EWCCA is a private Christian K–12 school in New Tampa where every student is known by name, grounded in faith, and supported to grow — including students who learn differently.
EWCCA's tuition is $18,500 per year. Florida families may qualify for state education scholarships that reduce their out-of-pocket responsibility. Two programs apply to EWCCA families:
EWCCA is a Step Up For Students participating school. If you're unsure whether your child may qualify, contact us and we'll help you understand the options.
Learn more at stepupforstudents.org (opens in a new tab) or contact Mrs. Brittany C. Hinton directly at (407) 394-4855
At EWCCA, every student's learning plan is built around who they are — their strengths, their pace, and their needs. That includes students with learning differences, and it includes every student we serve.
We welcome students with a wide range of learning profiles, including those with:
Support is planned with each family after reviewing the student's learning profile. We're glad to talk through your child's specific needs before you apply.
These aren't words on a wall. They're how we run every day.
EWCCA uses the Ignitia curriculum — a Christian, technology-based program that weaves biblical worldview through every subject. Your child learns academics and grows in faith at the same time, because we don't separate the two.
Small class sizes mean we can move at your child's pace, celebrate their wins, and notice the moments that matter.
Your family commits once. We grow with your child from kindergarten through their senior year.
Unlike many private schools that stop at middle school, EWCCA offers a complete K–12 path. Your child builds lasting relationships, continuity with their teachers, and a faith community that carries them through graduation and beyond.
EWCCA currently operates in New Tampa. We are planning a move to Moore-Mickens Education and Vocational Center in Dade City, FL, targeted for the 2027–28 school year.
Families enrolling now are enrolling at our current New Tampa campus. We will communicate the timeline, transition details, and what the move means for enrolled students well in advance. If you are inquiring with the future Dade City campus in mind, please let us know when you reach out — we want to make sure you have accurate information before scheduling a tour.
Fill out our inquiry form or call (813) 934-6911. We'll be in touch as soon as possible.
Come see the school in person. Meet our team. Let your child see their future classroom. Tours are personal — we want to get to know your family, not walk you through a group presentation.
We'll walk you through what's needed. If your child has an IEP, evaluation reports, or prior school records, bring those — they help us understand your child before their first day.
If you haven't already applied for FES-UA or FES-EO, we'll connect you with Step Up For Students. Mrs. Brittany C. Hinton handles admissions and can walk you through the process at (407) 394-4855.
Once accepted, we'll work with you on enrollment paperwork, uniform details, and any specific planning for your child's first week.
Please do not send IEPs, evaluation reports, school records, or other sensitive student documents through the general Contact form. Ask Admissions how to provide records securely.
EWCCA was established in 2020 as Legacy Elite Christian Preparatory Academy. In 2024, Dr. Arthur T. Hinton III and Mrs. Brittany C. Hinton took the school independent, renamed it Encounter Worship Center Christian Academy, and built the model they had always believed in — a fully Christian, individualized school that serves every student, including those with learning differences.
President & Headmaster
B.S., Organizational Leadership, Millikin University
M.S., Psychology (concentration: Applied Behavior Analysis), Kaplan University
Doctor of Divinity, Midwest Bible College
15+ years in education · 20+ years in ministry · 9+ years working directly with children with disabilities.
Vice President & Education Director
15+ years in education and ministry · 6+ years working with children with disabilities.
"We started this school because we believed every child deserves a place where they are known by name, grounded in faith, and given room to grow at their own pace — including the ones who haven't always found that in a traditional classroom."
If you've been searching for a school where your child will be seen, supported in faith, and given room to grow at their own pace — we'd love to meet you.
