Certifications

Lighthouse Christian Academy was founded, and remains today, a center submitted to the strict licensing requirements of the State of Florida.  As a ministry of a church, it was not required to be state licensed. We knew it was a quality choice to be accountable to these standards and continue to not only meet these firm guidelines, but strive to excell them.

Introductory Child Care Training- All of our teachers are required to complete 40 hours of mandatory training.  In addition, must pass competency exams in Child Care Regulations, Health Safety & Nutrition, Identifying Child Abuse, Child Growth & Development,  Behavioral Observation and Developmentally Appropriate Practices.

Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCP) – Several of our teachers have also attained their FCCP, formley known as “CDA” or Child Development Associate Certification. This is a training program approved by the State of Florida that consists of a minimum of 120 hours of early childhood instructions, 480 contact hours with children ages birth through 8 and a formal assessment. We congratulate our teachers who have completed this program.

Director Credential- Our Directors have participated in the State of Florida training that was designed to meet the demands of administering a childcare program, which requires extensive skills and knowledge in both child care development and program administration.