who qualifies and how to apply

Who qualifies: A child who resides in Florida and will have attained the age of 4 years on or before 1 September is eligible during that school year or the following one. The eligibility section sets no income requirement. Eligibility ends when the child is admitted to kindergarten, or on reaching age 6 by 1 February.

Cost: The state pays for the VPK programme itself; the family portal describes VPK as a free educational program for 4-year-olds. A school-year programme delivered by a private provider must comprise at least 540 instructional hours. The sources reviewed do not address what a provider may charge for care outside the VPK hours, so ask your provider about any wraparound care.

Places: Being eligible does not guarantee a place. Public schools must admit all eligible children who apply to a summer programme, but school districts may limit the number of students admitted to a school-year programme based on available space.

How to apply: Apply to your early learning coalition through the state's single point of entry, the Early Learning Family Portal. Applicants in Lake County are directed to a separate application system. Apply with Early learning coalitions, under rules set by the State Board of Education

From FreePreschool.us, checked against official sources Sep 2026.

School Readiness: who qualifies and how to apply

Who qualifies: Enrolment follows a statutory priority order rather than a single income cut-off. The highest priorities are children under 13 in families receiving temporary cash assistance subject to federal work requirements, and at-risk children younger than 9. Children from birth to kindergarten age in an economically disadvantaged working family come next. 'Economically disadvantaged' means a family income that does not exceed 55 percent of the state median income.

Cost: This is a subsidy, not a free programme. Coalitions must implement a parent sliding fee scale that increases in relation to family income. Coalitions may waive the copayment for at-risk children and in defined hardship circumstances, including homelessness and while a parent takes part in a Head Start or Early Head Start programme.

Places: School readiness is not an entitlement. Coalitions enrol eligible children contingent upon the availability of funds, and if funding becomes insufficient children are disenrolled in reverse priority order.

How to apply: Apply online through the Early Learning Family Portal, the same state entry point used for VPK. Applicants in Lake County are directed to a separate application system. Apply with Early learning coalitions, under rules set by the State Board of Education

From FreePreschool.us, checked against official sources Sep 2026.

About Florida's free preschool programs

Contact Information

📞 (407) 889-4300

2333 E Semoran Blvd

Apopka, FL 32703

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🌐 www.facebook.com/pages/Childrens-Learning-Academy-Inc/184419691615318?sk=info

✓ Licensed Child Care Facility

Active License

License Number

C09OR0567

Licensed Since

2008

Active Through

May 17, 2027

Issued By

Florida Department of Children & Families

Licensor

Shadae Sanders

Accreditation

National Early Childhood Program Accreditation

District Office

Judicial Circuit 9 <br/> 400 W. Robinson Street, Suite S-912 <br/> Orlando, Florida 32801

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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Children's Learning Academy was the best decision I made for my child. They took care of my son just as I do, they have taught him so much in the 2 years he was there. ALL of the employees were very nice, very helpful and they knew how to handle the kids. I was very appreciative of their services and would recommend them to ANYONE. Their prices were almost $75 a week cheaper than others in the area. I couldn't ask for a better place to take care of my son. He is now in school, but we will always be grateful for the Children's Learning Academy in Apopka :)

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They will have you pay for a full week than decide to close on certain days close early one day and will not reimburse your money you've paid for the full week knowing at that beginning of the week they were only going to be open 2 1/2 days..very pissed parent

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About the Provider

In a caring and positive atmosphere, Children’s Learning Academy creates a warm and happy place for all age groups. Physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development is very important to all age groups. Sensory, motor, perceptual, and language skills are introduced through materials and activities which are both child centered and teacher directed. We encourage the advancement of physical and intellectual competence of each child in age appropriate activities. We encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving. We treat each child as an individual, working from one level each child has attained and moving one step at a time. We teach a love of learning by allowing children to experience their own stage of development and helping them feel success without pressure. We encourage and establish a positive and productive relationship with families. We ensure a well-run purposeful program responsive to the child’s needs

Additional Information: Provider First Licensed on: 5/19/08;

Hours of Operation

Monday6:30AM to 6:45PM
Tuesday6:30AM to 6:45PM
Wednesday6:30AM to 6:45PM
Thursday6:30AM to 6:45PM
Friday6:30AM to 6:45PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Date	Has Violation

2026-09-15	Yes

2026-05-14	No

2026-01-15	No

2025-09-04	No

2025-05-12	Yes

2025-01-16	No

2024-09-12	No

2024-06-12	No

2024-05-01	Yes

2024-01-17	No

2023-10-03	No

2023-08-22	Yes

2023-04-28	No

2022-04-19

2022-02-09

2022-01-25

2022-01-03

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