Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.18
- Local median
- 0.16
Creative Kids Learning Center
904 Starbird St, Eustis, FL 32726
- License:
- C05LA0165
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 47
- License expiration:
- July 9, 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
Questions worth asking
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Latest inspectionMay 28, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 28, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 22 available inspections for Creative Kids Learning Center from January 9, 2023 through May 28, 2026.
11 inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 28, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 22
- Recorded violations
- 26
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 4
4 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
22 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32726
Compared to 21 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 14%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 16%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.67
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Emergency preparedness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 4, 2023October 1, 2024June 6, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 31, 2024October 1, 2024May 28, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 1, 2024May 28, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 4, 2023May 29, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [Picnic table was broken has sharp edges exposed]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- There is a broken picnic table exposing multiple sharp/jagged edges. Picnic table was removed from playground at the time of inspection. TA: was given to provider to maintain outdoor play equipment free from rust, chip paint and broken equipment.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One childs health exam was expired. Technical Assistance: Provided to Director to ensure that All children have complete and accurate Health Examinations on file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A signed statement from the custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) attesting that the facility had provided their written disciplinary and expulsion policies was not on file for the child(ren). CCF Handbook, Section 7.3, C.2. and Section 2.8, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Two children are missing their Discipline/ Expulsion policy statement signed by parents. Technical Assistance: Provided to Director to ensure that the All children have signed and complete written disciplinary and expulsion policies on file.
- Correction status
- Due by June 25, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 43 - Enrollment Information
- Official code
- 43-04
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One staff was missing their child abuse and neglect form. Form was completed at the time of inspection. Technical Assistance: Provided to Director to ensure that all staff have up to date Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually on file.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility did not have proof of an annual fire inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by June 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand hygiene procedures, including situations or times, were not posted in food preparation, diapering, and toileting areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- It was found that the one- and two-year-old classroom diaper changing table did not have hand hygiene procedures. It was found that the two-year-old classroom sink did not have hand hygiene procedures. The Director posted the hand hygiene procedures.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-16
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [no fire drill conducted/documented for July, August and September. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Provider must to make a fire drill per week to replace the last 3 months drills. Provider will send the documented fire drill log to CCR by due date.
- Correction status
- Due by October 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [sharp edges were observed on a swing seat and a picnic table. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- Picnic table was removed at the time of inspection. Swing was taken away of children use/access. TA given to assure outdoor equipment is in good condition and safe.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Outdated CAN in staff files. Form signed at the time of inspection. TA given to sign CAN annually.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry and/or the early literacy course documentation was not uploaded in the Florida Pathways/Registry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.2 and 4.5, C
- Report comments
- No early literacy training within a year of employment for staff listed on the supplemental.
- Correction status
- Due by June 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-06
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- No Attestation of employment signed for review. TA given to staff complete attestation at the time of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- No CAN signed for review. TA given to staff signed CAN at the time of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- No 5131 form for review. TA given to complete 5131 form at the time of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Agency review required at the Level 2 BGS. Resubmission must be completed. TA given to assure staff have an eligible BGS before enter at the room as a Child Care Personnel. Staff may complete the shift and do not return to work until eligible results received.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- No employment history completed and verified for staff. TA given to document and verify employment history before of at the time of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B
- Report comments
- No AGMC signed for review. TA given to staff signed AGMC at the time of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by February 16, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [during the months of June to September. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- No fire drill competed/documented since June to September. Facility must conduct a fire drill every week until the due date. Facility will submit the complete fire drill by due date. TA given to have a fire drill every month.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Staff exceed timeframe to complete the Introductory Training. TA given to have training done within a year of the commenced date.
- Correction status
- Due by November 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [6 children from infant to 1 year old mixed group] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6 children from infant to1 year old mixed group] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 1 infant and 5 -1 year old observed on the toddler's room with one staff. The infant was moved to the infant room within capacity and ratio.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Staff have not completed the training within the timeframe. TA given to have staff complete the training within the year of the training were commenced
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employment history check did not include all required information including applicants, job title, description of regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D
- Report comments
- Incomplete employment history for new staff. 5 year Employment history must be completed before or at the time of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by April 17, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-05
Medium concern: inspection access or misrepresentation
- Report finding
- Child care personnel misrepresented information, impersonated, or provided fraudulent information related to the child care facility to a parent/guardian, licensing authority, or law enforcement. s. 402.319(1)(f), F.S.
- Report comments
- Attendance roll and attendance in ProCare system does not coincide. Children absent were signed in and out in ProCare. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments No comments. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Luz Torres 02/09/2023 ____________________________________________ Received by: Patricia Miller 02/09/2023
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- Staff have not completed the training within the timeframe. TA given to have staff complete the training within the year of the training were commenced.
- Correction status
- Due by March 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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 training within timeframe. TA given to have staff commenced training within 90 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by March 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- No fire extinguisher training documentation available for review. Fire extinguisher training must to be completed within 30 days of employment.
- Correction status
- Due by March 9, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A Volunteer Acknowledgement (Form CF-FSP 5217) was not on file prior to volunteering. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, F
- Report comments
- Volunteer helping at the kitchen with no affidavit signed previous volunteering. TA given to complete the volunteer documentation prior volunteering.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-05
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
How does the center ensure that all outdoor play equipment is regularly inspected and maintained in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that issues with broken or damaged outdoor equipment have been noted in multiple inspections, including as recently as May 2026.
- Context
- The facility removed the affected equipment at the time of the inspections.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for tracking and updating children's health records to ensure they remain current?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 noted that a child's health examination was not current.
- Context
- A correction was due by June 25, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you walk me through how you manage and document your monthly fire drills to ensure they are consistently performed?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show that the documentation or completion of required monthly fire drills has been a repeated topic across several reports between 2023 and 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all required staff training and professional development documentation is kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records indicate that staff training requirements, including literacy and introductory training, have been noted as missing or incomplete in past inspection reports.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle the onboarding process for new staff to ensure all required background and personnel documentation is completed before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding the hiring and documentation process helps families feel confident that all personnel meet the necessary standards for supervision and care.