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DLCA has an ongoing commitment to provide a safe, loving, Christian environment and a Christian-based Curriculum program for your child. We are also committed to accessibility, accountability and diversity.
DLCA seeks to provide opportunities for the children to grow and develop through exploration and experimentation with various learning materials and stimulating age appropriate activities. Our goal is to enhance spiritual, social, emotional, physical and intellectual development .
We provide a variety of activities that are developmentally appropriate. Through Christian principles, teacher-assisted and directed activities, we recognize the individual needs and differences of each child, and encourage them to be independent thinkers and successful learners.
DLCA is committed to providing a safe, loving, Christian environment and a quality educational program for your child.
Open today | 06:30 am – 06:00 pm |
The Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program – or VPK – is a free prekindergarten program for 4 and 5-year-old children who reside in Florida. Parents have the option of enrolling children in a school-year program that consists of 540 instructional hours, OR a summer program, consisting of 300 instructional hours. Children may participate in the VPK program only once.
The After School program is for children 5 - 12 years old. School bus can drop off your child and they will be greeted by one of our warm and friendly assistants. We do provide transportation from several of the local community schools. Children must be picked up by 6:00 pm. We also offer full day and school break schedules. Children will receive 1 snack per day
The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County’s School Readiness Program can help working parents with the cost of child care (frequently called a child care subsidy). These services include extended-day, extended-year, and school age care for children to support parents in becoming financially self-sufficient .
The Camp Dominion Kids Summer Camp is for children 5 years of age through 12 years. Camp Dominion is located inside Dominion Life Faith and Worship Church. The Summer camp is 9 weeks and runs from May 30 through August 5. Cost is $100.00 per week. Registration fee is $100.00. Summer Camp T-shirts are $25.00. We will provide a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, crafts and educational activities. There will also be a 3 day Vacation Bible Study. Breakfast, Lunch and snack provided.
Academy Philosophy
We believe…
• That children are precious and must receive care from adults who are capable and caring--whose values enable them to be excellent role models.
• That children should experience numerous positive learning milestones, leading to an increased sense of competence and independence.
• That children's play is extremely vital to healthy physical development, acceptable social skills, and cognitive growth.
• That teachers, drawing upon their training and experience, must create an appropriate educational environment which carefully guides children from one developmental level to another.
• That parents contribute to, and enhance the quality of care offered at Dominion Life Christian Academy.
Dominion Life Christian Academy is licensed by the Hillsborough County Childcare Licensing Board.
Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 am through 6:00 pm.
Enrollment at Dominion Life Christian Academy is currently open to children from two years of age to 5 years of age. Enrollment shall be granted without regard to a child’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, or disability; and without regard to a parent or guardian’s race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, gender, pregnancy or disability. Parents can apply for enrollment of their child in DOMINION LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AKA DLCA by completing the Enrollment Application and paying the $100.00. The Application Fee is non-refundable. Initial enrollment is contingent upon receipt of the completed enrollment application, including the signed fee agreement and signed Parent Handbook receipt, registration fee. There is an annual fee of $100.00.
Dominion Life Christian Academy, Inc. is 501(c)3 and Your tax deductible support and contributions will enable us to continue to meet our goals and provide the highest quality of Christian Education. Your generous donation will fund our mission.