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Woodlands Lutheran Church And Early Learning Center

15333 County Road 455, Montverde, FL 34756

License:
C05LA0024
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 13, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
VPK, After School, Before School, Full Day, Half Day
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:30AM to 4:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
166
License expiration:
July 16, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,252 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,083 - $1,252/mo

Median daily rate: $50.00 - $57.80

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Lake County data.

Not this provider’s price.

Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionJune 16, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 16, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 16 available inspections for Woodlands Lutheran Church And Early Learning Center from February 24, 2023 through June 16, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on March 12, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of April 10, 2026.

Medication was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Two later inspections, from April 9, 2026 through June 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
6

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 5 local median in Lake County

Compared to 162 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.38
Local median
0.42

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
13%
Local median
8%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.77

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Report comments
Staff have not commenced trainings within due date. TA given for new staff to commence classes within 90 days of employment.
Correction status
Due by April 10, 2026
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B
Report comments
Immunization records expired for children listed on the supplemental. TA given to have children health records up to date all times.
Correction status
Due by April 10, 2026
More details
Report section
RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
Official code
41-01
View official report
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H
Inspector notes
Counselor observed two children's epi pens had expired. Director took both prescriptions, notified parents, and will return expired prescription to parents at dismissal.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
Official code
40-17
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Report comments
Sraff have not commenced classes within due date. Staff was removed from the classroom and leave at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B
Report comments
Staff did not followed the discipline and guidance policy. Children were put in the bathroom while crying.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
Official code
11-03
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
Report comments
Staff have exceeded the timeframe to commenced trainings. Staff should commenced trainings within 90 days of employment.
Correction status
Due by February 28, 2025
More details
Report section
TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
Official code
33-03

Questions to ask

Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.

Finding-specific

Can you walk me through your process for ensuring that all emergency medications, like epi-pens, are current and have not expired?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an October 2025 inspection indicate that expired medication was found on-site. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors medication expiration dates to ensure they are ready for use.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you describe your center's approach to discipline and how you ensure all staff members follow these policies consistently?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from early 2025 noted a concern regarding compliance with written disciplinary policies. This question helps parents understand the center's current guidance philosophy and how they support staff in implementing it.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How does your team ensure that all staff members complete their required introductory training within the expected timeframe after they are hired?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from 2025 and 2026 show multiple instances where documentation for staff training was not fully up to date. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative process for tracking and verifying that all new staff meet their training requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your system for tracking children's immunization records to ensure they remain current while enrolled?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a March 2026 inspection identified that some immunization records were not up to date. This question helps parents understand the administrative steps the center takes to keep these important health files current.
Context
A correction was due by April 10, 2026.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families regarding daily activities and any changes in classroom routines?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Regular communication is essential for parents to feel connected to their child's daily experience. This question helps families understand the center's methods for sharing updates and maintaining transparency with parents.